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    MotorWeek
            2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series & 2013 Smart Electri
                
                    
                        
                            Season 33
                        
                    
                    
                        
                            Episode 31
                        
                    
                
            
            
            In this episode, we search to see if the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series is truly track ready. We’ll see if the smart electric drive is the smartest move yet. We’ll get up to speed on how car design is slimming down. Pat Goss tempers our heat with tips on keeping an engine running cool.
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