C197 — the final SLS and the only gullwing Black Series; M159 6.2 NA V8 at 622 hp with an 8,000 rpm redline.
C197 coupé, deliveries from June 2013 and sold as a 2014 model year in the US — the final SLS and the only gullwing Black Series: the M159 6,208 cc naturally aspirated V8 uprated to 464 kW / 631 PS / 622 hp at 7,400 rpm with an 8,000 rpm redline (revised valvetrain, camshafts and intake; lightened crank assembly), 635 Nm / 468 lb-ft; AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed transaxle mounted 10 mm lower with a carbon-fibre driveshaft.
SLS AMG GT3-inspired aero with carbon panels, a lithium-ion battery (−8 kg) and a titanium exhaust; 1,550 kg / 3,417 lb US kerb; 0–60 mph 3.5 s; 196 mph. US MSRP $299,550. The most powerful naturally aspirated production V8 of its time.
The final SLS, the only gullwing Black Series and the most powerful naturally aspirated production V8 of its time. Delivery-mileage originality, M159 valvetrain service and documentation of US vs ROW delivery are the defining factors.
| Variant | Years | Production | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLS AMG Black Series | 2013–2014 | — | M159 6,208 cc NA V8 uprated to 464 kW / 631 PS / 622 hp @ 7,400 rpm (8,000 rpm redline), 635 Nm / 468 lb-ft; AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed transaxle mounted 10 mm lower, carbon-fibre driveshaft; carbon panels; lithium-ion battery (−8 kg); titanium exhaust; 1,550 kg / 3,417 lb US kerb; 0–60 mph 3.5 s; 196 mph; US MSRP $299,550. Production: no factory-published figure — the published spread runs from 132 per the Petersen Automotive Museum to 350 per specialist references, with Mercedes-Benz USA stating only that fewer than 200 were imported to the US; verify per chassis via Mercedes-Benz Classic. |
Authenticate stamped chassis and engine numbers against Mercedes-Benz Classic records. For the SLS AMG Black Series specifically, verify the delivery-mileage collector-asset profile, M159 valvetrain service, carbon panel and aero originality, and documentation of US vs ROW delivery.
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
The SLS Black Series is the strongest-appreciating modern Black Series; the January 2026 $1.06m print is the model's first seven-figure public sale.
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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 final SLS, the only gullwing Black Series and the most powerful naturally aspirated production V8 of its time. Delivery-mileage originality and documentation separate the strongest cars.
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