Renntech Tuned SL65 AMG Black Series - 810hp V12 BiTurbo Mercedes-Benz (POV Binaural Audio)

[@willum223]

Don't think you've ever sounded so nervous when driving a car before. Absolute unit of a thing.

[@TedwardDrives]

It’s a little sketchy

[@JeremiBulakowski]

What makes me the most impressed in this case is 1300 FREAKIN NM! Trucks in the 90’s had similar parameters from 12-13 litre engines.

[@memorimusic420]

Insane right!

[@Porkycheun]

And I believe they were factory limited in torque (standard SL65) because they would produce around 1500 Nm and destroyed gearboxes during the testing phase.

[@MrMlbfan6]

@@Porkycheunyea they didn’t have a gearbox at the time that could stand the power . I think all the amg in that time has the same issues with the gearbox

[@bigchungus1848]

at 2-3000 rpm....

[@edalder2000]

"Too much is never enough." "Anything worth doing is worth overdoing."

[@johnpulawski35]

rip jim simons

[@edalder2000]

Sweet baby Jesus. If they ever reboot "Back To The Future," that car could be the time machine. No more mods are needed.

[@DexxonGamer77]

I think the SLS Black Series would be the most appropriate. Gullwings and all.

[@electrikoptik]

A car time machine needs to do two things: 1. reach 88mph and 2. have a flux capacitor

[@holmieg3435]

Honestly, the modern day delorean would probably be the cybertruck

[@sidewayzmike]

The way it accelerates, the only way I would describe it, as the car simply "time warps" me down the street 😂

[@RyanRoadReaper]

As if the SL65 Black Series wasn't already a crazy car 😅

[@roscoes-wetsuit1]

5:48 Tedward about to lay a patch in the drivers seat 😂

[@admireable]

What a classic! Didn't know we were living in the good AMG era when they made cars like these.

[@PROTO_JK]

Awesome content. That pull at 6:25 you can see the white vehicle and all life’s problems being left behind in the rear view mirror.

[@rootsmanuva82]

Look how beautiful and satisfying those analog gauges are. I predict analog gauges will make a comeback after the fad of digital gauge clusters fades away.

[@blinkbp534]

That might just be the best looking car I've ever seen

[@isukarse]

SL´s are just in their own league Such a luxurious looking car, the lines are perfect its insane

[@TehSpury]

Still safer than a motorcycle

[@corollavirus4age]

Wife : "You have to sell this motorcycle. is too dangerous, buy a car!, its alot safer and it has more space." Husband: "ok darling not a problem" * Proceeds to show up in a 800hp SL65 Black Series * Wife: *"BRÆH."*

[@aleaallee]

@@corollavirus4age Still way safer than a motorcycle, though.

[@Part-TimePro]

And? Still gonna get gapped. Plus there's perception of speed.

[@aleaallee]

@@Part-TimePro Sure buddy

[@Part-TimePro]

@@aleaallee it's getting gapped, sorry. I think you strongly underestimate power to weight ratio.

[@xikaid9350]

just saw the car at Cars&Coffee at Larz Anderson Auto, looks stunning in person than in video.

[@RoadsUntraveled]

Best looking modern Mercedes. Thanks for the drive!

[@jeffthejinjer]

Taking "Deathtrap" to the next level 😮

[@Silentbob-m9j]

Actually bud, fast car's Don't kill - it's dummies with lead in their right foot, that the magic! 😉

[@ChevyBM]

That V12 is a masterpiece!

[@Fds840]

Amazing the V12 motor sound.

[@daniel16.4]

Beautiful mate! Beautiful! I love that you kept the look in and out as original. Just more hp and torque. This car is an absolute legend. And an absolute dream car. Big love ❤

[@Michael_Michaels]

2:55 it sounds like a high spec/luxury marine boat! Delicious sound!!

[@jerryburdick8051]

What a machine! I wonder what a retrofit to, say, an 8-speed ZF might do? Those massive craters between gears on the 5-speed might be life savers, but can you imagine staying in boost up into overdrive?

[@Cian374]

Those 4 cars parked beside each other omg is this heaven or what 😍

[@CollectingAddiction]

Also 100% renntech always makes everything so clean. I do like how you said its not that suicidal but you were babying it (which is proper considering its not yours) haha

[@ashishnelson94]

Watching this video again! Can't stop falling in love with this beauty

[@bavarianstreettool]

If there was ever a car for those HREs, this is the car. Wow what a car. I hope to get an experience like that with the twin turbo v12 I'm building. Killer video!

[@M5S]

Best looking, sounding evil car ever! Unbeatable Mercedes!

[@massimolettuce]

As I previously have said, loved this car, I still love it and will keep loving it - it’s exquisite!

