2005 MERCEDES BENZ SL65 AMG V12 BI-TURBO HARD-TOP CONVERTIBLE

2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class AMG Description

2005 MERCEDES SL65 AMG

V-12 BI-TURBO 6.0L

EISENMANN EXHAUST, X-PIPE

ECU UPGRADE, DYNO @ 698HP

I've owned this amazing car for nearly 5 years and have never had any issues whatsoever; I believe I am the 2nd ownerand any mileage has been mainly from highway driving. The car spent most of its life in California and is now garaged in Florida. It has been meticulously maintained andserviced regularly with tires, motor mounts, brakes & AMG rotors recentlyreplacedon schedule.

This V12 bi-turbo rocketlooks and runs excellent, rides and shifts smoothly, and isvery, very fast. The car has ice cold AC, all of the electronic components; windows, locks, heated & air conditioned seats, remote locks, door touch sensors, cruise control, push button start, keyless go, GPS, & convertible hard top & roll bar, etc., allfunction properly.

I'm selling the car only because it's just time for a new toy so if you have anything of interest; collectible cars, large diesel vans or trucks, vintage Harley's (Knucklehead would be nice), vintage musical instruments, vintage hunting arms, electronics, land, real estate, business, gold, silver, collectibles, or other, just let me know what you have. I have access to a car hauler so I may be able to help with delivery if you're not too far away and/or for the right situation.

I also have the carlisted for sale locally so I may need to end this listing at any time. For serious inquiries please feel free to send me a message.

If you found this ad I'm sure you are familiar with the SL65 AMG. I'm pretty sure these cars only came loaded from the factory but here are some of the reviews and specs I found published online for this model.

STANDARD EQUIPMENT:

INTERIOR

▪ 4-way pwr tilt/telescoping steering column w/memory

▪ AMG leather-trimmed sport steering wheel-inc: raised thumbgrips, fingertip shift controls, audio/phone/multifunction display controls

▪ AMG-design instrument cluster

▪ Alcantara visors w/dual illuminated vanity mirrors

▪ Audible reminders-inc: parking brake/headlamps on, remove key from ignition

▪ Auto-dimming rearview mirror

▪ Automatic dual-zone climate control-inc: dust/pollen filters, sun/smog/ humidity/dewpoint sensors, tunnel mode w/(1) touch closing of all windows, REST mode w/engine heat recirculation feature or cabin ventilation, seat- belt sensors (allows climate control to focus first on occupied seats)

▪ Automatic low-intensity environmental lighting-inc: center console, door handles, footwells

▪ Bose (8) speaker Cabin Surround multichannel digital sound system-inc: Centerpoint signal processing, AudioPilot digital processor

▪ Carpeted shelf behind seats w/retractable luggage straps

▪ Center console w/illuminated climate controlled storage, armrest lid

▪ Courtesy lamps w/fade out time

▪ Digital clock

▪ Driver-programmable easy-exit feature

▪ Dual reading lamps

▪ Dual retractable cup holders

▪ Dynamic multicontour seatbacks w/pneumatic adjustable side bolsters/shoulder supports/triple lumbar support, massage feature

▪ Enclosed door pockets

▪ Entrance lamps in doors

▪ Front RH footwell parcel net

▪ Hands-free communication system w/voice control

▪ Illuminated/climate controlled glove-box

▪ Instrumentation-inc: electronic analog speedometer, tachometer, fuel level/ coolant temp gauges

▪ Integrated 3-button universal garage door controller

▪ Leather-trimmed shift knob

▪ Locking dual enclosed storage compartments beneath luggage shelf

▪ Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System Plus display-inc: distance remaining to next maintenance, type of service due, reminders

▪ Night security illumination

▪ Pneumatic trunk closing assist

▪ Pwr windows w/(1) touch express up/down for all windows

▪ Rear window defroster w/auto-shutoff based on time/driving speed/exterior temp

▪ Stainless-steel door sill trim w/AMG insignia

▪ Tele Aid global positioning system (GPS) satellite system-inc: stolen vehicle recovery, remote door unlock service, automatic alarm/collision notification

