Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series

The fine people over at AutomotiveTv recently uploaded this video of the all new Mercedes Benz SL65 AMG Black Series for our enjoyment. I feel like I need to send them a fruit basket, a card, or hell even a couple strippers for this amazing video! Last year the German automaker brought us the CLK 63 AMG Black Series for us to drool over and now they've raised the bar even further.

With 661 HP and 738 lb-ft of torque, this twin-turbo V12 produces even more power than the SLR McLaren 722 Edition. With 350 total cars to be produced, 200 are scheduled to arrive stateside and I can't wait till they do!

The team out of Stuttgart put the SL65 on a diet by opting for a fixed roof and leaving the hard-top convertible for it's slower siblings. With the body of this Mercedes consisting primarily of carbon fiber this AMG tips the scale 551 pounds lighter than the standard SL65 giving it an advantage in the 0-60 as well as at the gas pump. With the price tag set to be in the neighborhood of $320,000 (higher than the median home price in the US) I'm glad that I live in LA because I might just see one rolling around very soon!

Watch the SL65 AMG Black Series Video.

Video: Mercedes E55 vs Porsche 997 Turbo

By ksingh
Uploaded by SpeedTorque.

Well being a fellow Mercedes E Class owner it was a good feeling to watch this E55 hang with the 997 Turbo. The 996... I mean 997 Turbo comes from the factory with 480HP and does a 0-60 in 3.7 seconds while the Merc comes equipped with 469HP and a 0-60 in about 4.3 seconds. There is something to be said about a sedan with a curb weight of around 4200 lbs that can run alongside a 997 Turbo. So when you're out looking for your next family car, consider the E55.

View the E55 vs 997 Turbo video.