If you caught Top Gear over the weekend you probably would have seen the awesome 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series review by Jeremy Clarkson. If you didn’t, well, you can watch it right here after the jump before it’s taken down by YouTube. We’ll stop rambling – click through to watch the video.

Refresher ower comes from a 6.0L twin-turbo V12 that produces 661-hp and a peak torque of 738 lb-ft. The engine is mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. 0-60mph comes in at 3.9 seconds with a top speed of 199mph.

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2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series:

2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series:

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• •  6.0 V12 Bi-turbo producing 670-hp and a maximum torque of 738 lb-ft.
• •  0 to 62 mph in 3.8 seconds; top speed of 199 mph.
• •  550 lbs lighter than the Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG.
• •  Will cost you $300,000

Mercedes-Benz unveiled its new 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series in the U.S. at the 2008 LA Auto Show yesterday. We have to say, seeing the SL 65 AMG Black Series in person is a totally different experience then seeing it in press photos.

Only 175 units will make it to the U.S. so you better get your hands on one quick. Pricing starts at a whopping $300,000.

2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series – Live from 2008 LA Auto Show:

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Completing the trio we’ve seen throughout the day, the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series is the last car being shown off today by the AMG Performance Studio. The new SL 65 AMG Black Series was a tough job for the AMG Performance Studio who worked on the new body design with large air inlets, wide mudguards and features such as the extendable spoiler. A large number of components were made from lightweight carbon-fiber knocking off 550 lbs when comparing it to its sibling, the SL 65 AMG.

Even the chassis of the new 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series received a completely new design to work with the rear axle limited slip differential and the 3-level ESP. AMG Performance Studio topped off the SL 65 AMG Black Series with 19 or 20-inch Dunlop sports tires, an AMG high-performance brake system and an all-black interior featuring nappa leather, alcantara and carbon fiber trims.

Other than that we already know that power comes from a 6.0L V12 biturbo engine making 670-hp with a maximum torque of 738 lb-ft. Mated to a SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 5-speed automatic gearbox, the SL 65 AMG Black Series goes from 0 to 62 mph in 3.8 seconds with a top speed of 199 mph. The transmission also allows four different drive programs and a double clutch function.

Want to know more? We did some thorough digging and found out pricing details for you. Pricing starts at 327,250 euros ($415,918 USD) with the first models to be delivered later this month.

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2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series: