Test drive Mercedes Benz SL-class R231 since 2012
Secret flagship
Do not believe the name of this car. It says that this is Mercedes-Benz SL, but you are being deceived-they will give you a much better car. The difference is noticeable even externally: wide wings, bumpers, and almost all the external panels of the body are different. And appearance is not the most important of the differences. According to the characteristics of the SL 65 AMG Black Series, it is only slightly inferior to the most fast Mercedes-Benz supercar McLaren Slr. No, no cannibalism - the production of the SLR coupe is already stopped, and the production of the Rogster will end this year. So the place on the top was freed naturally. And SL 65 AMG Black Series for today is the fastest Mercedes-Benz coupe. The novelty and originality of this already-no-SL quickly capture the widespread masses of the state of California, where we got acquainted with the secret flagship of the Mercedes-Benz gamut. Stopping at at least some crowded parking lot, we were not just provoking a crowd, but someone was always interested. California is the richest state of America, here Beverly Hills in Los Angeles (where we did not get this time), and Pebble Beach near San Francisco (which we drove). True, for some reason, sociable American people worried first of all what year, then, of course, the price and only after that-trifles like the engine. Calm, gentlemen! For a car that will be made only 350 pieces, the year of production does not matter. It will only become more expensive with age. And some Americans understand this: at an intermediate stop in a mountain cafe, parking with flags Mercedes-Benz AMG is surrounded by expensive motorcycles and cars such as Lamborghini or Lotus-a test drive Black Series here is not the first day, and they already know what time is here in what time is here You can see the most powerful AMG. Someone specially comes to see.
It was possible to see dilated wings, designed for tires 265 mm wide in front and 325 from behind. In front of the wings appeared luxurious gills. Another fundamental difference between Black Series and SL is a fixed roof, which can also be seen, but here you need to look closely. Replacing the standard folding
the top on a fixed carbon fiber helps not only to reduce the mass, but also to lower the center of gravity-when it comes to the implementation of the capabilities of the 670-horsepower engine, one must take into account every little thing. The spoiler on the trunk lid is also almost invisible if it is not extended by pressing the button. At a speed of 120 km/h, it extends automatically. If you raised it at a lower speed, it is no longer possible to remove it back on the go - the car takes care of security. The interior remained inaccessible to the eyes of fans, but there they would not have noticed anything fundamentally new. Still, it is Mercedes-Benz, so even in this extreme version the car retained a two-zone climate control, a large display and other comfortable details that are adding status. With the upholstery of black alcantara and carbon fiber and black varnish inserts - this is Black Series. And AMG logos so that no one will forget which car is in.
With the usual SL, this supercar is also related to automatic transmission. Although there is not just an automatic machine, but a proprietary five -band Speedshift Plus from AMG. Only this transmission is able to digest a huge torque of the engine, and then not completely. The engine with enlarged turbochargers is capable of issuing 1200 Nm, but the moment is forcibly limited by only a thousand. In addition to the sports and comfortable regime, the transmission is as many as two manuals - in M2, the transmission time switch another 25% faster than in M1.
On the roads, we traveled in ordinary chairs with electrical regulations - these are the same on the American SL 65 AMG Black Series. For a closed Laguna Seca highway, AMG specialists have chosen a European version, with sports buckets and facilitated doors - it is a little easier and adapted for driving in a helmet. Yes-
yes, but how else - the helmet and gloves were given to us without fail, security first of all. Inspired by the racing atmosphere, we can decide that there is a mechanic, but the machine is preserved, and in manual mode they need to be controlled by petals on the steering wheel. Electronics, however, does not forget to control us in any mode, and switching down is sometimes delayed so that the revolutions do not exceed into the red zone. But with overclocking there are no problems-no turbocations and no thoughtfulness, the most powerful AMG is ready to despise their own considerable mass and is directly torn forward. It would be worth writing something about the delightful song of the engine, but it doesn’t work out-we are not tormented by a sonorous silence and a crazy roar does not jerk, of course. The sound is pleasant and ... when you don’t notice something, it means that everything goes as it should.
No less easily our black German slows down. Even after several circles, he sensitively reacts to the movement of the pedal, no signs of overheating. Huge brake discs have both ventilation ducts inside and perforation.
Electronics here is constantly on guard. Pressing the brake includes even a completely disabled stabilization system. Therefore, it is better to include ESP in the sports mode, which allows the machine to slide slightly. But the anti -boom function works with any state of ESP, and at any time ready is slightly ready
Tear out the engine or brake the masking wheel. When such power is under the hood, it is quite appropriate. AMG, however, decided to get rid of the electronics in the suspension. The place of computerized hydraulics Active Body Control was occupied by ordinary springs and shock absorbers, but with the possibility of manual setting. As on racing boards, where the suspension is adjusted individually for each racer and for each track. How much is it necessary for a civilian car? Even if this is never needed when you pay $ 300 thousand for a car, you should get a maximum of opportunities. And Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series will provide you with this maximum. After all, today it is the fastest and most perfect Mercedes-Benz.
Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series
V8 engine BURBO 5980 cubic meters. cm
Power 760 liters. With. at 5400 rpm
Moment 1000 nm at 2200-4200 rpm
Rear -wheel drive transmission
Transmission 5-speed automatic
Mass 1870 kg
Acceleration to 100 km/chza 3.8 s
Speed \u200b\u200b320 km/h
Text: Valery Chusov
Photo: Daimler AG
Source: "Autopilot"
