Getting Coffee In A Mercedes SL65 Black Series!

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I visit ‪@DKEngineeringTV‬ to get behind the wheel of a car I've always wanted to experience... the Mercedes Benz SL65 AMG Black Series!
Only 350 cars were made and it produced around 660hp and 1,000nm of torque from it's twin turbo V12... in 2009! Insane figures.
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I guess it's nice marketing for them as well;)

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With a coffee in one hand.

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He was the one who put them on the map.

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He cornily puts himself in the thumbnail every time. He also doesn’t do a clickbait type churn. He’s for a car purist who likes and can sit through all the weird car nerd stuff we love.

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He, like most, has taken money from the devil car vertical, not the genuine purist I thought, just unsubscribed, I thought he was better than the herd.

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[@abecarsofbk]

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[@matt_ey6]

2 STG Uploads a week, what more can we ask for??

[@humunahumunaha9770]

Steak dinner and bj

[@carloscanizares4699]

3.

[@razorworks111]

An SL63 Black Series.

[@larssonk22]

@@carloscanizares4699 4. Including F1 chat.

[@carloscanizares4699]

@@larssonk22 As a film school grad, I'd really LOVE a BTS series of how he runs everything - planning, production, post. He's the auto KZbinr I relate with the most, yet he still has time to be a father, husband and person who makes sense of what Tony rambles on about. He's like Manny Koshbin minus the Veyrons.

[@C-M-E]

The cars of this era will always have a special place in my heart, especially this one, the LFA and the 458. It seems like a lifetime ago in memories, but when they were new, I was splitting time between in-house security for a high end hotel and as a PPO for corporate clientele. I had several eccentric gentleman with eclectic tastes in automobiles whom I worked for that allowed me to live out brief fantasies in their cars at their behest, even if it was a short jaunt to the airport or around the block from the parking garage. In the truest sense of the phrase, "They don't make 'em like they used to!"

[@amitkulkarni6267]

The SL65 AMG Black series is an under-rated car. Fantastic video, Sam

[@kdm_entertainment]

Wouldnt say under rated?? Its regarded legendary

[@amitkulkarni6267]

@@kdm_entertainment true that man

[@kdm_entertainment]

@@amitkulkarni6267 :)

[@Grover91]

I've been in one that had a slightly shoutier exhaust, better seats and a bir more power. And I fell in love.

[@amitkulkarni6267]

@@Grover91 lucky you brother, we barely spot amgs here

[@MrThomasLoekke]

This car is amazing! This video reminds me of last summer, when my dad and i went to germany to collect his SL65 AMG (non black series). The guy he bought it off asked if we had time to see another car he had in a garage a few kilometers away. It turned out it was a SL65 Black series. What a car!

[@johnohare992]

Suggestion for coffee related episodes /series titles: Bean Brew Glass.

[@jonathanharrison3128]

Sam, your 911 looks so dam good. The colour of your 911, plus the colour of the wheels….wow. You have a good eye for choosing the colour combination 👍

[@HenzPowell]

Man I love this car. Always happy to see modern classics on the channel! Weirdly I had a chat to an owner of one of these at a fuel station when they were first delivered. He picked his up along with Jeremy Clarkson and some famous chef...

[@keynesianeconomics4113]

I was on edge the whole video seeing those roads and such a valuable car traversing them.

[@joshuawoodford7977]

I think you need to do a series of “Cars That Were on Top Gear That we Watched Growing up” Great video as always, superb type of content! More cars like this please 👌🏻

[@jacks20009]

Was binge watching some classics from 2018, with SOL in Monaco driving the Aventador for the first time. Refreshed the channel and saw this video! Great content Sam I love this channel.

[@kumarkarthikeyan8329]

Kudos you got braving the utter uk weather non sense and taking out this German v12 behemoth in style… def considering a visit in a future uk visit

[@duncanbleak3819]

10 out of 10 for looks and power. The one that defines the 'Black Series'!

[@lawrencefearon6830]

An SL65 Black Series on Michelin Cup2's in the rain is almost insane. The fact that you were able to control it easily speaks to your restraint and respect as well as the virtuoso engineering of the tires which as you know are track focused but road friendly. Put the same tires on an SL65 Roadster and acceleration and handling are tremendously improved over the original PZero's of 2009. The correct select upgrades are almost like a built in cheat code.

[@blackbeastsquad994]

So cool to see that legend on the road. Was just thinking about it last week. Some cars are just cool, no matter how unpractical ❤

[@michae8jackson378]

Sam I've always been a massive fan of the SLs! And this is the epitome of the SL cars! Love that you're reviewing it! Much love from Florida and Kansas!

