To the select few of you in the market for Mercedes' new SLK 55 AMG Black Series, AutoWeek has published their first impressions of the latest SLK model, offering a brief look as to what sets the Black Series apart from it's non-colored brother.

As expected, main differences stem from the SLK 55 Black Series' extensive weight saving properties, including the omission of the standard SLK's Vario-roof system. The result is an increase in handling properties, slightly better performance figures, all wrapped in a package costing EUR 107,300 (about $137,000).

Worth it? Probably not, but at least you can tell your friends you own one of only 100 SLK Black Series in existence. If that doesn't get you laid, nothing will.

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At that price about 100 is all they could sell. I like everything about this car except the price. A 137K SLK makes it more expensive than some very serious cars that can smoke it in speed and handling. Tough sell to all but the most devoted AMG buyers.

I'm waiting for the official word though about the U.S. market. My guess is that with a production run so small, they won't bother (or spend the $$$) to certify it for U.S. sale.

M

Second that! It IS a masterpiece in every possible way and would love to own one, but just in case i win a lottery. From my own wallet, that money for an SLK? No way, Jose!

yep the price is very high.. but i would like to see what it can do on the track.. that might justify the price slightly ..but its still hella expensive..like all MB´s

I'm with you guys. For that money, I'd take the upcoming StingRay and maybe an 130i.

Just think if the SLK55 Black Series costs that much more over the standard SLK55 AMG what is the CLK63 Black Series going to cost? My god I don't want to even think about it, though it may be even more customized/changed from the standard CLK63 going by the spy pics, but gee whiz.

Anyway, that said....make no mistake my "fantasy garage" list in the Pit thread has been updated to include one of these "special" SLK55s. It is afterall a rich man's car, not even close to being a logical purchase.

M

im guessing it will be like 140K euro..
thats round about the price for the SL55.. and i belive the CLK will be faster

Only 3k more expensive than SLK? Clearly doubut, like 10k more is what i think... Anyway,

the SLK black is 107K euro.. thats not 3k more.. thats 33K more