After all the spy shots and teasers, Mercedes-Benz has finally released the much-anticipated 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series. And now that Mercedes will be ending its relationship with McLaren, and therefore the production of the SLR, the new SL 65 AMG Black Series will be the king of high-performing models from the Stuttgart automaker - well until the SLC arrives.

Based on the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG and its 6.0L twin-turbo V12, engineers were able to extract a total of 661-hp (57-hp more than the SL 65 AMG) with a peak torque of 738 lb-ft - enough to throw on the Black Series badge. The engine is mated to a five-speed automatic transmission with the ability to shift in as little as 250 milliseconds. 0-60 comes in at 3.9 seconds with a top speed of 320Km/h.

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series will make its debut at the Paris Motor Show in October and will arrive in the U.S. in early 2009 with pricing starting above $300,000.

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