[@snakewad123]

Are you like really long ? Your legs in Florida and head in Kansas ?

[@pruett89]

I love all the content, test drives, GT3, 360 it doesn’t matter!! Im happy with all of it!

[@lucaspiresr]

That cameraview from 15:30 and on is PERFECT 🤌

[@helmihariz4259]

Been watching you since the TT days. Happy to see you come so far. Good on you Sam 👌🏽

[@performanceoptimization5876]

I'll never forget driving south on 400 in Atlanta and a saw one lone car in my review mirror a good half mile back. Even that far away, I knew something was different and special. The SL65 Black Series caught and passed me quickly. Wow!!

[@timwin7155]

Drove the SL65 couple years ago on a promo day at our local dealer. Unreal and dangerous acceleration...loved it!

[@tomfpearce]

Awesome Sam! Let's go. The content is Literally levels above every other car channel

[@mrdanielknight]

Great video Sam and couldn't agree with you more regarding this side of Mercedes. It's a shame the direction they're heading in but thank god we have cars like this to look back on and enjoy as classics.

[@scottlenahan8228]

Always had a soft spot for these what a beautiful car. Great memories seeing it on top gear.

[@ManssourJ]

SAM!!!! YOUR KILLING IT! Loving the Black Series!!

[@joelsilvarodrigues]

Incredible car! Excellent video, as always. This car is very rare and even so, here in Portugal, there are two for sale at the same dealer :O

[@staggtastic9951]

It’s more a CL65 Black if the roof does flop down!!! And no A.B.C. suspension. Perfect.

[@hamishinglis493]

Excellent video. Thank you, Sam. I spotted one in Edinburgh traffic a few weeks ago.

[@chrisk3476]

The SL 65 Black series is one of the best looking cars ever made in my opinion! That wide rear...🤩

[@dylandemorney2307]

Sam, thank you for your content. We appreciate it!

[@benpenagonzales6014]

Love it! Always had a hankering for an SL. Peak Merc engineering and then those arches! Awesome

[@voorheesjason3161]

14:31 ... full interior clean too. Thanks, STG 🫥 🤣👍💯

[@scalecrawlnl]

Well, if the video does not sell this car, then I don't know what will! Fun 'youngtimer' coffee run, love the massive wing and wider arches. The car deserves an evening video on the Wangan, maybe get a coffee in Tokyo next? Thank you, surprise choice, much looking forward to more Sam :)

[@johnprince5931]

Mid-week heaven. Thanks for the extra content Sam.

[@KNMK259]

Lovely you got the chance. I remember Jeremy doing the review. I slightly remember Theo Walcott had one and also Toto Wolff had one too.

[@fishhead90]

15:30 even in a Mercedes, those are still Porsche cup holders. 😂

[@pabsistaken]

Just fantastic. Agree entirely with your perspective here!

[@EAD_0]

It always has been an absolute unicorn. What an amazing looking machine. 👌

[@dan77773]

She's a beauty, analogue beast. As always great contact Sam.

[@chrisp4899]

Love the seats in the porshe👌

[@cephasmakuzva]

Shout-out the team at Dk engineering. They are absolute legends.

[@stevehines5256]

It just looks absolutely fantastically OTT…love it 😎👍

[@neacsumatei]

Incredibile car and very rare! Great vlog as always.

[@golden5522]

The BMW E46 M3 and Sl65 Black series is an era we'll never see again. I love those cars it breaks me that I'll never gonna get the chance to own one of either 😢

[@marklawrence6433]

Great stuff as usual ! 👏

[@DeeD898]

Haha the only video of yours where I was genuinely stressed out. Rain and that particular car 😅😅

[@MaxiMaxLondon]

The guys at DK are absolute legends

[@bryantcurtis2573]

Such a beautiful car and so rare!

[@kierantilley2590]

That facility looks absolutely incredible

[@RichardRatner.1972]

Love your videos Sam. Thanks very much. Big love, kindest regards, Richard U.K

[@outsidethepyramid]

Your Porsche is lovely. congratz

[@GLORYZONE92]

That thing is stunning

[@AKhan.28]

Love love love the sl65.

[@jd32k]

That's such a sick car mate. The gt3

[@jaferkhan4108]

The SL65 has and will always be the most amazing Merc ever made, along with the CLKGTR. Sam, it's time to do a Diablo 6.0 now ... brilliant video

[@stichupman]

CLK DTM AMG is pretty special.

[@jweatherly26]

Such an amazing car, with a proper set of track wheels and tires this thing would be one of my ultimate cars ever made, ever.

