Mercedes SL 65 AMG

Mercedes will be at the upcoming New York International Auto Show (April 6-15) with the new SL 65 AMG, which is due to hit the showrooms in November. The model is equipped with the same 6.0-litre twin turbo V12 of the previous version - credited with an output of 630 hp and 1.000 Nm (737 lb-ft) of torque - coupled with a more efficient and modern 6-speed automatic gearbox, that replaces the old 5-speed one. Appaently, the move will allow the new SL 65 AMG to shave off a few tenth of a second over the 0-100 km/h (62 mph) sprint time of the model it is about to replace, while fuel consumption will be lower too. The new model will also use three cruising modes: Controlled Efficiency, Sport, Sport Plus and Manual.Weighing in at 1,950 kg, the new SL 65 AMG will be no less than 120 kg lighter than the outgoing generation, thanks for the most part to its brand new aluminum body frame. The model will come with a sporty ABC active suspension system and a new electromechanical AMG speed-sensitive sports steering, whereas braking will make use of 39 mm steel discs at the front and 36 mm at the rear (although carbon-ceramic discs will also be made available as optional extra) .From an aesthetic point of view, the SL 65 AMG uses chrome inserts on the front end, bigger aerodynamic flicks, a brand new set of 19″ alloy wheels (a burnished set will also available as an option) and a bonnet made of carbon fibre, while the passenger compartment gets embellished with a number of steel and carbon elements. The car obviously comes with a number of aid and safety systems, including the Magic Sky Control, the Bang & Olufsen sound system and the clever AirScaft system.

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