The way it builds speed between 150 - 300km/h is staggering. Having experienced the performance of the AM V12 Vantage, nothing compares to the endless thrust of two turbos and 12 cylinders!
It was ludicrous because only a few years before the Carrera GT had 603bhp, the Murcielago LP 640 had 631bhp, Zonda F Clubsport 641bhp, the Ferrari Enzo 651bhp and the Mclaren SLR 617bhp. Even the 722 edition "only" had 641bhp. These were the royalty of hyper cars in 2008. For Mercedes to take the SL and dump 661bhp into it was madness.
@@alexprost7505 impressive number for sure, but torque alone means nothing. since the naturaly aspirated competition revs a lot higher the torque advantage disappears in the gearbox. btw it's "Nm" (newton-meters), not nm (nano-meters)
The sl65 black series should have easily far above 350 km/h topspeed because the sl65 normal reached 344 km/h and sl65 normal has 612 hp and this has 58 more
These V12 Mercedes are the master pieces of the brand. Own a sl600 years ago with the 5.5 biturbo and the feeling of the force was so better than my m157 of today with 200 HP higher... The V12 miss me
Had the pleasure of driving a S600 with this engine and 500hp for a weekend, its so different to a V8 Biturbo. The engine feels like its never struggling, almost relaxing and its still so powerful.
I was out driving on the interstate in the rain and one of these in red passed me. I almost did not see it because it was night time but he slowed down right next to me and I was TOTALLY blown away. Car is really sexy! Such a perfect design and craftsmanship
Damn, the SL was my childhood dream car, and when this one came out .. holy moly, this was legit my dream car growing up.. I think this thing is what got me so into cars to begin with!
Can’t wait until I pick up an E55 AMG 😋 First AMG I’ve ever ridden in was a SL55 AMG. I know it’s nowhere near the Black Series but you’d be surprised there’s not much difference between the SL65 AMG and the SL55, the 55’s instant power from the supercharger and V8 vs the turbos spooling on the V12 & the weight meant they were pretty equally matched, fun fact! Now save yourself the headache of the V12 and having the reliability of that 5.4L
@@RealGX I’ve been in both. The V12’s weight and lag from the turbos spooling compared to the supercharged V8’s instant power band isn’t much different unless you’re talking top end.. Most people won’t be able to use all that power so in reality the V8 is faster from a dig & keeps up from a 60 pull easily
@@RealGXhe is right tho. The V12s dont feel faster than the supercharged V8s. The thing the V12 has over the V8 is the insanely smooth running characteristics. But powerwise the M113k isnt worse. They even feel more brutal due to the instant supercharger torque kick.
Mercedes V12 motors are insane and the way they deliver power is just something special, it just builds and builds power it just never ends. It is so sad that these wonderful big motors are going away....
The original 2001 R230 is one of the most beautiful designs, of all time. It looked amazing when it came out, and still to date doesn't look dated. Many of us first saw it on a regular basis, during its life as a F1 Safety car.
This car is absolute masterpiece, art! It’s so fast and so smooth at the same time I really wish some day to feel that myself. It’s so sad that this era is over I can not imagine what would the industry be if they kept this path.
A true legend this machine. Looks and sounds amazing. Best thing is there aren't gimmicks and giant infortainment screens. Just pure and simple bond of man and machine
I would love for somebody with more money than sense to buy one of these, rip out that 5 speed box and fit an 8 speed ZF unit that could handle the torque with no issues. Dream spec!
I'm doing it with a audi Q7 V12 TDI. A little bit headache make my ECU talking with TCU correctly and next tunning the transmission and upgrade all drivetrain
Much much better than the EQS53 and the childrens ride lauch control music. V12 AMG are legends and with the SL chasis with the ABC or air suspension removed is perfection 👍 . Max is having a blast reviewing this car!
@@seaofrageunless it stopped standing for "point of view" then no it doesn't. Every video in existence from mid-2023 on putting POV in the title is the stupidest trend of this generation.
Best review yet. Purposeful. This machine had a specific function. Special Project. Open highway: The King’s Message. Threading through cities. Its true essence.
I was a student when in 2008 I saw one of these parked in the old town of Poznan in Poland. I thought that it's completely inappropriate, artificial and techno like. Today I get it, that's the appeal of this car, it is an industrial technology to propel you on autobahn. Hard not to love.
