R230, twin-turbo V12, fixed carbon roof — 661 hp, torque electronically capped at 1,000 Nm, ~250 kg lighter than the standard SL 65.
R230-based, 2008–2009 per the Mercedes-Benz archive: the M275-derived 5,980 cc twin-turbo V12 at 493 kW / 670 PS / 661 hp at 5,400 rpm, torque electronically capped at 1,000 Nm / 738 lb-ft; AMG SPEEDSHIFT 5-speed automatic; the folding hardtop replaced by a fixed carbon roof.
Extensive carbon panels (bonnet, front wings, bumpers, boot lid) with wide-body treatment, approximately 250 kg lighter than the standard SL 65 at 1,870 kg DIN; retractable rear spoiler; 320 km/h limited; 0–100 km/h 3.8 s; 390 mm / 6-piston front, 360 mm / 4-piston rear brakes; launch pricing ~€330,000. The most powerful Mercedes road car of its time.
The twin-turbo V12 Black Series and the most powerful Mercedes road car of its time. Carbon-panel originality, V12 turbo health and provenance are the defining factors.
| Variant | Years | Production | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SL 65 AMG Black Series | 2008–2009 | — | M275-derived 5,980 cc twin-turbo V12, 493 kW / 670 PS / 661 hp @ 5,400 rpm; torque electronically capped at 1,000 Nm / 738 lb-ft; AMG SPEEDSHIFT 5-speed automatic; fixed carbon roof; ~1,870 kg DIN (~250 kg lighter than the standard SL 65); 320 km/h limited; 0–100 km/h 3.8 s; ~€330,000 at launch. 350 units per published references; no factory document cited. |
Authenticate stamped chassis and engine numbers against Mercedes-Benz Classic records. For the SL 65 Black Series specifically, verify V12 turbo and intercooler health, carbon-panel originality and repair history, transmission service on the torque-capped 5-speed, and delivery-market split.
Confirm body originality, panel identity and restoration standard against a Mercedes-Benz marque specialist.
Confirm continuous service history and any rebuild history for the engine, transmission and driveline against a marque specialist.
Restoration standard, originality of body and driveline, and any documented ownership record are the main value drivers.
Regional ranges authored independently — each reflects its local market, not an FX conversion
Each region quoted in its local currency — independent market readings, not FX conversions
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The twin-turbo V12 Black Series and the most powerful Mercedes road car of its time. Carbon-panel originality, V12 health and provenance separate the strongest cars.
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