Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG (R230)

2003 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG (R230)
Mercedes-Benz 2003  Germany
Engine
6.0L Twin-Turbo V12 (M275 AMG)
604 bhp (450 kW) @ 4800 - 5100 rpm
738 lb⋅ft (1001 N·m) @ 2000 - 4000 rpm
Performance
Top Speed	155 mph (249 km/h)
Top Speed	155 mph (249 km/h)
0-60 mph	4.1 secs.
0-60 mph	4.1 secs.
Transmission	5-speed Automatic
Transmission	5-speed Automatic
Kerb Weight	2,120 kg (4,674 lbs)
Kerb Weight	2,120 kg (4,674 lbs)
Layout
Front-Engine, Rear-wheel drive

The 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG (R230) is a high-end performance variant of the R230 Mercedes-Benz SL model range. The car was only available as a convertible.

Production began in 2004 and it underwent a facelift in 2008 along with an introduction of the Black Series variant.

The redesign adopted the company's new design philosophy seen on the standard SL models although the SL 65 AMG saw the addition of an aero body kit, an altered bonnet, and new standard alloy wheels.

Games

Need for Speed: Most Wanted

The SL 65 AMG appears in Need for Speed: Most Wanted.

Stock

The stock SL 65 AMG is unlocked upon the player beating event #68 of the Challenge Series:

• #68 - Pursuit Length: Evade a Heat Level 5 pursuit after thirty minutes.

Upon being unlocked, it is made available as a Bonus car for use in Quick Race or multiplayer. It can not be purchased in the Career mode or be selected for customisation in My Cars.

Complete Challenge Series event #68 Bonus Top Speed 5.3 Acceleration 7.4 Handling 7

Tuned

The tuned SL 65 AMG is included with the Black Edition release and is available from the beginning as a Bonus car for use in Quick Race or multiplayer.

It can not be purchased in the Career mode or be selected for customisation in My Cars.

Available from the beginning Bonus Requires the Black Edition Top Speed 5.3 Acceleration 7.5 Handling 7

Need for Speed: Carbon

The SL65 AMG appears in Need for Speed: Carbon as a tier 2 exotic class car.

It has heavy steering, although it produces a great deal of torque, giving it quick acceleration, even up to par with some of its muscle rivals, and has a high top speed, although it is easily outperformed on bendy tracks. It has a tendency to understeer through corners due to its weight, and is best used in pursuits.

Stock

The stock SL65 AMG is unlocked for purchase in the Career mode depending on the player's chosen career path:

• Exotic: Take over Morgan Beach, Kempton
• Muscle: Defeat Darius in the "Boss Race: Canyon Duel" event in Silverton
• Tuner: Defeat Darius in the "Boss Race: Canyon Duel" event in Silverton

Once unlocked, it can be purchased from any Car Lot for 125,000 cash.

Exotic Tier 2 Stock: 125,000 cash Top Speed 4.4 Acceleration 5.3 Handling 5.4

Bonus

The bonus SL65 AMG is included with the Collector's Edition release and is available for use in Quick Race from the beginning of the game.

Exotic Tier 2 Bonus Requires the Collector's Edition Top Speed 6.9 Acceleration 8.8 Handling 6.2

Need for Speed Carbon: Own the City

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The SL 65 AMG appears in Need for Speed Carbon: Own the City and is unlocked after defeating Scotty. It is also driven by the leader of the Krimson Crew - EX.

Need for Speed: ProStreet

The SL 65 AMG appears as part of the downloadable Booster pack for Need for Speed: ProStreet as a Tier 3 car.

Need for Speed: Undercover

The SL 65 AMG appears as part of the Collector's Edition of Need for Speed: Undercover as a tier 2 car.

It has the strongest acceleration, once fully upgraded, but this will make its performance identical to that of the Shelby GT500KR. It appears in the PlayStation 2 and Nintendo Wii releases with a price tag of $70,000.

It can reach a top speed of 216 mph (348 km/h) with stock performance and 227 mph (366 km/h) when fully upgraded.

Need for Speed: Shift

The SL 65 AMG appears in Need for Speed: Shift as a tier 3 car with a price of $140,000 and a car rating of 8.50. It is unlocked alongside all other tier 3 vehicles once the player earns 80 stars.

It has strong acceleration and a high top speed at the cost of handling. The SL 65 AMG can outperform many other cars on circuits featuring many straights although it may require some handling tuning for particularly twisting circuits.

Shift 2: Unleashed

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The SL 65 AMG appears in Shift 2: Unleashed as a Modern C class road car with a performance rating of 939 with a handling rating of 3.33 and can be purchased for $142,000.

Need for Speed: Edge

The SL 65 AMG 2007 appears in Need for Speed: Edge with an S class performance rating.

S 674 Requires 500 blueprints to produce Top Speed 664 Acceleration 694 Nitro Capacity 666 Strength 391 Durability 378

Gallery

Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2005)
Stock

Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2005)
Tuned

Need for Speed: Carbon
Stock

Need for Speed: Carbon
Bonus

Need for Speed: Carbon
Challenge Series

Need for Speed: Carbon - Own The City
Stock
(PlayStation Portable/Zeebo)

Need for Speed: Carbon - Own The City
EX's
(PlayStation Portable/Zeebo)

Need for Speed: ProStreet
Stock

Need for Speed: Undercover
Stock

Need for Speed: Undercover
Stock
(PlayStation 2 / Wii)

Need for Speed: Undercover
Custom
(PlayStation 2 / Wii)

Need for Speed: Undercover
Stock
(PlayStation Portable)

Need for Speed: Shift
Stock

Need for Speed: Shift
Stock
(Promotional Image)

Shift 2: Unleashed
Stock

Shift 2: Unleashed
Works Converted

Need for Speed: Edge
Stock

Need for Speed: Edge
Stock
(Promotional Image)