[@whatsupwithsteve]

I learned my power lesson on my c6Z06. It was perfectly balanced and easy to drive in its stock form. After I did the heads and cam, tune, e85etc. it wasn't nearly as fun. Sounded great with that nice cam lope but too much of a pain to operate. Sometimes stock is better imo...:)

[@andrewg.7793]

Wow, that thing looks amazing. Sick. 🏎️

[@fenix_group8726]

I never seen before an SL BLACK SERIES without the bucket seats!!

[@alexluke84]

...only in US...in EU the standard is buckets

[@fenix_group8726]

@@alexluke84 exactly, i'm from Germany.

[@WayApp]

Absolutely stunning, a true standout.

[@MattH-wg7ou]

I could feel your anxiety through the screen! What a beast! I dont know what the gearing is but I bet this thing will easily just RIP past 200mph

[@embiggens1]

Lol, I've built a few undrivable cars in my day. This was a fun one to watch.

[@jamesthefirst_8147]

the hole car is art but those wheels tho, stunning looking thing

[@Vili69420]

this car looks amazing

[@MelchizedekKohen]

My dream machine is right here 💪

[@CollectingAddiction]

Those HREs are pretty fun. My SL65 Black is just beautiful but only a Renntech R1 package. This R3 would be even crazier.

[@slocarfr]

yet again, hi ted!

[@acalthu]

Tom these days just trying not to die on a daily basis.

[@ShadooshhTv]

Such an amazing license plate

[@Wulf573]

Cops are not allowed to pull him over

[@MrFdfdfg]

Can we appreciate the 6969 number plate 🤣

[@TedwardDrives]

It’s there for your happiness!

[@Jigaboo1929]

@@TedwardDrivesI farted

[@ryanfraley7113]

I see why Steve Jobs loved the SL, this car is a beast.

[@tvthecat]

Even I was scared and I'm lying down on my bed watching it on a laptop.

[@iamcarl4591]

Try the SLS Black Series or C63 Black next! Those are moster in both corner and straightline. Lucky enough to ride on a C63 Black Series before and it was unforgettable

[@AlexZac-w5d]

16 mpg somehow ??? Nice meeting you again :)

[@blackjacket_]

It sounds like some kind of first working prototype of warp machine

[@MrCarGuy]

Original wheels fit it much better

[@pduffy83usa]

Great video Ted!!

[@titaniummechanism3214]

A rare car like that can really be screwed up by modifying it, but this looks really good. Just oozes cool.

[@bigchungus1848]

the only thing i would change is the transmission and remove the limiter. This engine is LIMITED to 738lbft of torque, yes limited. without the limiter it can produce close to 900 lbft of torque.

[@BooTub3]

You know the craziest part about the SL AMG lineup of those years (non Black series) The SL55 vs the SL63/SL65 there wasn’t much of a difference besides in price, the supercharger vs the turbo lag on the tt v12 and the extra weight meant similar times and numbers, it was more of a status symbol 🤏🏽 I’d pick up the 5.4 ANY and EVERY day over the 63/65 just because of reliability and the sound 🥰

[@G55STEYR]

Watch the original track test of Bernd Schneider using it at it's limit, spinning angry and compressing that suspension

[@Monaco377]

HREs are amazing, but those particular wheels aside from the carbon, look absolutely awful. Especially on this car. Aside from the wheels the car is a monster.

[@tomolarney440]

I've been more excited about a dodge viper than your sl65

[@uriel7940]

One of the most interesting!

[@ElliWoelfin]

Need to stop with the HREs. They don't even slightly fit the car

[@Syncopia]

Money doesn't equal taste!

[@indigowynn]

It wouldn’t be a Mercedes skunworks unless it’s ugly

[@iplaybose]

holy shit man ... thats a monster

[@lenol0315]

This is the most badass shit I’ve ever seen

[@fiddleywest3778]

There's something about these old v12s, they have a very beautiful lazy sound.

[@C4RSPOTS]

dream car for a reason

[@KyleMurambadoro-n8q]

hi tedward i love ur videos.....could you please bring more cars old school

[@TedwardDrives]

That’s what I do!

[@KyleMurambadoro-n8q]

thanks man

[@KyleMurambadoro-n8q]

@@TedwardDrives God be with you always

[@fenix_group8726]

Waiting an "autobahn blast" like @autotopnl !! 😂😂😂

[@TedwardDrives]

Feel free to contribute to my legal expenses if you’d like to see that 😆

[@fenix_group8726]

@@TedwardDrives hahahahaa i'll open a gofund for you!

[@cingkole7893]

autobahn specialist

[@SparklyDoesPCgaming]

Dream car, would love to top one out

[@samuelmilligan9391]

yeah I'd drive that

[@juice7661]

I would swap that drivetrain to a miata. Only then I would drive it.

