For those who shopped the $120,000-plus SL55 and SL600, and were left wanting, Mercedes-Benz proudly revealed the SL65 AMG. With horsepower spilling from the ball-bearing-fitted rollaway tool chests at AMG, Mercedes is able to offer the privileged few a special, hand-built twin-turbo V-12 engine producing 604 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of Freightliner-grade torque. (This engine will be offered in the CL65 AMG, as well.) Official claims have this incredible powerplant pushing the luxurious retractable-hardtop roadster from 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds. The chassis is treated to a specifically calibrated active suspension to hold the road at the speeds this car can achieve, and anchored by 15.4-inch, eight-piston ventilated brakes. AMG 19-inch wheels, trim, badging, and bragging rights complete the core package. Expect prices to range near $180k when this fantasy-fueling car goes on sale later this year.
