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2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series is for sale

At the 2008 Monterey car week, Mercedes premiered the limited edition Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series. It is one of the most powerful Mercedes-Benz AMG cars that was produced until 2011, and only 350 lucky ones own this beast on wheels. 175 cars were designed for the American market and one of them, the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series, was offered at auction.

SL 65 AMG Black Series is powered by a 6.0-liter V12 engine with 661 hp (486 kW) and 738 lb-ft (1,000 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via an AMG Speedshift five-speed automatic transmission and a limited-slip differential. It reaches 62 mph in 3.8 seconds with a top speed of 200 mph (322 km/h). It is mounted on 19″ and 20″ AMG twin-spoke alloy wheels wrapped in 255/35 (front) and 325/30 (rear) Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires.

This car is finished in Palladium Silver Metallic (792U), is in excellent condition and has been well maintained. It is equipped with carbon-fiber bodywork, a fixed carbon-fiber roof, bi-xenon headlamps with washers and adaptive cornering, a speed-sensitive carbon-fiber rear spoiler, a rear diffuser, polished exhaust outlets, an adjustable suspension, slotted and drilled brake rotors and Electronic Stability Control.

Inside, the sport seats are upholstered in Black Exclusive leather, which also covers the door panels, dashboard and central console. The multi-function steering wheel is wrapped in black leather. Additional equipment includes carbon-fiber interior trim, dual-zone automatic climate control, Keyless-Go, COMAND infotainment with navigation, and a Harman Kardon LOGIC7 sound system. The clock shows 3,838 miles.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with a window sticker, owner’s manuals and a clean Florida title.

The auction ends on December 20th and the current highest bid is $226,000 USD.

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2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series is for sale

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1989 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL AMG 6.0 is up for sale

AMG cars are very popular today, and it all started in 1967 when AMG was founded. Many cars have passed through the tuner’s workshop so far. Now the tuner as part of Mercedes-Benz, since 2005, primarily deals with their cars, and one of them will soon be auctioned. It is a 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL AMG 6.0 as part of The Youngtimer Collection.

AMG did what it does best, boosted the engine by increasing the volume from 5.5 liters to 6.0 liters. After that, the engine was equipped with a set of proprietary, four-valve, dual-overhead-camshaft, three-piece, sand-cast cylinder heads. Thus, the power from the base engine’s 275 hp (202 kW) and 335 lb-ft (455 Nm) of torque has been increased to 380 hp (279 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. Also, the top speed was increased from 155 mph (250 km/h) to 180 mph (290 km/h).

The car is intended for the Japanese market, and is finished in Anthracite Gray Metallic. It is one of the most luxurious and extravagant AMG super-limousines. It is equipped with aerodynamic components, improved brakes, improved suspension. Inside, the seats are upholstered in black leather, which also covers the four-spoke AMG steering wheel. There is also a Sony stereo system as well as white-faced AMG gauges.

The auction will take place on December 10, and the estimated value of the car is $90,000 – $120,000 USD.

Source: RM Sotheby’s

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2022 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE is for sale

Roger Federer is one of the best tennis players in history, and in his career he was a Mercedes-Benz ambassador, thanks to which he created a car collection of this world-famous brand. He recently finished his career with 20 Grand Slam titles, and in honor of his successful career, Mercedes-Benz created a special edition, the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE.

The car was produced at the beginning of the year, has never been registered and is now looking for its first owner. It is a representative of the new era of electrified AMG vehicles, and all proceeds from sales will be used for a tennis project in London.

The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE is powered by a 4.0-liter V-8 engine that, in combination with a 204 hp (150 kW) electric motor, delivers a total of 843 hp (620 kW) and 900 lb-ft (1,220 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in 2.9 seconds with a top speed of 196 mph (316 km/h). Power is transmitted to both axles via the nine-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT automatic transmission.

The pride of Stuttgart and Germany, it is painted in Electric Beam neon-yellow, which pays tribute to tennis, and carries Federer’s personal signature. The car will be sold at an auction that will take place on November 26, 2022.

Source: RM Sotheby’s