▪ Velour carpeting & AMG floor mats

▪ Warning lights/messages-inc: open door, exterior lamp failure, low fuel/oil/ coolant/washer fluid

EXTERIOR

▪ AMG sculpted front air dam w/mesh air intakes, side skirts & rear apron w/mesh air diffuser

▪ Attachable mesh wind deflector

▪ Bi-Xenon high intensity discharge low-beam headlamps-inc: polycarbonate lenses, automatic level control, halogen high-beams, heated headlamp washers, light-sensing auto-on headlamps, automatic lamp substitution

▪ Dual aero-blade windshield wipers w/infrared rain sensor, heated washer nozzles, heated wiper parking position

▪ Dual heated pwr mirrors-inc: memory, auto-dimming driver mirror, RH mirror reverse tilt down

▪ Electrohydraulic retractable aluminum hardtop w/easy-pack system

▪ Halogen front fog lamps

▪ Programmable daytime running lamps

▪ Red/smoke-color rear lamp covers

▪ Single red rear fog lamp

▪ Titanium grey grille w/(4) ribs

▪ Touch turn signals (flashes three times w/(1) touch)

SAFETY

▪ Automatic height-adjusting 3-point front shoulder belts w/emergency tensioning device, belt force limiter

▪ Door mounted head & body side-impact airbags

▪ Driver/front passenger adaptive dual-stage airbag

▪ Front passenger occupancy sensor for all air bags

▪ Illuminated emergency interior trunk release

MECHANICAL

▪ 19" x 8.5" front/19" x 9.5" twin-spoke multi-piece alloy wheels

▪ 21.1 gallon fuel tank

▪ 255/35ZR19 front/285/30ZR19 rear high-performance tires

▪ 5-speed automatic AMG-enhanced driver-adaptive transmission-inc: touch shift, optimum gear programming, comfort mode, AMG SpeedShift, fingertip manual mode

▪ 6.0L SOHC SMPI intercooled twin-turbocharged 36-valve V12 engine

▪ 8-piston front/4-piston rear AMG-enhanced pwr disc brakes

▪ AMG-enhanced active body control (ABC)-inc: coil spring & electronically controlled hydraulic cylinder w/shock absorber at each wheel, sports mode, automatic 4-wheel level control, driver-selectable ride-height control, automatic speed-sensitive lowering

▪ Compact spare tire

▪ Electronic stability program (ESP)

▪ Independent 4-link front/5-arm multilink rear suspension

▪ Quad polished stainless-steel exhaust tips

▪ Rear wheel drive

▪ Sensotronic brake control-inc: soft stop, automatic brake drying, predictive brake priming

▪ Vehicle-speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering

From Wikipedia:

TheSL65 AMGversion offers 604hp (450kW) from its twin-turbocharged 6.0 litre, 5,980 cc V12 engine at 5500 rpm. It retailed for $179,720 as of 2005. Mercedes-Benz listed a 0-60mph time of 4.2 seconds on their official website,though several road tests show that it actually takes under 4 seconds to reach 60mph (97km/h). Car/Driverachieved 60mph (97km/h) from a standstill in 3.6 seconds, 100mph (161km/h) in 7.5 seconds and recorded a Quarter Mile-time of 11.6 seconds at 123mph (198km/h).

The new MCT transmission is essentially the 7G-Tronic transmission without a torque converter. Instead of a torque converter, it uses a compact wet startup clutch to start the car off, and also supports computer-controlled double declutching. The MCT (Multi-Clutch Technology) acronym refers to a planetary (automatic) transmission’s multiple clutches and bands for each gear.

The MCT is fitted with four drive modes: “C” (Comfort), “S” (Sport), “S+” (Sport plus) and “M” (Manual) and boasts 100millisecond shifts in "M" mode. The new car features the new AMG DRIVE UNIT with innovative Race Start function. The AMG DRIVE UNIT is the central control unit for the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission and all driving dynamics functions. The driver can change gears either using the new AMG selector lever or by nudging the AMG steering-wheel shift paddles.

