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2009 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG First Impressions

Palm Springs, California - AMG became a standalone division of Daimler AG last year, joining the likes of Mercedes-Benz, Maybach and smart. A team of engineers, headed by AMG executive Wolf Zimmerman, recently introduced the all-new 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL63/SL65 AMG to a group of auto journalists from all over the world. Mr. Zimmerman is the one who designed the famous 6.3-liter AMG V8 a few years back. Due to an extremely busy schedule, we only had the opportunity to try out the SL63, although it will most likely prove to be the best-selling model in Canada. F1 enthusiasts are no doubt aware that it's a slightly de-tuned version of the official safety car used during every Grand Prix.