Thank you for another amazing video. This would be a dream car for sure but watching you praise the V12 BiTurbo, it made me appreciate my S65AMG even more. I also own a V8 BiTurbo AMG but nothing comes close to the V12!
I purchased a 07 CLS AMG 63 just for road trips to my second home...had no idea just how performance special these models are. The plan now is to convert to Black Series spec. I highly recommend them.
Such a special car, quite underrated imo. The looks, the engine, they way it drives and sounds (doesnt even come over that well in this video)…. Unicorn
Pretty okay car I guess, shame it doesn't have the incredible 4 cylinder hybrid power train from the new C63s! Finally they are making real AMGs again!
Best looking car.....in the world. From a time then cars looked good and sound like it should. clean proper interior no stupid touch screens etc. Perfection!
I saw 322 km/h on the speedometer and that translates to a smidge over 200 m.p.h. assuming the speedometer is correct. Regardless, that car accelerates hard all the way up. Hats off the the engine assembler at AMG, he did his job. I think he was seen leaving for home in his Smart car.😳😮🤔
Its weird because its a very decent, linear yet powerful acceleration. Not as raw as the V8 Biturbo Amgs, also way quieter and the engine always sounds like it has plenty of power left. I like the V8 Biturbo characters more, more aggressive, but the V12s are more special. That being said, i drove this engine in an S Class. So this SL will definitely feel wilder.
I'm so glad I found your channel. This car has been my dream car since the day it came out. Far ahead of its time and still looks amazing and modern. Thank you
imagine that germans built this like 15 years ago and americans are stil not able to built a car that stays on the road when pushing the pedal to the floor
Americans also put 17 liter v8s with 7 superchargers in a 25 year old chassis that rattles and are surprised a german luxury sedan from Stuttgart or Munich beats them in straights and in corners while getting a massage.
@@hasangenc2922 it has to be all the car good not only the engine. Tell me an american car that can drive 350kph while being surrounded with the nicest leather in the car industry
Before Mercedes lost their soul. In the next hundred years when the streets are quiet and vacuum toasters are being driven just know that cars used to be a piece of art.
What’s your favourite Mercedes of all time?
AMG GT BLACK SERIES - This SL 65 BLACK SIERIES is not that far off tho imo
Mercedes S65 amg w222
This one
C63 AMG Black Series 🔥🔥😏😏
C63 AMG Coupe W204 Gen.
I wish it had a 4 cylinder hybrid engine like a true AMG
Aren't you due on stage Mr comedian?
@@Silverbullet767I thought it was pretty funny
@@Silverbullet767i thought it was funny 😂
Hope you're sarcastic
😅😅😅😅 best comment bro! 😂
This car has great proportions and there is no bad angle. 5 of 5 to whoever designed it 👍
10/5 for this car, in these times that it was made it's absolutly INSANE
The last masterpiece of Mercedes' Bruno Sacco was the R230 gen SL. It's like rolling art.
Why is your profile picture almost looks like Tedward’s?
@@RealNameNeverUsed Pic is the no speed limit sign. Guess Tedward also likes to go fast
Pre facelift looks much better.
The way it builds speed between 150 - 300km/h is staggering. Having experienced the performance of the AM V12 Vantage, nothing compares to the endless thrust of two turbos and 12 cylinders!
I love V12 grand tourers
the fact that it had to reduce the engine power to 1000Nm to not brake the transmission is just incredible
Those were the days
Nah the 5 gear can take it
* break
now imagine how Mercedes would have developed if government sanctions didnt cripple them
@@albertmonsieur7832 they still awesome
If you ever feel like your job is unnecessary, remember someone put a speed limit beeping thing on an SL65 AMG Black series once.
It's a function in the menu. The owner must have enabled it. A lot of cars have this feature.
This gotta be one of the nicest AMG's money can buy 👌
This and the c 63 amg black series is one of my favorites
@@CaseyvlVisage facts
One of the nicest AMG. There’s CLK AMG DTM, SLS AMG black series, CLK AMG black series. These are also very special AMGs
So sad what European emission laws can do to cars….. and fun.
