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Three special
high-performance vehicles from Affalterbach
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SL 65 AMG Black Series, ML 63 AMG "10th Anniversary" and ML 63 AMG "Performance Studio"Laguna Seca - AMG presents three special high-performance vehicles: the SL 65 AMG Black Series, the ML 63 AMG "10th Anniversary" and the ML 63 AMG "Performance Studio".
ML 63 AMG "10th Anniversary": birthday greetings from Affalterbach
ML 63 AMG "Performance Studio": maximum luxury
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With its 493-kW / 670-hp AMG 6.0-l V12 biturbo engine, spectacular
look, consistently lightweight design and eminently exclusive character,
the SL 65 AMG Black Series high-performance coupé introduces sports
car fans to a whole new world in terms of dynamic performance. The ML 63
AMG "10th Anniversary" is a tribute to the first-ever high-performance SUV,
the ML 55 AMG, launched in 1999. With distinctive bodywork details and a
delightful combination of fittings, this M-Class vehicle will appeal to customers
who place a high value on individuality and exclusivity. The ML 63 AMG
"Performance Studio", with especially exquisite fittings, showcases the expertise
of the AMG PERFORMANCE STUDIO opened in 2006. All three high-performance
cars were developed in the AMG PERFORMANCE STUDIO - by the same experts who
were also responsible for developing, designing and deploying the Official
F1™ Safety Car and Official F1™ Medical Car. With the SL 65 AMG
Black Series, it is apparent from the first glance that the transfer of high-tech
from the realm of motor sports forms an integral part of the Mercedes AMG
philosophy. Developing a maximum output of 493 kW/670 hp and maximum torque
of 1,000 newton metres, this newly developed two-door car attains a superb
level of dynamic performance: it can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just
3.8 seconds, and its top speed is 320 km/h (electronically limited). Power
transmission is taken care of by an AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS five-speed automatic
gearbox, with four drive programmes and a double clutch function. The completely
new body design with large air inlets, wide mudguards and an extendable spoiler
features a large number of components made from especially lightweight
carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP). The new closed roof with integrated
roll bar is also made from CFRP. Compared with the SL 65 AMG, the SL 65 AMG
Black Series is 250 kg lighter. The chassis is a completely new design: the
coil-over suspension with a large adjustment range and the more direct steering,
together with the rear axle limited slip differential and 3-level ESP®,
ensure distinctive driving dynamics, optimum traction and pure driving pleasure.
The 19" or 20" Dunlop sports tyres guarantee the best possible racing track
performance, and the AMG high-performance brake system features the very
latest in compound technology. The all-black interior of the SL 65 AMG Black
Series exudes a racing ambience: the interior components, which feature nappa
leather, alcantara and carbon, should get sports car fans' hearts racing.
With this special model based on the ML 63 AMG, Mercedes AMG
calls to mind the success of the first high-performance SUV, the ML 55 AMG.
The top M-Class model, launched in 1999, was powered by an AMG 5.5-l V8 engine
developing 255 kW / 347 hp, and is considered to be the founder of a new
class of vehicles - high-performance SUVs. The ML 63 AMG "10th Anniversary"
fascinates with its expressive design: a new engine bonnet with power domes,
radiator grille and Himalaya grey underseal for the front and rear end, Himalaya
Grey 21" high-sheen light alloy wheels, shaded Bi-Xenon headlights with active
curve illumination - with its AMG 6.3 L V8 engine developing 375 kW / 510
hp, the AMG SUV makes a strong impression even when stationary. The unusual
composition of the interior is also intriguing: an exclusive tone is set
not just by the two-tone nappa leather upholstery on the AMG sports seats
and AMG sports steering wheel in black / Alpaca green or black / light brown,
but also the upper part of the dashboard clad in black designo leather, the
black roof lining and the charcoal poplar wood trim.
The expertise of the AMG PERFORMANCE STUDIO in catering to
the wishes of individual customers at the Affalterbach plant is showcased
in the ML 63 AMG "Performance Studio". The 21" AMG high-sheen light alloy
wheels, painted the same colour as the car, along with the high-gloss trim
strip on the belt line form a contrasting effect with the "metallic Peridot
brown" paintwork. Full nappa leather upholstery with a diamond pattern in
a porcelain shade with black cording, together with the fully leather-clad
dashboard, centre console and door trim in black and porcelain create an
absolutely exclusive ambience. As a finishing touch, the ML 63 AMG "Performance
Studio" interior features a charcoal alcantara roof lining and wood trim
finished with high-gloss black piano lacquer.