"The widely anticipated Mercedes-Benz S 65 AMG Coupe has officially been unveiled. Affalterbach’s top of the range S-Class Coupe is a perfect blend of performance, engineering and cutting edge technology. It replaces the outgoing Mercedes-Benz CL 65 AMG which has formed part of the model range since 2003! The new version is sure to excite fans of the old car whilst also attracting a new audience.

The obvious draw of the new S 65 AMG Coupe is the engine. It is the fourth model in the Mercedes-Benz catalogue to come fitted with the legendary 6.0 litre V12 powerplant. The sedan S 65 AMG, roadster SL 65 AMG and the bonkers G 65 AMG all share the same engine. It is of course a fetled version of the 600-series engines offered in cars like the S 600. For the S 65 AMG coupe it produces 630 hp between 4,800-5,400 rpm and 1,000 Nm between 2,300-4,300 rpm.





The power makes possible a 0-100 km/h sprint of just 4.1 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h. Efficiency is also impressive with a combined fuel economy figure of 11.9 litres per 100 kilometres and a 279 g/km CO2 rating. It is compliant with EU6 standard due to come into operation in September 2014. No mean feat for a heavy luxury V12 coupe!





Prices for the Mercedes-Benz S 65 AMG Coupe start at €244,009.50 in Germany which includes the 19% VAT. Orders are now being taken and the market launch will take place in September."

Source: GTSpirit