At 612 hp and the highest torque rating in its segment (thanks to a 6.0-litre V12 biturbo mill), the S65
AMG is Mercedes’ cheetah in sheep’s clothing (or fine woolen three-piece, at any rate). Because we’re talking about the
Geneva show (the S65 AMG originally debuted at the North American International Auto Show in January), we’ll put these
numbers in metric perspective: 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and to 200 km/h in just 13.3 seconds, with an electronically
limited top speed of 250 km/h.
As you can tell from Alberto’s snapshots, it was a little crowded on the stand, but you get the picture.
(More photos and an S65-related excerpt from AMG’s release after the jump)
The new S 65 AMG: the world’s most powerful series-production saloon
Exclusivity and dynamism in a wholly new dimension: the new Mercedes-Benz S 65 AMG in a nutshell. The
top-of-the-line model of the new S Class delivers 450 kW/612 hp and reaches peak torque of 1000 Nm – more than
any other vehicle in this segment. With such power at its command, the AMG 6.0-litre V12 biturbo engine delivers
awesome performance: it accelerates from standstill to 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and to 200 km/h in just 13.3 seconds.
The top speed is 250 km/h (electronically limited).
The new S 65 AMG comes with the exclusive high-tech credentials to match its performance potential, from the
transmission, through the suspension to the brake system: the drive power is transferred to the wheels in the new S 65
AMG via the AMG SPEEDSHIFT five-speed automatic transmission with AMG shift paddles and DIRECT SELECT gearshift. The
AMG sports suspension with Active Body Control is the perfect complement to the sophisticated drive technology. The
suspension all but entirely eliminates the body movements that occur when moving off, negotiating bends and
braking.
The completely newly developed AMG high-performance brakes with twin sliding callipers at the front based on the
ADAPTIVE BRAKE system set new standards in terms of stopping power, sensitivity and fade resistance. Composite brake
discs at the front and rear ensure the shortest stopping distances, remarkable resistance to fading and outstanding
sensitivity. Multi-piece AMG 19-inch light-alloy wheels with mixed-size tyres keep the S 65 AMG firmly in contact with
the road.
Flagship AMG V12 model with exclusive standard specification
Hallmark Mercedes elegance coupled with distinctive sportiness – the impression the new S 65 AMG leaves you
with at first glance. At the front, the restyled AMG front apron with enlarged air intakes adds an athletic touch. The
side skirts pick up the line of the AMG front apron and emphasise the dynamic feel of the side view; all reinforced by
the “V12 Biturbo” lettering on the front wings. The exclusive interior appointments do full justice to the
dynamic exterior, with “Exclusive PASSION” leather upholstery plus AMG multicontour dynamic sports seats with
their own distinctive design. The AMG ergonomic sports steering wheel with its specially sculpted rim and aluminium AMG
shift paddles marked “up” and “down” is a joy to hold and behold. One of the most eye-catching
features in the interior of the new S 65 AMG is the exclusive analogue clock with its “IWC Ingenieur” design
in the centre console. The AMG instrument cluster includes the AMG main menu with RACETIMER.
[Source: DaimlerChrysler]