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"If AMG’s manic creations simply aren’t enough for you, there are a very small number of models that have been improved to Black Series specification, and the SL 65 joins the ranks in 2009. Starting with the standard SL 65 AMG, already potently endowed with a twin-turbocharged V12, AMG mainly focuses on weight reduction. The folding hardtop and metal fenders, front bumper, and trunk are ditched for units made of carbon fiber composite, saving more than 200 lbs. (a lot of which was in the roof, so the center of gravity is lowered somewhat). Engineers also managed to enhance engine output by almost 60 horsepower, for a total of 661 horsepower (although torque, while still immense, is unchanged at 738 ft-lbs.). Performance is about what you’d expect given the modifications to the SL-Class, with a 0-60 time of well under 4 seconds and a top speed well in excess of 215 mph. It’s not a coupe for the faint-of-heart, but if you’re looking for a DTM-style driving experience without having to wear a fireproof suit every time you drive it, perhaps the SL 65 AMG Black Series is your car."
—Official description[1]

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series - abbreviated as "M-B SL65" - is a rear-wheel drive super grand tourer by Mercedes-Benz.

It appears in Forza Motorsport 3 and all subsequent main series titles.

It was only available through the Road America Booster Pack in Forza Motorsport 5, and was available as a Rivals reward in Forza Motorsport 7 prior to the June 2019 update.

Synopsis[]

Limited to 350 units,[2] the SL 65 AMG Black Series was introduced in 2009 as a high-performance special of the fifth generation SL-Class. Typical for Black Series models, which represent the fastest models of a particular AMG lineup, it sports aggressive styling inspired by DTM race cars and a staggering power output of 661 hp (493 kW), making it the most powerful production car by Mercedes-Benz to date.

The SL 65 AMG Black Series is powered by a six liter (5,980 cc) twin-turbocharged V12 engine, codenamed M275 AMG. Fitted with air-to-liquid intercoolers and operating with a boost pressure of 22.1 psi (1,52 bar), the engine delivers supercar-crushing numbers that include 661 hp (493 kW) at 5400 rpm and 738 ft·lb (1001 N·m) of torque from 2200 to 4200 rpm. A variation of this engine would later be used in the Pagani Huayra.

To shed weight from the heavy SL Class platform, the SL 65 AMG Black Series uses carbon-fibre-reinforced plastics for various body parts, most notably its rollbar-fitted roof that replaces the folding metal roof from standard models. Nevertheless, due to a weight of 4215 lb (1912 kg), it is still one of the heaviest two-door cars in the Forza series.

Other noteworthy performance additions are a full coil-over suspension, an active rear spoiler that deploys at 60 mph (97 km/h) for increased rear traction, 265 mm front tires, 325 mm rear tires, and large diameter compound brake discs.[3]

Performance[]

Using a rear-driving, five-speed automatic transmission with long ratios, the SL 65 AMG Black Series accelerates from 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 3.9 seconds and 0 to 100 mph (161 km/h) in 7.9 seconds and is officially claimed to top out at 199 mph (320 km/h) with an electronic limiter, although it comes with an unlocked top speed of circa 216 mph (348 km/h) in the Xbox One generation series.

Special Variants[]

Forza Edition[]

HOR XB1 M-B SL 65 FE

The Forza Edition is an upgraded variant featuring a Drift Skills boost and a stock Performance Index of S1 820. It comes with a S2 931 upgrade preset. It can be bought from the skill tree of the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupé.

Statistics[]