The only nicer modern amg is MAYBE the sls or amg mclaren
Cool fact : it shares the engine with the pagani huayra
Fun face the Pagani shares an engine WITH the sl65amg
This is also the same engine that the Ford ka has ❤
@@Brian_Eugene_Lee Fun Fact: the Utopia shares the same engine as well.
Fun fact: I have painful diarrhea
It is a generation older than the huayra’s engine, basicly its the newer more powerfull brother of the huayra’s engine
that 3rd gear pull from 100 at 17:08 is just nuts. So much Power on reserve.
The good ol’ days
When cars were REAL CARS
Back when cars werent vegan
This era of AMG was just so good, just powerhouses, engines beyond comprehension for the time.
One of my favourite Mercedes cars ever made.
It was ludicrous because only a few years before the Carrera GT had 603bhp, the Murcielago LP 640 had 631bhp, Zonda F Clubsport 641bhp, the Ferrari Enzo 651bhp and the Mclaren SLR 617bhp. Even the 722 edition "only" had 641bhp. These were the royalty of hyper cars in 2008. For Mercedes to take the SL and dump 661bhp into it was madness.
And she was so torque, 1000nm
@@alexprost7505
impressive number for sure, but torque alone means nothing. since the naturaly aspirated competition revs a lot higher the torque advantage disappears in the gearbox.
btw it's "Nm" (newton-meters), not nm (nano-meters)
8:01 that starter motor gives eargasms
"Oohhhhh ohohohaha"❤
This reminds us the end of great era of Mercedes cars.. This is and always will be a legend in our hearts
I wouldn't choose neither. Gimme a G80 over both those shitboxes...
@@hasangenc2922😂😂 totally agree
@@yako7445 its crazy, people are so desperate nowadays they buy Teslas...
Tesla😂
I would definitely not buy a new Mercedes nowadays, but there's no way I'm desperate enough to buy a Tesla lmao
Shifting into its last gear at 300kmh @ 13:17 is insane lol. I thought it was already topping out.
Plot twist: it wasn‘t last gear
The sl65 black series should have easily far above 350 km/h topspeed because the sl65 normal reached 344 km/h and sl65 normal has 612 hp and this has 58 more
SL 65 ///AMG /BlackSeries is every car guy's crush! Hands down we all felt in love with that since release and we still are! 🔥🙏🏻😄
I just love how the engine sounds, it doesn’t sound like any other V12
Sounds very deep, i love it
These V12 Mercedes are the master pieces of the brand.
Own a sl600 years ago with the 5.5 biturbo and the feeling of the force was so better than my m157 of today with 200 HP higher...
The V12 miss me
Had the pleasure of driving a S600 with this engine and 500hp for a weekend, its so different to a V8 Biturbo. The engine feels like its never struggling, almost relaxing and its still so powerful.
imagine owning this in 2008?! You were eating anything you pulled up next to.
It was basically the final boss of the Autobahn. Its still fast
Aujourd'hui encore peu de sportive dépasse les 320 kmh et avec une gestion des turbos les 1000hp sont largement atteignables avec 2000 nm de couple 😂
My favorite Mercedes supercar. The design is perfect. Super aggressive yet classy.
as a BMW/Porsche fan i find this car to be the most beautiful Mercedes i have ever seen
This is a significant legendary piece of Mercedes art. Gone and never repeated.
Glad they dont use this engine anymore but a 4 cylinder instead. What a time to be alive
😂
LMFAO
Lol, 4 cylinders for hot hatches like an A35/45 etc not 63 amg range.
@@itisjustacomment the 63 also has 4 cylinder
@@arablues4142 I said that above .n
I was out driving on the interstate in the rain and one of these in red passed me. I almost did not see it because it was night time but he slowed down right next to me and I was TOTALLY blown away. Car is really sexy! Such a perfect design and craftsmanship
My neighbor across the street had one of these. It looks mental in pictures but in person it looks twice as mental. Sooooooo cool.
Damn, the SL was my childhood dream car, and when this one came out .. holy moly, this was legit my dream car growing up..
I think this thing is what got me so into cars to begin with!
This is the peak of Mercedes engineering. Oppenheimer AMG!!
What a car!!!
This torque monster can easily put a lot of supercars to shame!!!
