The paint is hardly dry on the new gullwinged SLS AMG that made its debut at Frankfurt, and details of a muscled-up, exclusive Black Series version are already emerging.  According to Autocar, who spoke with Mercedes sources on the upcoming series, the AMG will tinker with the SLS’s 6.2 liter V8 to boost horsepower above 600 and torque up to 500 lb-ft (up from 563 hp and 479 lb-ft). Alterations will include increased engine compression ratio and larger air intake manifold. The performance mods are expected to shave the 0 to 62 time down to 3.5 seconds (from 3.8). The Black Series is also expected to break the 200 mph barrier with a 208 top speed. According to the report, a very limited number will hit dealers by 2013 with a price tag of 230,000 pounds (app. $375,000). [via WCF]

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Not to be outdone by McLaren’s announcement of its new supercar, Mercedes has wowed us with the release of high-res photos and info on its own highly-anticipated SLS AMG. The captivating, gull-winged coupe features a 6.3-liter V8 that pumps 563 hp and 480 lb-ft of torque onto the rear wheels. A seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox gives the driver control over all that power. Mercedes is offering up a 3.7-second 0 to 60 time and a 197 mph top speed for its sleek new ride. The SLS AMG will be making its official debut at Frankfurt, but until then, enjoy some more pictures below. [via Jalopnik]

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