Mercedes Releases U.S. Prices for 2014 SLS AMG Black Series and C63 AMG Edition 507s

Coming soon to a Mercedes-Benz store next to you, are three brand-new and special AMG models: the 2014 SLS AMG Black Series coupeand the 2014 C63 AMG Edition 507 sedan and coupe, all of which have more power, more features, and as you would expect, a higher price tag.

To get into the specifics, the 2014 SLS AMG Black Series will set you back $275,000 plus $1,800 for destination and delivery, or $75,100 more than your run-of-the mill 583hp SLS AMG Coupe.

We've covered the Black Series in the past, but if for whatever reason you don't want to read our previous posts, in a nutshell, it gains a 622hp version of the V8 engine for a 3.5 second run to 60mph (96km/h), chassis revisions including suspension and brakes, a faster transmission, styling and aero improvements, plus new wheels and a re-trimmed interior.

The other special models are the C63 AMG 507 Edition Sedan, priced from $70,000 plus $925 for destination and delivery, and the C63 Edition 507 Coupe that starts at $72,500, excluding $925 for destination and delivery.

The short story on the 507 Edition (the long story can be found here) is that it replaces the optional AMG Development Package adding 56 hp to the output of the 6.3-liter V8 for a total of 507hp with 450 lb.-ft. of torque

According to the Germans, the coupe 507 Edition accelerates from 0-60mph (96km/h) in 4.1 seconds, or 0.3 seconds faster than the existing 451hp C63 AMG and also beats the former optional AMG Development Package which produced 481hp by 0.2 seconds. In addition, maximum speed has been electronically raised to 174 mph (280km/h), up from the standard 155mph (250km/h), while Mercedes has also tweaked the styling and added carbon ceramic brake discs.

Sales of the C63 AMG 507 Edition begin this month.

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Mercedes-Benz UK Puts a Price Tag on New SLS AMG GT and Black Series

As is customary in Britain, Mercedes-Benz has released pricing and opened the order books for its updated SLS AMG GT and the new SLS AMG Black Series, just a few months ahead of first deliveries in July 2013.

Already available in other markets, the revised SLS AMG GT is the new base model with on-the-road prices (OTR) starting from £165,030. The GT gains a 20hp power boost over the previous SLS AMG for a total output of 583hp (591PS) and peak torque of 650Nm (479 lb-ft), which is the same as before.

Mercedes quotes a 0-62mph (100km/h) time of 3.7 seconds, before achieving a top speed of 199 mph (320km/h), while the GT is said to return a combined fuel economy of 21.4 mpg UK, with CO2 emissions of 308 g/km.

An optimised AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT seven-speed sports transmission, a redeveloped AMG Ride Control Performance suspension, enhanced standard specification and some light changes to the interior and exterior trim complete the package.

Those looking for a more focused version of the SLS AMG can check out the new Black Series edition inspired by the SLS AMG GT3 racing car. Priced from £229,985 OTR, it gains a more potent iteration of the 6.2-liter V8 engine tweaked to deliver 622hp (631PS), but slightly less peak torque at to 634Nm (468 lb-ft). It’s also 70kg (154 lbs) lighter than the regular SLS AMG at 1,625 kg (3,583 lbs) and can accelerate from zero to 62mph (100km/h) in 3.6 seconds.

Mercedes-Benz engineers upgraded the Black Series model's aerodynamics, the Ride Control Performance suspension and added different wheels and a ceramic high-performance composite brake system.

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2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT: New Name for the Refreshed Coupe and Roadster Models

Just two years after the SLS AMG 'Gullwing' coupe went on sale and less than a year since the introduction of the Roadster model, Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a mildly update version of its halo supercar, which from now on, will be known as the SLS AMG GT in both body styles.

The update mostly focuses on improving the SLS AMG GT's performance and handling with the 6.2-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine gaining an extra 20hp over the outgoing model at 583hp (591PS) at 6,800rpm, while maximum torque remains the same at 650Nm (479 lb-ft) at 4,750rpm.

Along with a faster AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed double-clutch transmission featuring newly developed gear change functions and optimized transmission control, the V8 propels the SLS AMG GT from zero to 100 km/h 0.1 seconds faster than the current model at 3.7 seconds, and can reach 200 km/h (124mph) in 11.2 seconds [0-60mph:3.6s].

Top speed is electronically limited at 317km/h (197mph).

The 2013 model is also enhanced with the newly developed AMG RIDE CONTROL Performance suspension that features stiffer spring/damper tuning and dispenses in "Comfort" mode. There are two more settings named "Sport" and "Sport Plus".

The German supercar rides on 19-inch, 10-spoke forged alloy wheels wrapped in 265/35 R 19 tires up front, and 20-inch rims with 295/30 R 20 tires on the rear. Three additional AMG light-alloy wheels are also available.

Visual changes for the 2013 SLS AMG GT include the darkened headlamps and taillights, red-painted brake calipers, a new black gloss finish for the grille trim, exterior mirrors and the fins on the bonnet and wings.

On the inside, Mercedes-Benz added Alcantara to the door panels, center sections of the seats and the flat bottom steering wheel which also gets a red 12 o'clock marking, gloss black accent trims, and black dials for the instrument panel cluster.

New optional features include an AMG designo Exclusive STYLE leather package and a fresh assortment of color combinations.

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT will go on sale in the U.S. in mid-November 2012, replacing all previous SLS AMG versions, with prices to be announced.

In Europe, sales commence in October 2012, with prices in Germany set at €204,680 for the SLS AMG GT and €213,010 for the SLS AMG GT Roadster.

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