SLS AMG

Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Explained – Video

Words John Clark | January 31, 2013
SLS AMG Black Series – 622 hp, 468 lb ft of torque and a 0-60 mph time of 3.5 seconds, equal parts genius and completely mad
Words John Clark January 31, 2013

In its GT form, the Mercedes SLS AMG is an amazing machine, offering up 583 hp, 479 lb.-ft. The SLS AMG is a car that leaves the driver with little to desire.  Mercedes however, took the SLS AMG GT a step further offering a Black Series Version.

The SLS AMG Black Series is a vehicle that’s not only extreme but may well be the best Black Series model ever released by Mercedes. Looking back at the previous Black Series models, that may well be the highest compliment one could give the SLS AMG Black Series.

MBUSA released a video that featuring the super car at the LA Auto show and product manager Will Vetter explaining how Mercedes came to design the SLS AMG Blacker Series and in-depth information about the car itself.

Vetter sums the Black Series up when he reminds us of the cars abilities: 622 hp, 468 lb ft of torque and a 0-60 mph time of 3.5 seconds, it’s equal parts genius and completely mad.

Watch the video for yourself to see more of the SLS AMG Black Series