2013 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Revealed for New York Auto Show
By Greg Kable
Mercedes-Benz will launch the updated 2013 SL65 AMG in April at the New York auto show, ahead of the car's market debut in November.
The range-topping SL model adopts an aluminum body shell and other weight-saving measures that reduce curb weight by 254 pounds.
Power comes from a mildly reworked version of the previous SL65 AMG's potent twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter V12 engine boasting changes to its inlet and exhaust systems. Output climbs from 604 hp to 621 hp. Torque remains limited to 738 lb-ft between 2,300 rpm and 4,300 rpm.
The revised engine drives the rear wheels via Mercedes-Benz's 7G-Tronic seven-speed automatic gearbox with a raft of BlueEfficiency features, including automatic stop/start, rather than the two-decade-old 5G-Tronic used by the old SL65 AMG.
The sprint to 60 mph is accomplished in 3.9 seconds en route to a top speed of 186 mph.
Content provided by Autoweek. Get more Car News from Autoweek.
Get the latest Car Reviews from Autoweek.
EXPLORE NEW CARS
MORE ON MSN AUTOS
ABOUT EXHAUST NOTES
Cars are cool, and here at MSN Autos we love everything about them, but we also know they're more than simply speed and style: a car is an essential tool, a much-needed accessory to help you get through your day-to-day life. What you drive is also one of the most important investments you can make, so we'll help you navigate your way through the car buying and ownership experiences. We strive to be your daily destination for news, notes, tips and tricks from across the automotive world. So whether it's through original content from our world-class journalists or the latest buzz from the far corners of the Web, Exhaust Notes helps you make sense of your automotive world.
Have a story idea? Tip us off at exhaustnotes@live.com.
