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2012 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG [w/video]

The Ultimate Passenger Vessel For Travel To Infinity And Beyond Sometime before the end of this century, humans will travel to Mars. The longest manned journey ever attempted will take the explorers at least 34 million miles over the course of many months, at best. The vehicle necessary to support such an odyssey will need to be spacious, comfortable, technically advanced, incredibly safe and very powerful. Before plotting the future spacecraft's design, we suggest the engineers take a close look at the 2012 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG for ideas. Of course, we don't think the S63 is fit ... Read More

Vital Stats

Engine:
5.5L Twin-Turbo V8
Power:
563 HP/ 664 LB-FT
Transmission:
7-Speed MCT
MSRP:
$169,560 as tested
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