Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG "Black Series" Coupé, 2013
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
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Chassis No.: WMX1973771A010676
€747,500 EUR | Sold
- One of just 50 built
- The ultimate expression of the noble 'Gullwing' tradition
- Delivered new in Germany
- Offered from an important Mercedes-Benz collection
- Impeccable condition
AMG, which is now the official performance division of Mercedes-Benz, has a long history of producing high-performance derivatives of Mercedes' standard production vehicles, and these improved versions enjoy an enthusiastic following world-wide, with prominent figures of the motorsports, entertainment, sport, and business communities being counted among aficionados.
With the introduction of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG in 2010, the Affalterbach-based firm took a significant step forward. First seen at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show and acknowledged as a tribute to the legendary 300 SL 'Gullwing' coupé of the 1950s – arguably the world's first supercar – the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG was notable as the first car to be designed and built entirely in-house by Mercedes-AMG. A collectors' item from the day it was announced, the newcomer featured 'Gullwing' doors like its illustrious predecessor and succeeded the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren at the top of the German manufacturer's range.
Styled by Mercedes-Benz's Mark Fetherston, the SLS AMG received numerous prestigious design awards, and is the only automobile ever to have won the (gold) Design Award of the Federal Republic of Germany. An open roadster version was introduced for 2011.
Boasting a chassis/body of mainly aluminium construction, the SLS (Sport Licht Super) was powered by a 6.2-litre V12 engine producing 563bhp initially - the most powerful normally aspirated production car engine of its day - while the seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission was similarly state-of-the-art. A rear wing, extendable at high speeds, kept the SLS stable at its near-320km/h maximum, while its low weight (1,624kg) helped the car lap the Mercedes-Benz test track quicker than its SLR McLaren predecessor.
Not surprisingly, given its pedigree, the SLS AMG proved very popular with racing drivers, Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton among them, while the list of celebrity owners includes Eddie Murphy, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Al Pacino, Roger Federer, Sylvester Stallone, and Tom Hanks.
Several limited edition versions were introduced, including a GT3 racer, leading up to the SLS AMG GT Final Edition of 2014. Before then Mercedes had launched the Black Series, which was premiered at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show and entered production the following year. A high-performance variant, the Black Series had been inspired by the SLS AMG GT3 racer. Notable improvements over the SLS AMG included an extensively revised and more powerful engine producing 622bhp, and a reduction in weight of 70kg courtesy of, among other things, more body panels in carbon fibre and a titanium exhaust system. The result of these changes was a reduction in the 0-97km/h time to 3.2 seconds.
In addition, the AMG SpeedShift DCT seven-speed transmission's 'Sport Plus' and 'Manual' modes had faster shifting than the standard model, while there were countless other upgrades made to the suspension, steering, wheels, brakes, and aerodynamics, the latter including an (optional) GT3-type fixed rear wing. Externally, the Black Series featured flared wheelarches and enhanced aerodynamic aids among numerous other subtle styling changes.
Mercedes-AMG CEO Tobias Moers has said that there are no plans for a successor to the SLS AMG, so for the time being this extraordinary car remains the ultimate expression of the noble 'Gullwing' tradition.
This extremely rare and highly desirable Mercedes-Benz AMG SLS Black Series was delivered new in Germany and has covered a mere 82 'delivery' kilometres from new. Only 50 SLS Black Series were produced, making this ultra-low mileage example extremely sought-after. Offered from an important European collection of rare and exotic Mercedes-Benz cars, it comes with German registration documents and manufacturer's Certificate of Conformity. An opportunity not to be missed.
Please note this lot will be subject to additional VAT on the hammer price.
Cost
3,070,091 AED
