Mercedes SL65 AMG Named "The Fantasy Convertible"

Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 1, 2005 at 4:30 PM CST

Everybody's favorite roadster has added yet another award to its  
prestigious repertoire - the SL65 AMG was recently voted "The  
Fantasty Convertible" by the New England Motor Press Association  
(NEMPA).

The award was given after NEMPA members, consisting of New England- 
based automotive journalists, tested the SL during the annual Ragtop  
Ramble convertible driving event from Boston to Kennebunkport.   When  
asked why the SL65 was chosen as the "Fantasy Convertible," Gerry  
Miles, NEMPA President and automotive editor for New Hampshire’s  
Portsmouth Herald, responed:  “Because it would be a fantasy to own  
one, never mind be lucky enough to secure seat time behind the wheel  
of one.”

I've never heard of Gerry Miles, or the NEMPA for that matter; either  
way, we couldn't agree more with their choice.

For more info, you can check out the full press release and photos at  
http://emercedesbenz.com/Nov05/1MercedesSL65FantasyConvertible.html

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE


MERCEDES-BENZ SL65 AMG VOTED “THE FANTASY CONVERTIBLE”
SL: Still Winning Awards After 50+ Years


MONTVALE, NJ – Mercedes-Benz is proud to announce its award-winning  
SL convertible sports car lineup has yet another trophy to add to its  
cabinet – the SL65 AMG was voted “The Fantasy Convertible” by the New  
England Motor Press Association (NEMPA). NEMPA members, consisting of  
New England-based automotive journalists, tested the limited- 
production, high-performance hardtop convertible during its annual  
Ragtop Ramble convertible driving event from Boston to Kennebunkport  
this summer.

“Why fantasy?” asks Gerry Miles, NEMPA President and automotive  
editor for New Hampshire’s Portsmouth Herald. “Because it would be a  
fantasy to own one, never mind be lucky enough to secure seat time  
behind the wheel of one.” The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class began with the  
1954 300 SL coupe and has continued uninterrupted production ever  
since. Decades later, the SL is still coveted as the most luxurious  
and fantasy-worthy convertible. The SL65 AMG features a powerful 6.0- 
liter 12-cylinder, twin-turbo charged engine, hand built following  
AMG’s one-man-one-engine philosophy for unparalleled quality and  
workmanship. Supplemented by 738 lb.-ft. of torque, the SL65 boasts  
604 horsepower and rockets from 0-60 in just over four seconds.

For those looking to make the fantasy into a reality, the 2006  
Mercedes-Benz SL lineup ranges from $93,675 for the SL500 to $185,775  
for the SL65 AMG. For those dreaming of SLs of generations past, the  
Mercedes-Benz Classic Center, located in Irvine, California, is set  
to open this winter. The Classic Center will retail, restore and  
provide parts for all Mercedes-Benz classics, including earlier SL  
models.

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