Earlier this month, Mercedes-Benz released photos and specs for the SLS AMG Black Series, the incredibly powerful production spinoff of the SLS AMG GT3 race car.
At the LA Auto Show on Wednesday, the Black Series made its first public debut during the Mercedes-Benz press conference. First, the crowd of auto journalists heard the 6.3-liter V8 engine (which produces 622 horsepower). Then, it drove onto the stage.
Everyone stayed back while Steve Cannon, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA, heralded the car's 196 mph top speed and 0 to 60 mph time of 3.5 seconds, and went over the different packages available.
Then he stepped out of the way, and the car was surrounded by excited reporters.
During the press conference, the crowd waited eagerly to see the Black Series.
Everyone jostled to get a good view as the car rolled into view.
Then Steve Cannon and Ola Källenius, Chairman of Mercedes-AMG GmbH, showed it off in all its glory.
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