Modo Report post Posted January 13, 2011 http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2009/11...ch-in-2013.html If the new 563-hp SLS exotic from AMG already sounds like your cup of Red Bull, then you’re absolutely going to love the upcoming Black Series. That’s right, according to recent reports, AMG will offer a limited edition hardest-core version of the new Gullwing exotic. Total output for the new Mercedes halo car will be in excess of 600-hp, with roughly 500 ft-lbs of torque, thanks to updates to the 6.2-liter V8 engine including new cams and higher compression pistons. Additional modifications will include some aerodynamic tweaks, suspension upgrades and a weight reduction of around 110 lbs. The new 0-60 speed is expected to drop from 3.8 seconds to 3.5 seconds, with a new to speed in excess of 200 mph. “We’re not at the limit with what’s out there the moment. There’s still a good deal more to come from the engine,” says AMG engine boss Friedrich Eichler. “We’re saving the best until last.” The new SLS AMG Black Series is also expected to cost a good chunk more than the standard car, with a 50% premium bringing the $270,000 exotic up to a stratospheric $405,000. In addition t the Black Series model, AMG also has plans to produce a cabriolet version of the SLS, as well as a GT racer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SV-N-IT Report post Posted January 13, 2011 thats exactly what the SLS needed IMO just not the 50% markup lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modo Report post Posted January 13, 2011 thats exactly what the SLS needed IMO just not the 50% markup lol Just wait 1 year and you can wipe 50% off due to depreciation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pockmark Report post Posted January 13, 2011 Just wait 1 year and you can wipe 50% off due to depreciation. Due to the release of the Black Series, you should be able to pick up regular SLS's for $100k in the near future. The Black Series will be under $300k within a year of release. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modo Report post Posted January 13, 2011 I dont see a SLS dipping below $120. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin2772 Report post Posted January 13, 2011 Agree with the sentiments that the whole 50% will depreciate in a year or two. Cars like from Mercedes take the biggest hit of all in depreciation out the gate..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Report post Posted January 13, 2011 Agree with the sentiments that the whole 50% will depreciate in a year or two. Cars like from Mercedes take the biggest hit of all in depreciation out the gate..... Everything in this segment falls like a rock the day it goes off warranty, with just a few unique exceptions. Unless the factory is artifically keeping production low, as is the case with a few cars like the R8, there's no reason to think the SLS won't have that same -50 to -60% depreciation by the end of year three. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin2772 Report post Posted January 14, 2011 I feel like mercedes takes some of the hardest hits though. Look at the SL65BS. Seems warranty or not they are taking a serious blow. But I agree, the market segment is the worst hit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smash Boy Report post Posted January 15, 2011 I was looking at Renntech's site the other day....it's possible to get black series power right now in the SLS. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TestShoot Report post Posted January 15, 2011 I hope they do a little bodywork on the car, I personally hate the roofline so a cabro may just do the trick. For the first time, I saw an SLR and SLS side-by-side lastnight. The SLS looked like a rough draft and the SLR somehow went from being ok to sexy. You know the fatter and uglier the friend, it can update a cute girl to hot. The depreciation dropping, I'd agree that it might hit 175k+ but not much lower than that. Novelty cars like this should definately get reemed, but not to 120k like someone else suggested. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CL6 Report post Posted February 20, 2011 Look at how cheap you can snag a CLK63 BS, around $75-$85k. I know different animal but wow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndianDrives Report post Posted September 24, 2011 I feel like Mercedes takes some of the hardest blows himself. Look SL65BS. Seems guaranteed or not they take a serious blow. But I agree, the market segment most affected. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpDarks Report post Posted October 20, 2011 Its been rendered and rumored, but here are the first spy photos the 2013 Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series. Caught at a testing center in Germany, the prototype has a wide body kit with a modified front fascia, revised side skirts and extended fenders. We can also see high-performance brakes and larger rear wheels which hint at some changes to the rear axle. Under the hood, rumors suggest the 6.3-liter (6,208cc) V8 engine could deliver 600 hp (447 kW / 608 PS) and 677 Nm (499 lb-ft) of torque. This will likely enable the car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and hit a top speed in excess of 322 km/h (200 mph). Read more: http://www.worldcarfans.com/111101937527/2...d#ixzz1bKMyhJi2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
05LSV Report post Posted October 20, 2011 That is pretty effin sweet looking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
azmurciev12 Report post Posted October 20, 2011 do you think they would put the new 5.5L Biturbo engine on the SLS? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergy33WF Report post Posted October 20, 2011 allan's next car if it doesn't end up severely overpriced! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DickSimmons Report post Posted October 21, 2011 allan's next car if it doesn't end up severely overpriced! I don't think there has ever been an instance of a Mercedes not being severely overpriced. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecyrax Report post Posted October 21, 2011 I hope they do a little bodywork on the car, I personally hate the roofline so a cabro may just do the trick. For the first time, I saw an SLR and SLS side-by-side lastnight. The SLS looked like a rough draft and the SLR somehow went from being ok to sexy. You know the fatter and uglier the friend, it can update a cute girl to hot. The depreciation dropping, I'd agree that it might hit 175k+ but not much lower than that. Novelty cars like this should definately get reemed, but not to 120k like someone else suggested. You can already get one under 175k fairly easily Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snakebitten Report post Posted October 28, 2011 Wow. With that body work I may finally like this car. The direction it's going in those pics I like. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modo Report post Posted April 30, 2012 Its Finally coming. http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1068795...eries-spy-video Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
soup Report post Posted April 30, 2012 Due to the release of the Black Series, you should be able to pick up regular SLS's for $100k in the near future. The Black Series will be under $300k within a year of release. 100K, come on? More likely it will stay around +130-160k with <10k miles. 100k for a first year SLS with over 20-30k miles, maybe yes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assman Report post Posted April 30, 2012 Lot of hate for the SLS. I think it doesn't photograph well. In person it has presence. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Report post Posted April 30, 2012 Lot of hate for the SLS. I think it doesn't photograph well. In person it has presence. Parked next to a new convertible SLS yesterday. Was awful, just so bland and boring. Didn't help that it was some lame dark burgundy color... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assman Report post Posted April 30, 2012 Parked next to a new convertible SLS yesterday. Was awful, just so bland and boring. Didn't help that it was some lame dark burgundy color... I mean the coupe. The sls convertible i don't care for. burgundy sports car...fcuk that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modo Report post Posted April 30, 2012 Last week I saw one for $145 with 30k, its a lot of car for the money. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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