{"id":471250,"date":"2024-09-20T04:45:53","date_gmt":"2024-09-20T04:45:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/?p=471250"},"modified":"2024-12-29T16:44:52","modified_gmt":"2024-12-29T16:44:52","slug":"car-of-the-day-2009-mercedes-benz-sl65-amg-black-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/car-of-the-day-2009-mercedes-benz-sl65-amg-black-series\/","title":{"rendered":"Car Of The Day: 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/2009-mercedes-benz-sl-65-amg-black-series\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SL65 AMG Black Series<\/a> was introduced in 2008 at Monterey, showcasing a significant upgrade from the standard <a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/2008-mercedes-benz-cl-65-amg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SL65 AMG<\/a>. Although it kept the 6.0-litre V12 engine, it was upgraded with larger turbochargers, a bigger inter-cooler, a new exhaust system, and a remapped ECU, increasing output to 661 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_855212\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-855212\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2009-Mercedes-Benz-SL65-AMG-Black-Series-11-scaled-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-855212\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2009-Mercedes-Benz-SL65-AMG-Black-Series-11-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2009-Mercedes-Benz-SL65-AMG-Black-Series-11-scaled-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2009-Mercedes-Benz-SL65-AMG-Black-Series-11-scaled-1-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2009-Mercedes-Benz-SL65-AMG-Black-Series-11-scaled-1-1024x694.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2009-Mercedes-Benz-SL65-AMG-Black-Series-11-scaled-1-100x68.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2009-Mercedes-Benz-SL65-AMG-Black-Series-11-scaled-1-770x522.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2009-Mercedes-Benz-SL65-AMG-Black-Series-11-scaled-1-1536x1041.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2009-Mercedes-Benz-SL65-AMG-Black-Series-11-scaled-1-2048x1388.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2009-Mercedes-Benz-SL65-AMG-Black-Series-11-scaled-1-293x199.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2009-Mercedes-Benz-SL65-AMG-Black-Series-11-scaled-1-1400x949.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-855212\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Motorcar Studios \u00a9 RM Sotheby\u2019s<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>AMG engineers also reduced the car&#8217;s weight by 250kg (550lb) using carbon fibre panels, improving the power-to-weight ratio. This enabled the car to accelerate from 0-60mph in just 3.8 seconds, with a top speed electronically capped at 199mph. Power was delivered through AMG&#8217;s Speedshift Plus five-speed automatic gearbox.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_855204\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-855204\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2009-Mercedes-Benz-SL65-AMG-Black-Series-7-scaled-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-855204\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2009-Mercedes-Benz-SL65-AMG-Black-Series-7-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2009-Mercedes-Benz-SL65-AMG-Black-Series-7-scaled-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2009-Mercedes-Benz-SL65-AMG-Black-Series-7-scaled-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2009-Mercedes-Benz-SL65-AMG-Black-Series-7-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2009-Mercedes-Benz-SL65-AMG-Black-Series-7-scaled-1-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2009-Mercedes-Benz-SL65-AMG-Black-Series-7-scaled-1-770x514.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2009-Mercedes-Benz-SL65-AMG-Black-Series-7-scaled-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2009-Mercedes-Benz-SL65-AMG-Black-Series-7-scaled-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2009-Mercedes-Benz-SL65-AMG-Black-Series-7-scaled-1-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2009-Mercedes-Benz-SL65-AMG-Black-Series-7-scaled-1-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2009-Mercedes-Benz-SL65-AMG-Black-Series-7-scaled-1-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2009-Mercedes-Benz-SL65-AMG-Black-Series-7-scaled-1-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2009-Mercedes-Benz-SL65-AMG-Black-Series-7-scaled-1-1400x934.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-855204\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Motorcar Studios \u00a9 RM Sotheby\u2019s<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Black Series chassis was heavily modified, featuring quicker steering, a wider track, and revised suspension for better handling. Recognizing that many owners would want to drive on racetracks, Mercedes made the multi-link rear suspension adjustable.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_855202\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-855202\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2009-Mercedes-Benz-SL65-AMG-Black-Series-5-scaled-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-855202\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2009-Mercedes-Benz-SL65-AMG-Black-Series-5-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2009-Mercedes-Benz-SL65-AMG-Black-Series-5-scaled-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2009-Mercedes-Benz-SL65-AMG-Black-Series-5-scaled-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2009-Mercedes-Benz-SL65-AMG-Black-Series-5-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2009-Mercedes-Benz-SL65-AMG-Black-Series-5-scaled-1-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2009-Mercedes-Benz-SL65-AMG-Black-Series-5-scaled-1-770x514.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2009-Mercedes-Benz-SL65-AMG-Black-Series-5-scaled-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2009-Mercedes-Benz-SL65-AMG-Black-Series-5-scaled-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2009-Mercedes-Benz-SL65-AMG-Black-Series-5-scaled-1-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2009-Mercedes-Benz-SL65-AMG-Black-Series-5-scaled-1-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2009-Mercedes-Benz-SL65-AMG-Black-Series-5-scaled-1-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2009-Mercedes-Benz-SL65-AMG-Black-Series-5-scaled-1-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2009-Mercedes-Benz-SL65-AMG-Black-Series-5-scaled-1-1400x934.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-855202\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Motorcar Studios \u00a9 RM Sotheby\u2019s<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The car rode on AMG light-alloy wheels\u201419.5&#8243; in the front and 20&#8243; in the rear\u2014and used powerful brakes with 6-pot front and 4-pot rear calipers. Only 350 units of the SL65 AMG Black Series were produced, making it an exclusive, high-performance model.<\/p>\n<p>Photo Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/rmsothebys.com\/auctions\/az24\/lots\/r0039-2009-mercedesbenz-sl65-amg-black-series\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RM Sotheby&#8217;s<\/a><\/p>\n<figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2009-Mercedes-Benz-SL65-AMG-Black-Series-scaled-1.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2009-Mercedes-Benz-SL65-AMG-Black-Series-scaled-1.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2009-Mercedes-Benz-SL65-AMG-Black-Series-scaled-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" 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