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Icon Game ForzaMotorsport3
Speed 7.3
Handling 5.6
Acceleration 6.7
Launch 6.5
Braking 5.5
A 548
Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 290,000 CR
Performance & Body Style
Body Style:
Coupé
Speed:
Top Speed: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): missing data
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): missing data
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): missing data
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): missing data
120 mph (193 km/h): missing data
Icon Game ForzaMotorsport4
Speed 8.6
Handling 5.4
Acceleration 8.0
Launch 7.3
Braking 5.2
A 556
Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 280,000 CR
Performance & Body Style
Body Style:
Sports Car
Speed:
Top Speed: 202.6 mph  (326 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 3.900 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 7.900 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 130.1 ft (39.7 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 342.6 ft (104.4 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.89 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.91 g
Icon Game ForzaMotorsport5
Speed 7.3
Handling 4.6
Acceleration 8.3
Launch 8.0
Braking 4.9
B 581
Required DLC:
Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 210,000 CR
Performance & Body Family
Body Family:
Modern Grand Touring
Speed:
Top Speed: 215.7 mph  (347.1 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 3.900 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 7.900 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 113.8 ft (34.7 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 293.2 ft (89.4 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.14 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 1.15 g
Icon Game ForzaMotorsport6
Speed 8.0
Handling 5.1
Acceleration 8.6
Braking 5.0
A 674
Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 310,000 CR
Performance & Division
Division:
Ultimate Grand Tourer
Speed:
Top Speed: 216.0 mph  (347.5 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 3.918 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 7.918 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 122.1 ft (37.2 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 307.4 ft (93.7 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.15 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 1.17 g
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Speed 8.0
Handling 5.1
Acceleration 8.6
Braking 5.0
Rare FM7 T3
A 674
Unlock Requirements
Rivals:
Rivals reward from Forza RC Booster 1
Performance & Division
Division:
Sport GT
Value: ? CR
Collection Tier:
Tier 3 - Rare (+430)
Speed:
Top Speed: 216.0 mph  (347.5 km/h)
1/4 Mile: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 3.900 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 7.900 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 139.3 ft (42.5 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 336.8 ft (102.7 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.15 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 1.17 g
Icon Game ForzaMotorsport202X
Speed 7.1
Braking 3.2
Handling 3.2
Acceleration 5.1
A 684
Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Can be purchased from the Car Dealer for 129,000 CR
Performance & Division
Division:
Modern Sport GT
Speed:
Top Speed: missing data
1/4 Mile: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): missing data
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): missing data
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): missing data
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): missing data
120 mph (193 km/h): missing data
Icon Game ForzaHorizon1
Speed 8.6
Handling 8.5
Acceleration 7.8
Launch 6.6
Braking 8.1
A 563
Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 280,000 CR
Performance & Body Style
Body Style:
missing data
Icon Game ForzaHorizon2
Speed 8.0
Handling 6.9
Acceleration 8.6
Launch 8.0
Braking 8.2
S1 828
Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 195,000 CR
Performance & Championship
Championship:
Super GT
Speed:
Top Speed: 215.3 mph  (346.4 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 3.900 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 7.884 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 143.8 ft (43.8 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 337.9 ft (103 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.93 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.99 g
Icon Game ForzaHorizon3
Speed 8.0
Handling 7.2
Acceleration 8.7
Launch 8.2
Braking 8.5
S1 828
Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 210,000 CR
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
Performance & Championship
Championship:
Super GT
Speed:
Top Speed: 215.4 mph  (346.6 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 3.916 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 7.917 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 133.8 ft (40.8 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 330.5 ft (100.7 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.96 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 1.02 g
Icon Game ForzaHorizon4
Speed 8.2
Handling 7.0
Acceleration 6.7
Launch 8.3
Braking 7.3
S1 820
Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 210,000 CR
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
Performance & Car Type
Car Type:
Super GT
Rarity:
Epic
Speed:
Top Speed: 214.7 mph  (345.5 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 3.913 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 7.915 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 138.9 ft (42.3 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 339.3 ft (103.4 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.96 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 1.02 g
Icon Game ForzaHorizon5
Speed 7.9
Handling 5.6
Accel 5.3
Launch 4.8
Braking 5.2
Offroad 4.9
A 800
Availability
A possible Festival Playlist or Forzathon Shop listing
Wheelspin:
Can not be won from a Wheelspin or Super Wheelspin
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
Seasonal:
This vehicle may appear as a listed item in the Forzathon Shop or as a Festival Playlist reward.
Forzathon Shop:
N/A
Festival Playlist:
Series 22 (Spring) - Earn 20 PTS (season milestone)
Performance & Car Type
Car Type:
Super GT
Value: 300,000 CR
Rarity:
Epic
Speed:
Top Speed: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): missing data
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): missing data
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): missing data
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): missing data
120 mph (193 km/h): missing data

Forza Edition

Icon Game ForzaHorizon4
Speed 9.5
Handling 8.3
Acceleration 7.6
Launch 9.1
Braking 8.7
S2 931
Unlock Requirements
Skill Tree:
Purchase the "M-B SL65 FE" skill for the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupé
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
Seasonal:
This vehicle has appeared as a listed item in the Forzathon Shop or as a Festival Playlist reward.
Forzathon Shop:
Series 27 (Summer) for 350 FP
Series 44 (Autumn) for 599 FP
Series 57 (Autumn) for 599 FP
Festival Playlist:
Series 17 (Winter) - "Less Is Moor" championship
Performance & Car Type
Car Type:
Super GT
Value: 460,000 CR
Rarity:
Forza Edition
Boost: Drift Skills
Speed:
Top Speed: 244.5 mph  (393.4 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 3.147 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 5.951 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 113.6 ft (34.6 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 278.3 ft (84.8 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.23 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 1.32 g

Conversions[]

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Icon Game ForzaHorizon3 AWD Drivetrain
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Trivia[]

  • Its engine can be swapped into various Mercedes-Benz cars in its Xbox 360 appearances.

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