Mercedes SL (R230) SL 65 AMG

TANZANITE BLUE METALLIC WITH GREY EXCLUSIVE LEATHER

FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS INCLUDE:- AMG 5-SPEED SPEEDSHIFT GEARBOX, EXCLUSIVE LEATHER PACKAGE, AMG BODYSTYLING, AMG SPORTS SUSPENSION, BURR WALNUT TRIM, SHIPS DECK FISHBONE WOOD CENTRE CONSOLE, KEYLESS GO, MULTICONTOUR HEATED SEATS WITH MEMORY FUNCTION, APS COMMAND WITH NAVIGATION AND BLUETOOTH TELEPHONE SYSTEM, PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM, PARKTRONIC, ELECTRIC FOLDING MIRRORS, AMG 19” LIGHT ALLOY WHEELS, TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING, ACTIVE BODY CONTROL, BI-XENON HEADLAMPS, ILLUMINATED DOOR ENTRY GUARDS, CARPET MATS.

Hexagon Classics are delighted to offer this low mileage SL65 AMG Biturbo V12, which looks superb in its classic colour combination. This car originally listed at over £152,000 new, and so the SL65 had the lowest production numbers of any R230 variant, (just 3,055 units worldwide), and are highly sought after by collectors. Just a tiny number of cars are currently left in the UK.

The fifth generation SL roadster was a huge success for Mercedes-Benz. It was a mix of beautiful styling with a wide range of engines, however this SL65 model became a flagship that shook the supercar world. The fast, sleek, roadster received the big, twin-turbo M275 V12 engine from AMG in 2004. From the outside, there were few clues to let others know that it was the top version of the SL. A front apron with a wide centre grille and angled spokes resembled the form of an F1 car. On the bumper's sides, a pair of air-exhausts were placed to help to cool the radiators. Behind the front wheels, another pair of air-scoops were installed to extract the air from the wheel-well. In the back, the rear bumper featured a diffuser in its lower side, with the four oval exhausts.

The SL 65 AMG version of the R230 offers 612 hp from its twin-turbocharged 5,980 cc V12 engine at 5500 rpm. The maximum torque figure is a staggering 738 lb/ft. Mercedes-Benz listed a 0-60 mph time of 4.2 seconds on their official website, though several road tests show that it took under 4 seconds to reach 60 mph. Car and Driver magazine achieved 60 mph from a standstill in 3.6 seconds, 100 mph in 7.5 seconds and recorded a quarter mile time of 11.6 seconds.

Supplied new by Tony Purslow Mercedes-Benz in November 2004, our SL65 AMG V12 has a full service history, original driver’s instruction books, service invoices, and its spare remote key. The SL65 AMG V12 was sold in very small numbers in the UK, which ensures exclusivity. Benefiting from a recent inspection service, our SL 65 AMG is all ready to be enjoyed. It really is the epitome of a Mercedes modern classic that is rapidly becoming more desirable amongst enthusiasts. It will also be supplied with a 12-month comprehensive warranty.

Available to view now at our London showrooms.