SL65 AMG Black Series.

The two-seater is set to make its world debut at the German Grand Prix in July. Based on the SL65 AMG, the latest of AMG's Black Series models follows the route taken by the SLK55 AMG and CLK63 Black Series cars, with major changes to the mechanical package and bodywork--all aimed at boosting performance to a level that promises to see it challenge the 650-hp, supercharged 5.4-liter V8-powered McLaren-built SLR 722.

Details of the new Black Series car are scarce, though insiders indicate it gets a series of lightweight carbon-fiber panels and a fixed roof that brings additional rigidity to the body structure. Under the hood lurks a reworked version of the SL65 AMG's twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter V12 engine, tuned to deliver in the vicinity of 680 hp.

"We could have easily got 720 hp without any significant modifications. In the end, though, we decided to dial it back," said an insider privy to the new car's development.

 

So are we going to see a 722 update soon then?

 

These cars keep getting more and more ridiculous.

I'm waiting for 700hp mini vans to start being the norm.

"From 0 to soccer mom in 3.4 seconds!"

 

i wonder what the asking price will be for this beast.

 

Hihgly doubt its gonna be a V12. Most likeley, the 6.2 will find its way under the bonnet, but not without some serious tuning.

 

When will this madness ever stop? Hopefully never

 

There is no way they are not giving it a 12 TT. You know pricing is north of $200k so it will have to have the powerplant that can produce huge numbers.

 

I believe it is 320k

 

Agreed, I think it 320,000.