35,561 Original Miles
Automatic Transmission
6.0L V12 Twin Turbo
604 hp @ 4800 RPM*
738 lb/ft torque @ 2000 RPM*
Capable 0-60 MPH: 3.8 seconds
1/4 mile: 11.9 sec @ 123 mph
*Price in 2006: $185,000
*Seller Asking:
$48,500
- The SL65 AMG was the most powerful roadster in the world when it debuted in 2004. At 604hp, it was literally double the output of the base SL500 (302hp). In comparison, the SLR Roadster (2007+) produces only 13 more horsepower, yet makes 163 lb-ft less torque
- During a period road test, Motor Trend’s test driver wrote “I take off with such violence that the automatic roll bar pops up.” (The SL’s spring-loaded roll bar deploys at a threshold of 0.5 g)
- Having 738 ft-lbs (1,000 NM) was one thing. Having it occur at just 2,000 RPM was another! In fact, the engine nearly maintains the full 738 ft lbs from 2,000 to 4500 RPM
- Having this much torque so low down the rev range made it pointless to record standard acceleration test data. Car and Driver actually recorded a faster 0-60 time (3.6 seconds) with the SL600, as the SL65 (3.8 seconds) spent half the time spinning. At only 285mm, the tires for both the SL65 and SL600 are the same width. The non-linear drive-by-wire throttle tuning did not make it any easier to regulate power delivery during a launch
- Monstrous power requires monstrous brakes: the SL65 features 8-piston calipers (!) in the front, clamping 15.4-inch rotors. The rear brakes use 14.2-inch rotors with 4-piston calipers
Key Model Year Changes:
- The R230 generation SL65 AMG was sold from 2005 through 2008
- Very few notable changes occurred between the years
- The ABC suspension was updated in 2007 for slightly improved reliability
Specs:
- 35k original miles
- Black over black
- Only used during the summer
- Stored inside
- All 4 tires have less than 1,500 miles
- Spark plug and ignition coils + maintenance completed at over $6,000
- Built in front and back radar detector
- Contact for more info
- Location: Hastings, Minnesota – (more photos below)
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