Mercedes-AMG presents the most extreme variation of the well known SLS, the 2014MY SLS AMG Black Series. Influenced by the SLS AMG GT3 race vehicle, the fifth Black Series model from Mercedes-AMG boasts a fascinating mix of breathtaking design, outstanding driving characteristics and brick-wall lightweight building in line with the “AMG Lightweight Performance” approach. With a curb weight of 3,417 pounds, the 2014MY SLS AMG Black Series accomplishes a power/weight ratio of 5.49 lb/hp. The AMG 6.3-liter V8 engine creates a power output of 622 hp at 7,400 rpm and speeds up the most powerful SLS of all time to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds. The SLS AMG Black Series accomplishes an entire new level of efficiency with the coil-over AMG Adaptive Performance Suspension, AMG high-performance ceramic two-piece brake system and weightoptimized, forged AMG light-alloy wheels with new sport tires. Added highlights consist of electronically-controlled AMG rear-axle differential lock and the AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission featuring magnificent shift and response times. The available AMG Aerodynamics plan provides an additional boost to the vehicle ‘s dealing with and characteristics. 2014MY SLS AMG Black Series goes on-sale in the U.S. in summertime 2013.

Black Series is a name that resonates with vehicle professionals and enthusiasts worldwide. Following the SLK55 AMG Black Series from 2006 (European model ), the 2008 CLK63 AMG Black Series, the 2009 SL65 AMG Black Series and the 2013 C63 AMG Black Series, the fifth in the schedule sees the Black Series enter an entire new measurement with the renowned SLS AMG.

“The new SLS AMG Black Series is a best study in the one hundred percent transfer of innovation and engineering from motorsport to road. We have drawn motivation from the worldwide success of the SLS AMG GT3 customer sport racing vehicle on both a visionary and a technological level. Boasting various lightweight elements and fascinating characteristics + fascinating characteristics and lightweight elements, our fifth Black Series model guarantees pure, untouched ‘Driving Performance.’ The SLS AMG Black Series is the supreme option for quick laps and an extremely emotional experience,” says Ola Källenius, Chairman of Mercedes-AMG GmbH.

“Fans of high-performance super sports automobiles will be fascinated by its modern plan. The basis for enthusiastic efficiency and supreme driving characteristics is offered by various new advancements in the engine, transmission, suspension and aerodynamics – also offering leading priority to our “AMG Lightweight Performance” approach. Impressive efforts in the industry of lightweight design have led to a curb weight of 3,417 pounds,” notes Tobias Moers, Head of Total Vehicle Development and Member of the Board of Mercedes-AMG GmbH. AMG 6.3-liter V8 engine – synonymous with delighting driving characteristics The uprated AMG 6.3-liter V8 engine producing a power output of 622 hp and 468 lb-ft of torque is a synonym for delighting driving characteristics, making the 2014MY SLS AMG Black Series the most effective AMG high-performance vehicle with a burning engine. Only the SLS AMG Electric Drive with an optimal output of 740 hp has even more power. The 2014MY SLS AMG Black Series speeds up to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds, and onward to a leading speed of 196 mph. The additional 39 hp of power compared with the 583 hp delivered by the SLS AMG GT is courtesy of the following improvements,

Raise in optimum engine speed from 7,200 to 8,000 rpm.
Totally modified high-speed valve train with modified camshafts, adjusted cam geometry and optimized pail tappets featuring an unique finish that is generally utilized on race cars.
Adjustment of the intake air ducting: de-throttling and adjustment to match the new optimum engine speed.
Adjustment of the engine mapping and rise in peak pressure.

The engineers at Mercedes-AMG have further optimized the crank assembly in the interests of optimal stability under tough race track conditions. The measures consist of modified oil bores in the crankshaft, new crankshaft bearings, a brand-new oil pump and high-strength screw fasteners for the linking rods. The entire water and oil cooling system for the engine and transmission has actually been optimized further. The AMG V8 engine in the SLS AMG Black Series also has actually an extra specialized mounting system. A gas-filled strut braces the eight-cylinder engine against the body, effectively doing away with undesirable load changes throughout highly-dynamic race-track driving. The AMG 6.3-liter V8 engine is hand-built in the AMG manufacturing facility in Affalterbach, in line with the viewpoint “one guy, one engine.” This hand-made quality is verified by the black AMG engine badge bearing the signature of the engine builder, which is a hallmark of the Black Series models.

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The eight-cylinder naturally aspirated engine installed with a front mid-engine design behind the front axle, and boasts racing vehicle responses and a remarkable level of high-revving efficiency. The racetrack credentials of the effective AMG V8 engine are also evident from its sound, the recently designed AMG sport exhaust system, produced for the first time in titanium, attributes unique center and rear mufflers, providing a more effective as well as more striking engine sound. The switch from steel to titanium has actually spawned considerable weight cost savings, at just under 37.5 pounds, the new AMG sports exhaust system is around 28.7 pounds lighter than its predecessor. The new system attributes performance-enhancing, fan-type exhaust manifolds. 

Influenced by the SLS AMG GT3 race vehicle, the fifth Black Series model from Mercedes-AMG boasts a fascinating mix of breathtaking design, outstanding driving characteristics and brick-wall lightweight building in line with the “AMG Lightweight Performance” approach. The SLS AMG Black Series accomplishes an entire new level of efficiency with the coil-over AMG Adaptive Performance Suspension, AMG high-performance ceramic two-piece brake system and weight optimized, forged AMG light-alloy wheels with new sport tires. AMG 6.3-liter V8 engine – synonymous with delighting driving characteristics The uprated AMG 6.3-liter V8 engine producing a power output of 622 hp and 468 lb-ft of torque is a synonym for delighting driving characteristics, making the 2014MY SLS AMG Black Series the most effective AMG high-performance vehicle with a burning engine. The AMG V8 engine in the SLS AMG Black Series also has actually an extra specialized mounting system. The racetrack credentials of the effective AMG V8 engine are also evident from its sound, the recently designed AMG sport exhaust system, produced for the first time in titanium, attributes unique center and rear mufflers, providing a more effective and even more striking engine sound.