[@kantina4765]

@@juice7661too calm and slow for me tbh how about a trabant

[@juice7661]

@@kantina4765 But you ain't pulling no beaches on a friggin' Trabant🤔

[@kantina4765]

@@juice7661 you're only pulling dudes under 5'6 in a miata

[@dissle_atl]

Brabus > RennTech but both very awesome companies ❤️

[@dezzi03]

I don’t think I have ever seen Tedward somewhat “scared” by a car and he has driven some insane stuff… makes me wonder who are they building this car for? who can handle it at it’s limits?

[@anthrax659]

Those HRE’s are insane

[@Michael_Michaels]

You need an unrestricted track to properly test such a beast.

[@sir_kala]

I know this wasn't the first Black Series model, but is easily the Grandpa Black Series, everything about this car is ridiculous for 2008... I miss this Mercedes German things

[@raymanbb8274]

355s on a street car is insane

[@wizzfizz6800]

That explains the abysmal turning ratio. Extreme stagger lol

[@agopkt]

id wake up early on sunday morning tomorrow hammer that thing down rt-2 when the sun is up and no cars

[@ahmadmarzodandy6054]

that gt4rs spec us gorgeous

[@jadeng1147]

This is the first time I’ve ever seen Tom a little scared of a car. He’s scared? I’m scared-er.

[@chrisej5987]

That has the same rev range as the gen 3 viper... with a less linear power curve. I don't know if that's sad for the SL or cool for the Viper 😅

[@bogdanolariu2651]

Emotion!

[@Pyroguy92]

Was awesome seeing this beast at Larz Anderson this morning, it's even more sinister in person! I didn't get a chance to ask you, but what was your favorite car at C&C today?

[@TedwardDrives]

The gemballa 964 was probably my favorite

[@s_t_r_a_y_e_d]

closest thing we'll ever get to a production TVR Speed 12

[@higurro]

I'm gonna stick my neck out here and say I really like the wheels 😬

[@sphaera3809]

Tunes like that always feel like a bad hack. It’s relatively easy to increase boost… But there’s a reason why they were not sold like that.

[@maverick214]

💯

[@TedwardDrives]

There’s also a reason you only get tunes like this from a reputable company like renntech

[@Syncopia]

But even if renntech does it and you're terrified of driving it, is there a point?

[@pastaoleary3031]

Why are you headed toward Concord? All the fun is Route 2 Westbound.

[@TedwardDrives]

cant go west from that road...which is why I immediately turned around and went west which is shown in the video.

[@pastaoleary3031]

@@TedwardDrives Yeah.. I posted that before I kept watching. 495 between 2 to 290 is a lot of fun.

[@alexluke84]

This is what Darth Vader would drive 😎

[@faunastation5147]

Plzz do a review on the sls black series or mercedes slr McLaren ❤❤

[@matthewdaniels7462]

It's for passing people ,passing people at 150 lol😂

[@redmackinnon4590]

Shame you are not in Germany where you could drive it properly. Your speed limits over there don't do it any justice........

[@whoischris28]

Owned by a state trooper too. bet theyre never bothered in that car lol

[@unlovedcars9208]

Nice plate

[@TheRayco86]

This belongs to the Autobahn

[@noahzohs]

Grow a pair bro... Give it to it.

[@TedwardDrives]

When you have no idea what it’s like to drive this car 😂

[@AVMD83]

The only person who looks great in this car is Batman.

[@Autoblox0]

You MADMAN!

[@pluto419]

Tedward being terrified of a car is scary considering what he has driven before 🥲

[@marial8235]

If Darth Vader had a car….

[@Driver_88]

Begging for an Autobahn

[@TedwardDrives]

10000%. I can’t afford to go to jail for it here :)

[@longgrayline8055]

Being it’s a Mercedes, I’m surprised it didn’t break down and have to be towed to the dealership…

[@Ali_No-Hesi]

Last time I heard you this scared to drive a car, you were in a Miata with an insane Amt of power 😂😂😂

[@shun0509]

Can you tell me the brand of your watch? I'm curious haha😊

[@MrJag2004]

"Falling out of boost between shifts." What does that mean?

[@TedwardDrives]

turbos build pressure (boost) but release that intake pressure if the shifts aren't occurring fast enough

[@Glideslopes]

Teutonic Envy.

[@ZL-eo6rx]

The ampere of heat is normal of kind this cars !

[@marcusandcharlotte2025]

I hope it goes 0-60 @ 2.9 seconds

[@masterjerry5442]

It sucks Mercedes doesn’t make ridiculous cars like this anymore. They all have the 4.0L biturbo, or the V6 biturbo.