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Exquisitely Designed and Fully Equipped Interior

Inside the interior of the SL65 AMG "45th ANNIVERSARY" is carefully matched to the designo magno graphite paintwork - anyone sitting in the highly exclusive AMG V12 roadster is surrounded by a composition of exquisite materials and exceptional craftsmanship combined with an extensive array of standard equipment.

A distinctive flavor is set by the upholstery in STYLE Exclusive designo leather in titanium grey pearl/ginger beige. The sumptuous diamond-stitched upholstery with AMG V12 graphics graces not only the electrically adjustable AMG sports seats, but also the door panels. The AMG crests pressed into the seat backs are as much a feature as the designo premium leather headliner in ginger beige and incorporating AMG V12 diamond stitching.

The AMG performance steering wheel sports an AMG logo on its lower metal spoke and offers a two-tone grip in titanium grey pearl/ginger beige. In keeping with the Exterior Carbon Package in matte finish, the AMG trim is also designed in carbon matte. A plate with the "45th ANNIVERSARY - 1 OF 45" logo is a reminder of the 45th birthday of the AMG performance brand and documents the exclusive character of this very special SL65 AMG.

2013 SL65 AMG 45th ANNIVERSARY's Standard Equipment

The SL65 AMG "45th ANNIVERSARY" boasts an exclusive and extensive range of standard equipment (selection):

. AIRSCARF
. PARKTRONIC with Active Park Assist
. Active multi-contour seat package
. AMG ceramic high-performance composite brake system
. Bang & Olufsen BeoSound AMG surround-sound system
. COMAND Online with 6-disc DVD changer
. Driver Assist package with DISTRONIC PLUS incl. BAS PLUS, PRE-SAFE Brake, Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist
. FrontBass
. Bi-xenon headlamps with Active Curve Illumination and Adaptive Highbeam Assist and headlamp cleaning system
. LED daytime running lights
. Media Interface
. KEYLESS-GO Comfort package (incl. power trunk closer with HANDS-FREE ACCESS System)
. MAGIC VISION CONTROL
. NECK-PRO active head restraints
. Retractable hard-top with MAGIC SKY CONTROL
. PRE-SAFE System
. Soft Close Doors
. Automatic pop-up rollover protection for driver and passenger
. Power wind screen
. 19"/20" AMG 10-spoke forged alloy wheel

A special option available from the AMG Performance Studio is AMG Performance Media with telemetry function.

The Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG "45th ANNIVERSARY" celebrates its U.S. market launch in November this year.

History of AMG: 45 Years of Performance

The AMG brand stands for "Driving Performance" within Mercedes-Benz. An uncompromised sporty driving experience is the defining characteristic of automobiles developed by AMG. This identity is determined not only by outstanding dynamics, but also by light-footed agility, an amazing sound and exceptionally sporty design. For AMG, however, "Driving Performance" defines the resolve to be a driving force and innovator in the development of high-performance vehicles.

AMG is the high-performance brand of Mercedes-Benz. Since it was founded in 1967, Mercedes-AMG GmbH has been working on the development of motorsport and engine technologies from its base in Affalterbach near Stuttgart. Countless successes in motorsport, as well as an outstanding reputation among customers around the world bear testament to the exceptional competence of the AMG brand. Mercedes-AMG GmbH has enjoyed dramatic growth as a one hundred percent subsidiary of Daimler AG. Today, the company is firmly anchored in the Mercedes-Benz development process. High-performance automobiles arise from this intense relationship that is closely interwoven right from the new model concept phase. They are the perfect combination of Mercedes-Benz genes and features exclusive to AMG. The Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG is the logical expression of this partnership.

Those seeking something special will find what they are looking for at Mercedes-AMG. The Performance Studio in Affalterbach develops and produces individual AMG vehicles, as well as exclusive limited editions. Legendary examples include the SLS AMG and the SLS AMG Roadster, as well as the super sporty Black Series vehicles. The AMG performance brand, borne from racing, is completely at home on the race track - and since 2011 with the SLS AMG GT3 in customer racing. More than 1000 people work for Mercedes-AMG GmbH in Affalterbach. The pursuit of high performance bonds them with their vehicles. But precision and respect are also part of professional life at AMG - fully in keeping with the brand motto "Driving Performance."

Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG 45th Anniversary: Photo Gallery, Review (1/2) and Specifications