Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG (R230)

Template:InfoboxCar2The Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG is a high-end performance variant of the SL R230 model range. It is only available as a convertible variant of the SL model line.

Production began in 2004 with a redesign of the model in 2009. The redesign included a large aspect of Mercedes-Benz's new design philosophy seen on the standard SL models although the SL 65 AMG saw the addition of an aero body kit, a different bonnet and different standard alloy wheels.

The 2004 styling of the SL 65 AMG was the only design featured in the Need for Speed series.

Need for Speed: Most Wanted

The SL 65 AMG was first featured in Need for Speed: Most Wanted but was only made available for Quick Race mode. The player can unlock a black SL 65 AMG by completing Challenge series event #68.

The SL 65 AMG will outperform most cars within its range.

A specially tuned blue variant of the SL 65 AMG was included in the Black Edition release of Need for Speed: Most Wanted alongside the standard variant although it doesn't perform as well as other Black Edition tuned vehicles such as the Porsche 911 GT2 (996), Chevrolet Corvette C6.R and BMW M3 GTR.

Need for Speed: Carbon

The SL 65 AMG appears in Need for Speed: Carbon as a Tier 2 Exotic class car and is unlocked in different manners depending on the player's progression;

• Tuner Career - Defeat Darius.
• Muscle Career - Defeat Darius.
• Exotic Career - Take over the Morgan Beach territory in Kempton.

The SL 65 AMG is known for its heavy steering although it has massive torque and a high top speed making it one of the fastest vehicles in its tier. It's not recommended for beginners as it has a tendency to understeer in corners due to its weight. It is best used in pursuits.

Need for Speed: ProStreet

The SL 65 AMG appears as a Tier 3 car in Need for Speed: ProStreet with the Booster DLC Pack.

The SL 65 AMG is known for its heavy steering although it has massive torque and a high top speed making it one of the fastest vehicles in its tier.

It's not recommended for beginners as it has a tendency to understeer in corners due to its weight. It is best used for Speed events.

Need for Speed: Undercover

The SL 65 AMG was featured in Need for Speed: Undercover as a Tier 2 car. It has the strongest accelerating once fully upgraded but this will make its performance identical to that of the Shelby GT500KR.

It can reach a top speed of 216mph (348km/h) with stock performance and 227mph (366km/h) with fully upgraded performance. The SL 65 AMG is only available in the Collector's Edition of Need for Speed: Undercover.

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 out perform 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.

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Need for Speed: Carbon

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Need for Speed: Shift

Shift 2: Unleashed