From 2016 Top Speed review:

The driving force behind theMercedes SL 65 AMGis the extremely powerfulAMG 6.0-litre V12 biturbo enginedeveloping 612 hp and a maximum torque of 737.7 lbs-ft, making this still the most powerful production Roadster in the world. Impressive evidence of the phenomenal power harnessed by the AMG twelve-cylinder unit is provided by the 0-62 mph acceleration time of just 4.2 seconds. Again the top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph.

Both AMG Roadsters feature modifiedAMG sports suspensionbased on second-generationActive Body Control, specific measures having been implemented to reduce body movements in dynamic driving situations - to levels even lower than those achieved by the outgoing models - without impairing the excellent ride comfort. Greater agility comes courtesy of the enhanced front-axle elastokinematics and the speed-sensitive power steering with a more direct ratio and new valve control logic.

Newly developed AMG high-performance composite brakes

Both the SL 55 AMG and the SL 65 AMG are equipped with newly developedAMG high-performance brakeswhich ensure optimum application of the brake pressure, extremely short stopping distances and outstanding resistance to fading. The front axle on both models boasts large composite brake discs with six-piston aluminium fixed callipers. The SL 65 AMG has 30 mm larger disc brakes all round and ultra-high-performance composite brakes at the rear as well as at the front. Plus the top-of-the-range AMG V12 model is fitted with a multiple-disc limited-slip differential with a locking factor of up to 40 percent for optimal traction.

Exterior design characterised by even more striking dynamism

On a visual level, the new-generationAMG Roadstersare distinguishable by their discreetly updated AMG bodystyling, including more dynamically styled AMG front aprons with an even more pronounced wedge shape and fog lamps ringed in chrome. In addition, the front apron of the Mercedes SL 65 AMG also incorporates side air outlets allowing optimal flow through the auxiliary engine-oil cooler. Further unobtrusive yet highly effective model enhancement measures include an AMG-specific radiator grille with black louvres and chrome highlights, new tail lights with special AMG tinting, new high-sheen AMG 18-inch light-alloy wheels featuring new multi-spoke styling for the Mercedes theSL 55 AMG and an AMG sports exhaust system with two sets of chromed twin tailpipes featuring new V12 styling for the SL 65 AMG.

New interior with carbon-fibre trim and AMG RACETIMER

Not to be outdone, the interior of both AMG Roadsters also sports an even more dynamic and premium-quality look. New genuine carbon-fibre trim elements add just the right degree of sportiness and reflect AMG’s successful involvement in the world of motorsport. The AMG ergonomic sports steering wheel with its specially moulded rim is now fitted with silver-coloured aluminium AMG shift paddles.

Further new features include the AMG main menu on the instrument cluster, which displays the currently engaged gear and recommended upshifts plus either the engine oil temperature, the battery voltage or the RACETIMER. Thenew RACETIMER functionallows the driver to record lap times on private racing circuits, storing not only the time for the fastest lap but also the average and top speeds as well as the lap length.

Both facelifted AMG Roadsters feature high-quality metal door sill panels with AMG lettering, a new-look instrument cluster shroud trimmed in nappa leather with double topstitching above the classic chronometer-design round gauges, a new digital clock, a ventilation outlet cover and a new aluminium-look switch for operating the vario-roof. It takes just 16 seconds to open or close the folding hard-top, a glass version of which can be specified as an optional extra. The AMG sports seats, interior door panels and armrests are upholstered in fine nappa leather.

Greater ease of use than before is assured by the optionally available electric remote-locking boot lid feature which enables the boot to be opened and closed with the minimum of effort. Standard equipment includes a removable luggage cover which increases the boot capacity by 22 litres to 339 litres - more than any other competitor in this segment. A few easy moves are all it takes to remove the luggage cover. As well as freeing up more boot space, this feature makes loading easier and boosts the boot’s utility value.

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General Terms

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