Mercedes SLS AMG Night Black Debuts at Australian International Auto Show
The formula to making any awesome car even more awesome? Change the entire exterior to a matte-black finish. Mercedes-Benz did just that to an SLS AMG, introducing the Night Black shade to the Australian market at the 2010 Australian International Motor Show. Toss in some racy red accents and you’ve got yourself a serious looking car straight from the factory.
We could have done without the red grille highlights and hood vents, but we do love the red calipers, subtle carbon fiber spoiler and a slight performance increase included in the optional Performance Package Plus. No actual numbers were disclosed, but we think we’re safe to assume it’s nothing drastic considering the SLS AMG already throws down 571-hp from the factory.
It’s no doubt that Mercedes-Benz is really leveraging the SLS AMG as their flagship sports car. By appealing to a various number of markets with subtle enhancements to the SLS AMG, we’d be surprised if the vehicle doesn’t become more successful than it already is.
GALLERY: Night Black Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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