Can’t wait until I pick up an E55 AMG 😋 First AMG I’ve ever ridden in was a SL55 AMG. I know it’s nowhere near the Black Series but you’d be surprised there’s not much difference between the SL65 AMG and the SL55, the 55’s instant power from the supercharger and V8 vs the turbos spooling on the V12 & the weight meant they were pretty equally matched, fun fact! Now save yourself the headache of the V12 and having the reliability of that 5.4L
Congratulations on your purchase, but the SL65 will feel a lot faster, and will be faster at higher speeds. The V12 has decent reliability too.
@@RealGX I’ve been in both. The V12’s weight and lag from the turbos spooling compared to the supercharged V8’s instant power band isn’t much different unless you’re talking top end.. Most people won’t be able to use all that power so in reality the V8 is faster from a dig & keeps up from a 60 pull easily
@@RealGXhe is right tho. The V12s dont feel faster than the supercharged V8s. The thing the V12 has over the V8 is the insanely smooth running characteristics. But powerwise the M113k isnt worse. They even feel more brutal due to the instant supercharger torque kick.
Visually one of the best AMG's ever made along with the SLS
Mercedes V12 motors are insane and the way they deliver power is just something special, it just builds and builds power it just never ends. It is so sad that these wonderful big motors are going away....
This is were Big autotop shines.
The original 2001 R230 is one of the most beautiful designs, of all time. It looked amazing when it came out, and still to date doesn't look dated. Many of us first saw it on a regular basis, during its life as a F1 Safety car.
I've watched you drive a ridiculous amount of cars but I think this is the most jealous I've ever been.
What a truly incredible car.
This car is absolute masterpiece, art! It’s so fast and so smooth at the same time I really wish some day to feel that myself. It’s so sad that this era is over I can not imagine what would the industry be if they kept this path.
Easily 1M car in the future. Absolutely insane in every aspect.
One of the best AMG cars ever made. The good old days.
Still to this day, this car is my ultimate dream car. You guys need to get an LFA.
10/10 Holy molies
This were the best years of Mercedes, 2008-2013.
C63 6.2, SL 65 BS, SLS AMG, SLR and for longtrips Maybach 62S.
W204 C63 is my affordable favourite. 😂
A V12 with 2 turbos. It's epic before you even get in and start driving.
A true legend this machine. Looks and sounds amazing. Best thing is there aren't gimmicks and giant infortainment screens. Just pure and simple bond of man and machine
One True AMG car
What a bloody BEAST!! I just love it. The normal V12 SL also is brilliant! Cheers, John. UK.
If I ever had an opportunity to buy one, I'll buy one because of you, thank you for portraying it so nicely
Love it or loathe it, this is one hell of an automobile.
I install this exact engine in my AMG gtr pro.... tuned up to 900hp n 1350nm ....
I would love for somebody with more money than sense to buy one of these, rip out that 5 speed box and fit an 8 speed ZF unit that could handle the torque with no issues. Dream spec!
I'm doing it with a audi Q7 V12 TDI. A little bit headache make my ECU talking with TCU correctly and next tunning the transmission and upgrade all drivetrain
Ripped my heart out, kept accelerating was so crazy, Insane power!!!
One of the best looking stock cars of all time! Glad it is as good driving/performance wise and not a case of don't meet your heroes!
One of the top cars in my all-time-fav-list. Absolute unit
This is the legendary V12 😍
daaaaamnn what a legendary car
13:43 so stable because in those years cars were made by engineers, not marketers...
One thing that I love about old AMG's is that they just feel RAW.
True big fat Autobahn cruiser, eating supercars for lunch.
Much much better than the EQS53 and the childrens ride lauch control music. V12 AMG are legends and with the SL chasis with the ABC or air suspension removed is perfection 👍 . Max is having a blast reviewing this car!
Take note, internet: This is what "POV" ACTUALLY means.
Hey man the internet... has a different idea of what POV means 😉
@@seaofrageunless it stopped standing for "point of view" then no it doesn't. Every video in existence from mid-2023 on putting POV in the title is the stupidest trend of this generation.
@ghaleon128 you uh.. didn't quite understand what I was getting at.
Best review yet.
Purposeful.
This machine had a specific function.
Special Project.
Open highway:
The King’s Message.
Threading through cities.
Its true essence.
As happy as this makes me feel… it’s equally making me sad, knowing what new AMG’s are like.
