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The glory days that can't go back: the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series sold at a record-breaking price, and the existence of a crazy V12 road maniac, even Lamborghini, feared that the list price of the model for sale could exceed $250,000

author:Speed Mr. GT

<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="1" > unique presence in AMG history</h1>

Mercedes-Benz SL has always been the family's flagship sports car series, based on the S-class chassis, hard-top convertible structure, it is a walking "auto show", a windy convertible palace!

The glory days that can't go back: the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series sold at a record-breaking price, and the existence of a crazy V12 road maniac, even Lamborghini, feared that the list price of the model for sale could exceed $250,000

Through the hands of AMG, there will always be some super top models, the 2009 SL65 AMG Black Series is a price comparable to the same era of Lamborghini bull fierce characters, he almost represented the highest realm of AMG products in that period, and once occupied Mr. Speed's computer screensaver.

The glory days that can't go back: the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series sold at a record-breaking price, and the existence of a crazy V12 road maniac, even Lamborghini, feared that the list price of the model for sale could exceed $250,000
The glory days that can't go back: the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series sold at a record-breaking price, and the existence of a crazy V12 road maniac, even Lamborghini, feared that the list price of the model for sale could exceed $250,000

In the Mercedes-Benz AMG series, the Black Series is positioned much higher than all other models, and they are basically super machines regardless of cost. At a time when the R230 generation was in decline, the SL65 AMG Black Series was a limited edition of the 2009 model year after the CLK63 Black Series, which was barely on the streets, with only 350 units produced, half of which were shipped to the United States, so the opportunity to buy this ultimate SL was not common.

The glory days that can't go back: the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series sold at a record-breaking price, and the existence of a crazy V12 road maniac, even Lamborghini, feared that the list price of the model for sale could exceed $250,000
The glory days that can't go back: the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series sold at a record-breaking price, and the existence of a crazy V12 road maniac, even Lamborghini, feared that the list price of the model for sale could exceed $250,000

This is evidenced by the current bid for the 2009 SL65 AMG Black Series on the Bringing a Trailer, which has surpassed the site's previous auction price record for the model.

<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="26" > crazy V12 road freaks, even Lamborghinis are afraid</h1>

The SL65 AMG Black Series isn't just a simple upgrade on the already crazy twin-turbo V-12 SL65. The SL65 AMG Black Series has a custom bodywork with huge flared fenders that are mostly made of carbon fiber. It also ditched the standard SL's retractable hardtop in favor of a fixed roof and a giant tail wing protruding from the trunk lid.

The glory days that can't go back: the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series sold at a record-breaking price, and the existence of a crazy V12 road maniac, even Lamborghini, feared that the list price of the model for sale could exceed $250,000

And, of course, mechanical upgrades. A larger turbocharger and better expiratory exhaust increase the output of the 6.0-liter V-12 from 604 hp to 661 hp, with a maximum torque of 1000 Nm. The engine works in conjunction with an improved five-speed automatic transmission with additional manual mode and speed matching, and the chassis has been similarly upgraded.

The glory days that can't go back: the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series sold at a record-breaking price, and the existence of a crazy V12 road maniac, even Lamborghini, feared that the list price of the model for sale could exceed $250,000

In a 2009 comparative test with lamborghini Murciélago LP640, Dodge Viper SRT10 and Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, overseas media praised the SL65 AMG Black Series as "very fast" and likened its medium-speed acceleration to a "religious experience." It can be seen that this maverick AMG has left a deep impression on the media.

<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="27" > for sale may be priced at more than $250,000</h1>

The SL65 AMG Black Series for sale in this case traveled 11,000 miles and was sold by the widow of the original owner with a new service record.

The glory days that can't go back: the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series sold at a record-breaking price, and the existence of a crazy V12 road maniac, even Lamborghini, feared that the list price of the model for sale could exceed $250,000
The glory days that can't go back: the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series sold at a record-breaking price, and the existence of a crazy V12 road maniac, even Lamborghini, feared that the list price of the model for sale could exceed $250,000

Previously, the SL65 AMG Black Series sold less than $200,000 at BaT. One was sold in May 2020 with a range of 8,000 miles and a sale price of $174,000. One was sold in April 2020 with a range of 10,000 miles and a sale price of $185,000. After that, there was another one that traveled 13,000 miles and sold for $162,000.

The glory days that can't go back: the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series sold at a record-breaking price, and the existence of a crazy V12 road maniac, even Lamborghini, feared that the list price of the model for sale could exceed $250,000
The glory days that can't go back: the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series sold at a record-breaking price, and the existence of a crazy V12 road maniac, even Lamborghini, feared that the list price of the model for sale could exceed $250,000

In this case, the SL65 AMG Black Series has reached the $250,000 mark. Still, with the current bid, the car can still be considered a bargain. After all, the new car sold for as much as $304,350 that year.

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