2006 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG

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2006 Mercedes-Benz S65AMG

Exclusivity and dynamism in a wholly new dimension: the new Mercedes-Benz S 65 AMG in a nutshell. The compelling top-of-the-line model of the brand new S-Class delivers 450 kW/612 hp and reaches peak torque of 1000 Nm ? more than any other vehicle in this segment. The use of the new, innovative AMG high-performance composite brakes with twin sliding callipers at the front further illustrates the unique technological prowess of the powerful AMG Saloon. The standard specification of the new S 65 AMG includes a new AMG sports suspension based on Active Body Control, the unmistakable AMG bodystyling, multi-piece 19-inch AMG light-alloy wheels, DIRECT SELECT gearshift with AMG steering-wheel gearshift paddles as well as the new AMG main menu with RACETIMER. The powerful AMG Saloon stands self-confidently ahead of the competition, testimony to the outstanding role of Mercedes-AMG GmbH in developing extraordinary vehicles and powerful drive systems.

The new Mercedes-Benz S 65 AMG is celebrating its world premiere at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 8, 2006. Its ultra-powerful AMG 6.0-litre V12 biturbo engine delivers performance that many sports car drivers can only dream about: it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and 0 to 200 km/h in just 13.3 seconds (provisional figures). The top speed is 250 km/h (electronically limited).

Twelve-cylinder biturbo engine with know-how from motorsport

This exclusive performance is made possible by the 5980-cc V12 engine developed by Mercedes-AMG. The engine?s credentials are outstanding: maximum output of 450 kW/612 hp is maintained from 4750 to 5100 rpm, while the maximum torque of 1000 Nm can be called on from 2000 to 4000 rpm. Even as low as 1000 rpm, the AMG V12 biturbo engine already delivers 570 Nm of torque to the crankshaft, while 750 Nm is on tap at 1500 rpm.

When designing and building the V12 engine the AMG designers drew on the vast know-how amassed over many years of motorsport involvement. The AMG V12 engine has a precision-balanced crankshaft made out of high-strength materials, forged pistons made out of special material which is extremely resistant to temperature and pressure, a more effective oil-spray cooling system with a separate individual nozzle for each piston plus larger piston pins. The main and big-end bearings are also made out of improved materials to compensate for peak temperatures and pressures more effectively. The charge cycle in the cylinder heads benefits from optimised combustion chambers and longer opening times of the intake valves. A modified oil pump ensures that all lubrication points are supplied with oil - even in highly demanding conditions. An engine oil cooler is integrated into the AMG front apron, with an additional engine coolant radiator located in the wheel arch.

Highly efficient charge-air cooler

The charge-air cooler has also been redesigned with a low-temperature radiator in the front of the vehicle that is around 70 percent larger. The system works on the principle of the air/water heat exchanger for particularly effective cooling of the intake air (which has been compressed by the turbochargers) before it enters the combustion chambers. The increased surface area of the low-temperature radiator provides a 25 percent reduction in intake temperature and guarantees high power and torque output under all operating conditions and regardless of the outside temperature, even when the engine is operating at full load. The housings of the compressor and turbine in both turbochargers as well as the turbine and compressor wheels have been enlarged to cope with the maximum charge pressure of 1.5 bar.

The electronically controlled fuel supply with newly developed components operates with a variable system pressure between 3.6 and 5.0 bar. Depending on the power requirements and outside temperature, the fuel pressure is variably controlled almost instantly. The engine management system translates the command from the accelerator within milliseconds, delivering an extremely fast response from the engine in all load situations.

AMG sports exhaust system for typical AMG twelve-cylinder vocals

The AMG sports exhaust system with two twin chrome tailpipes in the new V12 design provides the telltale AMG twelve-cylinder vocals on the new S 65 AMG. The new tri-metallic coating used in the catalytic converters provides a faster response from a cold start, improved emission control as well as longer life. Naturally the S 65 AMG fulfils all standard exhaust emissions limits such as EU 4. The ultra-powerful twelve-cylinder unit takes the specific requirements of the U.S. market such as LEV II, ?On-Board Diagnosis II? and oxygen sensor diagnosis in its stride.

