Mercedes Shows SLS AMG Black Series, Announces Prices for New SLS GT and GL63 AMG in LA

Mercedes-Benz selected the Los Angeles Auto Show for the world premiere of its track-focused, but still street-legal, SLS AMG Black Series that was joined by the refreshed SLS AMG GT and the new GL63 AMG, both of which made their U.S. motor show debuts. Read more »

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Scoop: Bentley Continental Flying Spur Chased Around the 'Ring by Merc's SLS AMG Black

It's not all work for test drivers and engineers trying out prototypes of upcoming models on racing tracks like the Nürburgring Nordschleife as sometimes they get the opportunity to play around with their colleagues and even rivals.

In this video footage, courtesy of YouTube user 'Fastsportscardriver', we see a prototype of the redesigned 2014 Bentley Continental Flying Spur luxury sedan being challenged by the driver of a Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series test car, which as you probably already know, was recently unveiled online, almost a year before it goes on sale.

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Mercedes-Benz Shows SLS AMG Black Series Edition on the Move for the First Time

If you are wondering how the new limited-run SLS AMG Black Edition looks on film, you're in luck, but if you are also pondering what its racier 6.2-liter V8 sounds like after Stuttgart's engineers performed their magic pushing output to 622-horses (631PS), you will have to do without it, as for some reason, Mercedes decided to dress the clip with music… Read more »

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It’s the New Black: The Low-Down on Merc’s Hardcore SLS AMG Black Series [27 Photos]

Unless you’re a professional racing driver, chances are that a “regular” AMG-fettled Mercedes-Benz is more than quick enough for every occasion. Special editions, though, are a very nice way to attract a few more clients a make a buck or two in the process as well.

On the other hand, while many special or limited editions are the same-old package with a few “exclusive” extras thrown in to justify the price hike, the Affalterbach-based outfit does things the right way.

That’s why when Mercedes ordered AMG to produce a Black Series version of their SLS AMG supercar they did a thorough job, making changes in every aspect of the car.

Of course, there’s the usual marketing hype about the SLS AMG Black Series, only the fifth model ever to wear that label, being “inspired by the GT3 racer” and “the ultimate choice for fast laps and a highly emotional driving experience”.

But then again, they would say that, wouldn’t they? So let’s get on with the stuff that really matters.

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First Pictures of Mercedes-Benz's Hardcore SLS AMG Black Series

It shouldn't take long before Mercedes-Benz comes out with an official announcement on the new SLS AMG Black Series, but for the time being and for whatever reasons, die Deutschen have conceded their press department responsibilities to British car magazine Autocar, which released the first pictures and info on the car – evidently, on the behalf of Daimler… Read more »

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Mercedes to Unveil New SLS Black Series AMG Model in "Less than 24 Hours"

Earlier this morning, we shared a spy video of a Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series in heavy cladding doing the rounds on the Nürburgring track. Now we learn that the Stuttgart-based carmaker's AMG division is preparing a surprise debut.

Along with the picture of a covered up car, AMG released this short statement:

"Anticipation is supposed to be the greatest joy. But don’t worry, Mercedes-AMG will not wait until Christmas to unwrap this gift. The mystery about the latest Mercedes-AMG model will be disclosed soon. In less than 24 hours, we reveal the secret under the car cover. Stay tuned and check back with us tomorrow."

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Scoop: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series Keeps its Cool on Video

Spy shooters have recorded a prototype of the upcoming Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series running a few hot laps around the Nürburgring, and unlike last time, when the car caught on fire and burned to the ground, this one was able to complete the test…unscathed.

The SLS AMG Black Series Edition will be the ultimate street-legal version of the regular SLS AMG GT with many performance enhancements including a tweaked 6.2-liter V8 engine producing as much as 650-ponies, and a look to match its newly found power.

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Darth Vader, Your Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing Coupe has Arrived

Kicherer is no stranger to Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, in fact, the German tuning firm has introduced close to half a dozen different proposals for the gullwing door model over the past couple of years alone.

Its newest take, aptly called the "Supercharged GT", continues the sinister dark theme with a matte black foil wrap, a hand-crafted mouth piece (actually, Kicherer calls it a grille, but just look at it…) that works together with a new carbon front lip spoiler, a discreet rear diffuser, carbon fins for the front fenders and a vented bonnet.

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