[@chriscummings9141]

Been watching since the Alfa Romano 4c days love the vids

[@grantfergusson-hx3fp]

Brave taking that out in the rain 😬

[@WarriorPleb]

the SL65 black series has been my all favourite merc for so long

[@larssonk22]

I think the AMG One is proof that there are still some people at Mercedes crazy enough to do it again.

[@arvidkarlberg5845]

midnight club 3 on OG xbox made this my favourite car. thank you for showing it to us! I would love to see one one day

[@brubru6819]

What’s not to love 6 ltr - 691 BHP - 0 to 62mph in 3.8 seconds. Awesome paint job ❤❤❤❤❤

[@khanyilemgwebi2575]

It's 670 bhp.

[@MrDarrenNice]

Always loved the look of these. And you are certainly braver than me, driving that in that atrocious weather 😅

[@Winterrrrrrrrrrrr]

Haha High Wycombe 🤣 that was a surprise

[@cp4512]

Your GT3 is such a great colour 😍

[@thecremeegg]

It's an absolute stunner

[@antonoat]

Sam your description was as exciting as the car itself! 👏👍😀 PS I wouldn’t have trusted that cup holder, actually I wouldn’t have taken a cup of coffee anywhere near that interior 😮

[@theheftheftyguy]

Wow I can’t believe I never knew this existed it’s amazing

[@greyguy.960]

I wish car companies still did these sorts of cars. Taking a very powerful car and turning it up to 11. Respect to Merc, one lucky owner is going to get this and it's only going to go up in value.

[@albundy5992]

We had a green one here in Bedford.

[@Stigs722]

DK facility is absolutely nuts

[@faisalleeds]

Probably in the top 3 best looking Merc's. 500E or 190E era was also good.

[@robmowe8090]

That garage looks like a real life version of the Thunderbirds base

[@sidrens1047]

Amazingly the Merc Black Series looks like it was launched today and looks better than most sports cars today!!!!

[@jgonzalesm6]

SL's in "that era" (2009) ran on Mercedes ABC suspension system. This was a hydraulic suspension. There was no "air ride" suspension for SL's in 2009.

[@michaeljordan7733]

This is my dream car and whenever I can get one for the right price and mileage I'm definitely buying it

[@noelagostonkovacs4475]

5:47 Next time can you show us that covered up Porsche 365 Speedster next to the Ferrari?? Those lines are perfection😍

[@andygtv]

Love the 1970s seats

[@MalcomMcLeod]

This was my go to car in TDU2

[@rob_nice1]

Probably my favorite Benz.

[@ernestroman2842]

The Moonwatch is back!!!🔥🔥

[@DJ_Shenanigan00]

This could be a rare occasion that Tony would actually like a older car. Can't wait for his opinion on the podcast

[@Kxji]

Sam looked like he was steering a boat 😂

[@Winnister]

Almost no noise through the tunnel! Colour me surprised

[@brianiswrong]

The sort of car a serious collector adds to the collection. If you know,you know.

[@MrAaronb400]

Remember seeing a sl65 black series near the tank museum driving about close to poole/weymouth and it looked menacing. I'm sure only about 8 were uk cars when I had a look. 250k new though!!

[@filipegil8752]

Driving a Benz wearing a Porsche jacket... that will go down well at Stuttgart 🤣 Well done to take that beast out on such conditions, brave people at DK too🤪

[@motorconcierge]

OH LORD YES! This era of Merc is my second favorite after W124 E500 / W140 S600 / W 202 AMG legendary lineup, but I put the pinnacle of AMG 6.3 e.g. CLS w218 / C w204 / S W221 AMG 6.3 and of course the SL65 almost on the same shelf. Mercedes, please, please, please, it is not too late to turn back. THIS is why we loved you and not the Jetson mobiles.

[@martinadams1971]

Silver wheels class! Little envious, beautiful car. The Porsche GT3........

[@finnsacker8867]

Such a beautiful car. Someone near my house owns one and its just so imposing.

[@bojanalex5927]

SL65 BE is the beast!

[@AvPLX]

This is my favourite Mercedes!😊

[@davepyne62]

loved this one Sam a bit different but great video and a unicorn car for me too

[@avmelidor]

One of my favorite Mercedes

[@holeefok3158]

Looks 100% better than the new design.

[@TrendingCarsChannel]

That cup holder is perfect if you want to feel constant anxiety while driving.

[@natbarron]

The coffee is gonna splash out of that lid all over the centre console guaranteed

[@zaink7037]

Used to be my dream car this. Would browse through autotrader of people putting the black series bodykit on a SL500 or 55 AMG

[@eea1119]

Such a beautiful car

[@brianiswrong]

Even the sat nav was hoping for a pull " in a 1/4 of a mile"