Mercedes-Benz SL 2dr open

65 AMG Black Series

With the SL55 AMG, Mercedes surprised even itself with the sheer number of cars it managed to sell. And it's not hard to see why. Although the price is close to £100k, no car before or since has managed to combine so many desirable aspects under one highl

  • Price

  • £250,000

  • Autocar Rating

  •  8 stars out of 10

  • NCAP Rating

  •  No Rating

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Equipment

Exterior
Alloy wheels standard
Metallic paint standard
Safety And Security
Alarm standard
Anti-lock brakes standard
Auto gearbox standard
Central locking standard
Centre 3-point belt TBA
Deadlocks TBA
Driver airbag standard
Etched windows TBA
Immobiliser standard
Locking wheel nuts standard
Marked parts TBA
Passenger airbag standard
Power steering standard
Remote locking standard
Seatbelt tensioners TBA
Secure spare wheel standard
Side airbag standard
Side impact bars TBA
Traction control standard
Visible VIN TBA
Comfort And Convenience
Air conditioning standard
Climate control standard
Cruise control standard
Elec. steering adj standard
Electric front windows standard
Electric mirrors standard
Electric sunroof not available
Heated mirrors standard
Leather seats standard
Manual sunroof not available
Power seats adj standard
Seat height adj TBA
Split/fold rear seats TBA
Steering height adj standard
Steering reach adj standard
Audio, communication and navigation
Hands-free phone standard
Multi CD TBA
Radio not available
RDS radio not available
Satellite navigation standard
Unique fit radio TBA

Performance & Measurements

Body type Open
Boot space (max ltr) 270
Boot space (min ltr) 235
Braking distance (m) TBA/TBA
Driven wheels Rear
Engine (cc/type) 5980/V12
Engine position M
Front headroom (mm) TBA
Front legroom (mm) TBA
Fuel type Unleaded
Hands-free phone standard
Height (mm) 1310
Kerb weight (kg) 1870
Length (mm) 4589
Max power (bhp/rpm) 663/5400
Max torque (lb ft/rpm) 737/2200
Multi CD TBA
Number of doors 2
Number of seats 2
Radio not available
RDS radio not available
Rear headroom (mm) TBA
Rear kneeroom (mm) TBA
Satellite navigation standard
Towing weight (kg) TBA
Turning circle (m) 11.04
Unique fit radio TBA
Width (mm) 1960

Manufacturer's figures

0-60 mph (secs) 3.8
Max speed (mph) 199

Running Costs

% value retained (3yrs/36,000mls) TBA
CO2 rating (g/km) N/A
Combined mpg 19.6
Extra urban mpg TBA
Insurance group 20
Manufacturer's warranty 3yr/UL + 30yr Perforation + 4yr Breakdown
Pence per mile N/A
Service intervals Variable
Servicing cost over 3yrs N/A
Tank capacity (gallons) 17.6
Typical contract hire rate (pcm) N/A
Typical insurance quote 963
Urban mpg TBA

Company Car Tax

 
Percentage Charge 15 15
Benefit in kind 12000 12000
Tax payable at 22% 2640 5280
Tax payable at 44% 2640 5280

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