This 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series is one of 350 examples produced, 175 of which were designated for the US market, and it was delivered new to Mercedes-Benz of West Covina, California. It is powered by a twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter V12 linked with a paddle-shifted five-speed automatic transmission and a limited-slip differential, and it is finished in black over matching AMG Exclusive leather. Features include widened Black Series carbon-fiber bodywork, a fixed carbon-fiber roof, 19″ and 20″ AMG twin-spoke alloy wheels, an adjustable suspension, carbon-fiber cabin trim, Keyless-Go, COMAND infotainment with navigation, and a Harman Kardon LOGIC7 sound system. This R230 has 2k miles and is now offered by the selling dealer at no reserve as part of the AMG Black Series Collection with a window sticker, the owner’s manual, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Michigan title.
Compared to the contemporary SL65, Black Series cars feature widened carbon-fiber bodywork and a fixed carbon-fiber roof.
This example is finished in Black (040) and features bi-xenon headlamps with washers and adaptive cornering as well as a speed-sensitive carbon-fiber rear spoiler, a rear diffuser, and polished exhaust outlets.
The forged 19″ and 20″ AMG twin-spoke alloy wheels are mounted with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires. The track is widened by 4.5” at the front and 4.1” at the rear compared to a standard SL65, and the car features an active-roll stabilization system and Electronic Stability Control. Stopping power is provided by silver AMG-branded calipers over slotted and cross-drilled rotors at all four corners.
The cabin features power-adjustable multi-contour sport seats trimmed in black leather with model-specific contrasting stitching. Carbon-fiber trim accents the center console and doors. Amenities include dual-zone automatic climate control, COMAND infotainment with navigation, Keyless-Go, and a Harman Kardon LOGIC7 sound system with an in-dash six-disc CD changer.
The shift knob denotes the car as one of 175 examples designated for the US market.
The leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel fronts paddle shifters, a 220-mph speedometer, an 8k-rpm tachometer, and gauges for coolant temperature and fuel level. The digital odometer indicates 2k miles.
The hand-assembled 6.0-liter V12 features enlarged twin turbochargers that are unique to Black Series cars, and it was factory rated at 661 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque, which is sent to the rear wheels via an AMG Speedshift five-speed automatic transmission and a limited-slip differential. A plaque bearing the name of the engine’s builder is affixed to the engine cover.
The window sticker lists initial delivery to Mercedes-Benz of West Covina, California, as well as factory colors, equipment, and a total retail price of $304,350.
The Carfax report shows no accidents or damage.
The selling dealer is located in British Columbia, Canada, and is offering this car in California on its Michigan title.