The special position of the AMG V12 engine was singled out at the ?International Engine of the Year Awards 2004?: in the ?Best Performance Engine? category the jury chose the 450-kW/612-hp AMG engine as the winner, beating off a field of 70 renowned competitors from Europe, the USA and Japan. In the AMG engine manufacturing facility, each engine is traditionally hand-built according to the ?One man, one engine? philosophy. That means that each complete AMG V12 engine is assembled from start to finish by a single technician ? documented with the technician?s signature on the AMG engine plate.

World first: newly developed AMG high-performance composite brakes

The completely newly developed AMG high-performance composite brakes based on the ADAPTIVE BRAKE system set new standards in terms of stopping distances, sensitivity and durability. A new twin sliding calliper is used for the front brakes, the kind of innovation people have come to expect from AMG. This new, unique technology combines the advantages of a floating-calliper brake ? lower heat transfer to the brake fluid and significantly improved ride comfort due to the way the brake pads are located ? with the performance of a large fixed-calliper brake. At the rear a large sliding frame-type calliper provides the braking. Composite brake discs at the front and rear with a diameter of 390 and 365 millimetres respectively ensure the shortest stopping distances, remarkable strength and outstanding sensitivity. The dual-circuit hydraulic braking system is controlled electronically and supports numerous driver assistance functions that improve safety and comfort. Multi-piece 19-inch AMG light-alloy wheels with mixed tyres provide the contact with the road. 255/40 ZR 19 tyres are fitted on 8.5-inch-wide wheels at the front, while 275/40 ZR 19 tyres combine with 9.5-inch-wide wheels at the rear.

AMG SPEEDSHIFT 5-speed automatic transmission with steering-wheel gearshift paddles

The drive power is transferred to the wheels in the new S 65 AMG via the AMG SPEEDSHIFT five-speed automatic transmission with AMG steering-wheel gearshift paddles and DIRECT SELECT gearshift. The conventional automatic selector lever in the centre console is replaced by a lever on the steering column, which the driver nudges to select the transmission settings ?P?, ?N?, ?R? and ?D?.

The driver can use the ?S/C/M? mode button in the centre console to select from the ?Sport?, ?Comfort? and ?Manual? shift programmes that not only change the transmission characteristics but also the accelerator response and the spring/damper settings of the AMG sports suspension based on Active Body Control. The gears can also be shifted at any time using the silver-coloured aluminium gearshift paddles on the AMG ergonomic sports steering wheel.

High torque requires a reinforced powertrain

The unrivalled 1000 Nm torque requires a systematically reinforced powertrain on the S 65 AMG. In the automatic transmission this includes newly developed clutch plates with a high-quality metallic coating and the modified shift and torque converter logic. Redesigned drive shafts, larger hub carriers as well as strengthened steel spring links supplement these measures.

AMG sports suspension based on Active Body Control

The AMG sports suspension with the Active Body Control system is the perfect complement to the sophisticated drive technology. The active suspension reduces almost all of the body movements that occur when moving off, negotiating bends and braking. Bends are negotiated with far less roll; the body roll with fast evasive manoeuvring is effectively suppressed. Compared with the previous model, the second-generation Active Body Control is even more effective, for instance in reducing body movements in any given driving situation. Thus the S 65 AMG opens up new dimensions in dynamic handling ? while offering appreciably improved ride comfort.

Unmistakable AMG bodystyling creates a distinctive look

Hallmark Mercedes elegance coupled with distinctive sportiness ? the first impression you get from the new S 65 AMG. The new AMG bodystyling is combined superbly with the pronounced flared wheel arches, providing a markedly poised and assured appearance. At the front the redesigned AMG front apron with enlarged air intakes adds an athletic touch. The two slanted struts and integrated round fog lamps set in chrome rings make the S-Class look even wider and lower. The side skirts take up the line of the AMG front apron and emphasise the dynamic feel of the side view; all reinforced through the ?V12 biturbo? lettering on the front wings.

The new multi-piece 19-inch five-spoke AMG light-alloy wheels with a star on the centre of the wheel painted in titanium grey blend harmoniously into the overall lines and represent additional highlights. The powerful AMG bodystyling design of the rear apron and the AMG sports exhaust system comprising two combined twin tailpipes in the new V12 design provide the perfect finishing touches.

Exclusive interior appointments with multicontour seats and ?RACETIMER?

