The first-ever AMG Black Series — R171, folding roof deleted, M113 5.4 NA V8 at 400 PS.
The first-ever AMG Black Series, announced from Affalterbach on 21 July 2006: R171-based with the folding roof deleted for a fixed composite roof; the M113 5,439 cc naturally aspirated V8 at 294 kW / 400 PS / 394 hp at 5,750 rpm and 520 Nm; AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-Tronic; 280 km/h limited (vs 250 standard); 0–100 km/h 4.5 s; 1,495 kg.
Adjustable AMG suspension, composite high-performance brakes, 19-inch forged wheels, and added transmission- and steering-oil coolers. Launch base pricing ~€92,500.
The first AMG Black Series and the car that founded the sub-brand. Originality of the fixed roof and BS body panels, and provenance, are the defining factors.
| Variant | Years | Production | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLK 55 AMG Black Series | 2006–2007 | — | R171-based; folding roof deleted for a fixed composite roof; M113 5,439 cc NA V8, 294 kW / 400 PS / 394 hp @ 5,750 rpm, 520 Nm; AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-Tronic; 280 km/h limited; 0–100 km/h 4.5 s; 1,495 kg; ~€92,500 base at launch. Production: no factory-published figure — a strictly limited run with the figure unpublished. |
Authenticate stamped chassis and engine numbers against Mercedes-Benz Classic records. For the SLK 55 Black Series specifically, verify originality of the fixed roof and BS body panels, M113 service history, and provenance — most cars stayed in Europe, and parts specific to the run are rare.
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
Public sales of the SLK 55 AMG Black Series are exceptionally rare — no dedicated aggregate market record exists, and the model trades privately within Europe. We will publish bands when qualifying public results can be verified.
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No recent public auction results currently meet our verification standard. We publish sale figures only from verified examples, and will update this guide as qualifying results become available.
The first-ever AMG Black Series and the founding car of the sub-brand. Body originality and provenance separate the strongest examples.
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