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"The cadence in new variants of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL line continues at a torrid pace. The all-new roadster made its debut at Detroit followed within weeks by the V-8 SL63 AMG at Geneva; and now the big dog, the V-12-powered 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG, makes its mark at the 2012 New York Auto Show in early April. As the top SL, the new model features a distinctive front fascia that incorporates a new two-blade grille and lower inlet finished in gloss black. The distinctive three-pointed star is mounted on two fins with airfoil profiles.   Video window may take a few moments to load...          Powered by a twin-turbo 6.0-liter V-12, the SL65 AMG makes a prodigious 621 bhp and 738 lb.-ft. of torque. Mercedes said this missile is capable of accelerating to 60 mph in 3.9 sec. with a top speed of 186 mph. Boasting 17 more horsepower than the previous SL65&amp;#039;s engine, the V-12 has been reworked with new turbochargers featuring an enlarged spiral cross section, new manifolds and wastegate channels to optimize airflow. On the exhaust side of the engine, AMG has modified the pipe layout to reduce backpressure.        2013 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG    The V-12 engine is mated to an AMG Speedshift Plus 7-speed sequential-shift transmission with a single automated clutch. The gearbox has four individual drive modes selected at the touch of a button: Controlled Efficiency (C), Sport (S), Sport Plus (S+) and Manual (M). The car is equipped with a fuel-saving start/stop mode that is active when the transmission is set to C.        2013 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG    Like the other new SLs in the line, this latest model takes advantage of the high strength, lightweight aluminum construction\u2014the only steel in the body is found in the windshield surround. Carbon-fiber composite body panels are also used to further reduce weight.        2013 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG    The 2013 Mercedes SL65 AMG is also fitted with an adaptable two-mode sport suspension, plus 6-piston front and single piston rear calipers clamping down on 15.4 in. front and 14.2 in. rear rotors.   The new model shares the same retractable glass roof as the other roadsters in the line, which features Magic Sky Control that allows its tint to switch from light to dark at the touch of a button.        2013 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG    The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG is slated to hit showrooms this November, while the SL550 is available now starting at $106,375. The V-8 SL63 will go on sale in July, and prices for both AMG roadsters have yet to be announced.        2013 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG   "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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