I was a student when in 2008 I saw one of these parked in the old town of Poznan in Poland. I thought that it's completely inappropriate, artificial and techno like. Today I get it, that's the appeal of this car, it is an industrial technology to propel you on autobahn. Hard not to love.
i absolutely loved this episode
What a car its soo raw...No fast gearbox and short gearing just brute torque that dominate experience
If this had a modern dct, the 100 to 200 time would've been nuts.
Respect to give your comments during these fast rides and stay focussed on the same time
Thank you for another amazing video. This would be a dream car for sure but watching you praise the V12 BiTurbo, it made me appreciate my S65AMG even more. I also own a V8 BiTurbo AMG but nothing comes close to the V12!
This automobile is perfectly proportioned, with no awkward angles. Five stars for whomever created it
Those engine with a ECU tune and ethanol would easily make 1000+hp. It would be interesting to see this engine with a modern gearbox.
we need more of the flyby footage
the wide body kit in the mirror is a great view :)
I purchased a 07 CLS AMG 63 just for road trips to my second home...had no idea just how performance special these models are. The plan now is to convert to Black Series spec. I highly recommend them.
Such a special car, quite underrated imo.
The looks, the engine, they way it drives and sounds (doesnt even come over that well in this video)…. Unicorn
rather lesser known than underrated ;)
This is my favorite car of all time! So glad you had the opportunity to get your hands on one!!!🎉
Pretty okay car I guess, shame it doesn't have the incredible 4 cylinder hybrid power train from the new C63s! Finally they are making real AMGs again!
😂
Best looking car.....in the world. From a time then cars looked good and sound like it should. clean proper interior no stupid touch screens etc. Perfection!
I saw 322 km/h on the speedometer and that translates to a smidge over 200 m.p.h. assuming the speedometer is correct. Regardless, that car accelerates hard all the way up. Hats off the the engine assembler at AMG, he did his job. I think he was seen leaving for home in his Smart car.😳😮🤔
This is the pinnacle of Mercedes. Their old designs were awesome
I’ve never driven one but I’ve been told that driving any of the TT v12 MB power plants is about the same sensation of a plane taking off lol
Its weird because its a very decent, linear yet powerful acceleration. Not as raw as the V8 Biturbo Amgs, also way quieter and the engine always sounds like it has plenty of power left. I like the V8 Biturbo characters more, more aggressive, but the V12s are more special.
That being said, i drove this engine in an S Class. So this SL will definitely feel wilder.
This car and the 190E Evo are my all-time favorite Benz's
Um belo carro colecionável.
I'm so glad I found your channel. This car has been my dream car since the day it came out. Far ahead of its time and still looks amazing and modern. Thank you
imagine that germans built this like 15 years ago and americans are stil not able to built a car that stays on the road when pushing the pedal to the floor
Americans built like 5 good cars in history. The rest is laughable trash compared to euro cars.
Americans also put 17 liter v8s with 7 superchargers in a 25 year old chassis that rattles and are surprised a german luxury sedan from Stuttgart or Munich beats them in straights and in corners while getting a massage.
@@hasangenc2922 it has to be all the car good not only the engine.
Tell me an american car that can drive 350kph while being surrounded with the nicest leather in the car industry
Wow that is a collectable piece for me if had the money.
That 100-200 accelreation is crazy
Before Mercedes lost their soul. In the next hundred years when the streets are quiet and vacuum toasters are being driven just know that cars used to be a piece of art.
13:50 ,it's so powerful and stable to the point where 150 km/h feels like 80km/h or less
375k Oha teuer
11:11 good you let that tesla know what a real car is
Pleaseeee dont hype this car. You will make it out of reach
Its out of reach since Day 1 lmao
This car been sky high in value the moment it was released 😅
Just get a cl600 for like 12k
MOM, AUTOTOPNL TESTED MY FAVORITE CAR!
this car is the PROOF that if they want to make a GOOD car they can!. They just dont care at this days
Fuel consumption is amazing. Needle barely moved from start to end.
A video i've been waiting for for a loooooong time!!!!
I saw SL65 ////AMG BLACK SERIES and I instantly pressed play🥰
This car looks ABSOLUTELY beautiful, timeless design.
The car that bmw never talk about
The torque just cracked my notebook
oldiez but goldiez.
Ok, one of the coolest car that you drove but what car is the coolest that you drove because this car is just wow🤯