The MERCEDES-BENZ SL 65 AMG BLACK SERIES is a modified variant of the 2008 facelifted version of the MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class (R230). Compared to its original counterpart, the SL 65 AMG is lighter as most of its bodyparts were made out of carbon fibre.
The car additionally features an improved gearbox which shortens the gearshifting time, a spoiler, light alloy wheels and 6.0L V12 engine.
Availability[]
The MERCEDES-BENZ SL 65 AMG BLACK SERIES is available in 5 series:
- Prestige Powermatch career series in the Expert group
- Luxury Tourer Tournament bonus series in the Expert group
- Autobahn Aces bonus series in the Expert group
- Grand Tourer Supremacy Series bonus in the Master group
- Grand Adventure bonus series in the Elite group
This vehicle was added in the Prestige Update (v1.2) released in July 2013 and can be unlocked by earning 7 trophies in Prestige Powermatch or 17 trophies in Luxury Tourer Tournament or 25 trophies in Grand Tourer Supremacy Series or as soon as Grand Adventure is unlocked.
This vehicle can be acquired for 
316,000 or 252,800 with showcase discount with a shipping time of 13 hours. It has also been available for 190 
as a 'Get it Now' price, unlocking Luxury Tourer Tournament, Grand Tourer Supremacy Series and Grand Adventure.
Characteristics[]
| Stage | PR (Upgrades) |
Top Speed | Acc. | Braking | Cornering | Cost | Parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | 38.3 | 198 mph 319 kph |
3.80 s | 105.0 ft 32.0 m |
1.00 g | R316,000 (252,800) |
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| Max w/ R
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45.1 (4332222) |
210 mph 338 kph |
3.58 s | 98.6 ft 30.0 m |
1.06 g | R400,800 (+175,800) |
18 2 |
| Max | 49.2 (7445333) |
216 mph 348 kph |
3.50 s | 95.0 ft 29.0 m |
1.10 g | 146 (294) |
9 29 |
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Upgrades (29)[]
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| Upgrade | Duration | R |
G | |
| 1 | Engine: Cold Air Intake | 30 Minutes | 16,800 | 4 |
| 2 | Engine: High-Performance Engine Tuning | 1 Hour | 25,200 | 7 |
| 3 | Engine: High Performance Throttle Body | 2 Hours 30 Minutes | 37,800 | 10 |
| 4 | Engine: Engine Re-bore | 4 Hours | 56,700 | 15 |
| 5 | Engine: High Performance Cam-shaft | — | — | 22 |
| 6 | Engine: Performance Cylinder Heads | 12 Hours | 127,500 | 35 |
| 7 | Engine: Uprated Turbocharger Kit | — | — | 50 |
| 1 | Drivetrain: Lightweight Performance Flywheel | 30 Minutes | 15,600 | 4 |
| 2 | Drivetrain: Carbon Fibre Driveshaft | 1 Hour | 23,400 | 6 |
| 3 | Drivetrain: Race-Spec Lightweight Differential | 2 Hours 30 Minutes | 35,100 | 9 |
| 4 | Drivetrain: Uprated Sports Gearbox | — | — | 14 |
| 1 | Body: Advanced Body Refinement | 30 Minutes | 12,400 | 3 |
| 2 | Body: Aero Optimised Undertray | 1 Hour | 18,600 | 5 |
| 3 | Body: Advanced Weight Reduction | 2 Hours 30 Minutes | 27,900 | 7 |
| 4 | Body: Polycarbonate Window Replacements | — | — | 10 |
| 1 | Suspension: Strut Bar | 30 Minutes | 14,300 | 3 |
| 2 | Suspension: Performance Sway Bar | 1 Hour | 21,500 | 5 |
| 3 | Suspension: Advanced Suspension Tuning | — | — | 8 |
| 4 | Suspension: High Performance Sports Shocks | 4 Hours | 48,300 | 12 |
| 5 | Suspension: Fully Adjustable Sports Shocks | — | — | 20 |
| 1 | Exhaust: Uprated Hi-Flow Catalytic Converter | 30 Minutes | 14,200 | 3 |
| 2 | Exhaust: Custom Exhaust Headers | 1 Hour | 21,200 | 5 |
| 3 | Exhaust: Performance Cat-back Exhaust | — | — | 8 |
| 1 | Brakes: Uprated Performance Brake Pads | 30 Minutes | 10,900 | 3 |
| 2 | Brakes: Uprated Performance Calipers | 1 Hour | 16,400 | 4 |
| 3 | Brakes: Carbon Ceramic Brake Discs | — | — | 6 |
| 1 | Tires & Wheels: Camber Alignment | 30 Minutes | 13,100 | 3 |
| 2 | Tires & Wheels: High-Grip Performance Compound | 1 Hour | 19,700 | 5 |
| 3 | Tires & Wheels: Lightweight Racing Rims | — | — | 8 |
| TOTAL: 29 | 20 Hours | 400,800 +175,800 =576,600 |
146 / 294 | |
| Colour keys | |
|---|---|
| White | purchase before any upgrades Or instant purchase
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| Green | purchase after any upgrades
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| Red | only purchase
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For upgrades including PR values, please see the project page RR3 Wiki:Upgrades Section MERCEDES-BENZ, please be aware that PR values can vary depending on the upgrade order.
Trivia[]
- Prior to v.10.6 and the introduction of MERCEDES-AMG GT BLACK SERIES, the SL 65 AMG was the only MERCEDES-BENZ car to have a "Black Series" in the game.
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| MERCEDES-BENZ (13) |
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| 190E 2.5-16 EVOLUTION II • AMG A 45 • SLS AMG • SL 65 AMG BLACK SERIES • SLS AMG GT3 • C63S • SLR McLAREN 722 • AMG GT3 • CLK-LM • GT BLACK SERIES • AMG GT4 • AMG C 63 TOURING CAR • C11 |
| Prestige Powermatch |
|---|
| BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT SPEED • MERCEDES-BENZ SL 65 AMG BLACK SERIES MASERATI GRANTURISMO MC STRADALE • MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG GT3 |
| Luxury Tourer Tournament |
|---|
| ASTON MARTIN DB9 • MERCEDES-BENZ SL 65 AMG BLACK SERIES • MASERATI GRANTURISMO MC STRADALE |
| Autobahn Aces |
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| BMW M6 COUPE • MERCEDES-BENZ SL 65 AMG BLACK SERIES • AUDI TT RS COUPÉ (2019) |
| Grand Tourer Supremacy Series |
|---|
| BENTLEY CONTINENTAL SUPERSPORTS • MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG • BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT SPEED ASTON MARTIN VANQUISH • MERCEDES-BENZ SL 65 AMG BLACK SERIES |
| Grand Adventure |
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| MERCEDES-BENZ SL 65 AMG BLACK SERIES • FERRARI 458 ITALIA • McLAREN 570GT |