Automobile magazine decided to put the 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL65 Black Series to the test – time for a dyno run. So does the twin-turbocharged monster V-12 live up to expectations?

You can read the review at Automobile magazine here.

The video (not all that exciting FYI) is below:

AMG Market News/Daimler PR – Stuttgart/Dec. 19, 2008: Mercedes-Benz and McLaren are adding the crowning glory to the model family of their highly successful SLR super sports car with a new, uncompromisingly spectacular car. There is neither a roof nor a windscreen to separate the driver and passenger from the outside world; they enjoy unadulterated high-speed excitement with all the attributes of a speedster.

The new SLR Stirling Moss is also characterised by the most sophisticated technology and a breathtaking design which reinterprets the SLR legend. With 478 kW/650 hp the SLR Stirling Moss accelerates its V8 supercharged engine from standstill to 100 km/h in less than 3.5 seconds, and has a top speed of 350 km/h – no other series-production car is at the same time so open and so fast. This extreme concept makes the new high-performance sports car a legitimate bearer of the name of the British motor racing legend and Mille Miglia record-holder Stirling Moss, who drove the legendary Mercedes-Benz SLR racing cars from victory to victory in 1955. The exclusive SLR Stirling Moss rounds off the current SLR family and is limited to 75 units. It is priced at 750,000 euros. The SLR Roadster will cease to be manufactured at the end of May 2009 as planned, and production of the SLR Stirling Moss will commence in June 2009.

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The PR firm, Brodeur Partners, informed us of an AMEX promo that features three 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 SUVs. AMEX is one of the firm's clients:

On December 18, Amex’s My WishList program will give away three 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 SUVs. This new model is currently available exclusively through My WishList, and its retail price has not been disclosed.

The giveaway is an AMEX "My WishList" promotion.

From a long line of award-winning SUVs comes the all-new Mercedes-Benz GLK, a compact luxury SUV that fits any lifestyle. On the outside, the GLK’s efficient design lets you take even the tightest shortcuts — while on the inside, 54.7 cubic feet* of cargo space allows you to haul everything you’ll need for the long way around. With just one look it’s easy to see: this Mercedes-Benz is up for whatever you are. Please let me know if you’re interested in an image of the car or more information on the My WishList program. The program’s URL is: http://amexnetwork.com/mywishlist. 

Participation in the promotional event is exclusively for those with an AMEX card FYI.