The exclusive interior appointments fit in perfectly with the dynamic exterior: open the door and the S 65 AMG welcomes the driver with a large AMG logo in the AMG instrument cluster?s central display. The integrated custom AMG main menu constantly displays the gear currently selected as well as recommending when to shift up to the next gear. There is also a choice of engine oil temperature, the battery voltage or the ?RACETIMER?. This new function enables the driver for the first time to calculate lap times in the AMG model ? on a private racetrack, for instance. The RACETIMER stores the time of the fastest lap, the average and top speed as well as the lap distance; all the information can be called up conveniently using the thumb-operated buttons on the AMG ergonomic sports steering wheel. The AMG instrument cluster with its 360-km/h dial discreetly indicates the performance of the S 65 AMG.

The extensive burr walnut trim, the ?Exclusive PASSION? leather upholstery and the AMG dynamic sports seats with their own distinctive design add that touch of distinctive flair. The AMG ergonomic sports steering wheel with its specially sculpted rim and the AMG aluminium gearshift paddles with ?up? and ?down? lettering 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. High-quality AMG door sill panels provide the finishing touch for the interior
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:woot: Now those flared wheel-arches start to make sense! That proper AMG kit makes this car look really really nice unlike its normal sedan.

612BHP and a 1000NM of torque! Suck on that BMW M :p :lol:

This car debuts AMG's brand new brake system that will probly see its way throughout the AMG range. Obviously they have ditched SBC which began in the E-Class and is responsible for the majority of all the quality control problems Merc has had.

This 65' also debuts Mercs new AMG menu and on-board computer which will begin to be used in new cars to be released such as the C-Class whenever it arrives.
 
Best looking S-class so far.... but I still don't like it, nor that slab of a dash....

But mmmm all those torques sure do sound tempting
 
The specs sound good, the pictures look ugly.
 
But it has only got a 5 speed automatic.... They should have at least tried to give it a 6 speed automatic.
The engine hasnt really changed since the first appearence in the CL65 has it??
But I still like this car
 
hajj said:
But it has only got a 5 speed automatic.... They should have at least tried to give it a 6 speed automatic.
The engine hasnt really changed since the first appearence in the CL65 has it??
But I still like this car
I don't think the engines changed at all. And why should it? Its doing 0-100 in 4.4seconds!

They might have a 6 or 7-speeder in the next hyper-AMG, rumoured to have a 7.3L monster (S73AMG). "73" is a very symbolic number for AMG just like the recently debutted "63". But the AMG 73' is waay off..
 
Shawn_230 said:
Why is 73 symboiic?
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That car was just bonkers in its time. Those wheels are aftermarket though.
 
Shawn_230 said:
Why is 73 symboiic?
Maybe because AMG offered the SL 73 AMG, with a 7.3 liter NA V12, in the past?
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EDIT: Damn, too late. Opening all the new posts in tabs and then replying sucks, but I'll carry on doing it. :lol:
 
With this AMG bodykit the new S looks great...
 
SL65AMG~V12~604BHP!!!!!!! said:
Shawn_230 said:
Why is 73 symboiic?
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That car was just bonkers in its time. Those wheels are aftermarket though.

They used this engine in the Pagani Zonda S. (the 7.3 from this merc in the picture) :)
 
SL73 has the same engine that is used in Zonda C12-S 7.3. Damn badass engine.

That S65 is amazing, but I thought they were gonna put the V8 N/A 6.0L in new AMG models.
 
fbc said:
Best looking S-class so far.... but I still don't like it, nor that slab of a dash....

x2

fbc said:
But mmmm all those torques sure do sound tempting

Oh yeah, definately x2
 
RACETIMER?!

Let's be serious. The people who buy this nuclear-powered isolation chamber aren't going to be yukking it up at Buttonwillow against Vipers and Exiges. Why would they need a lap timer, other than to see how fast they can get to Starbucks? Sounds like a cheap marketing gimmick; at least put it in the SLK55AMG or something remotely sporty.
 
Salar said:
SL73 has the same engine that is used in Zonda C12-S 7.3. Damn badass engine.

That S65 is amazing, but I thought they were gonna put the V8 N/A 6.0L in new AMG models.
I think you mean the 6.2L. That is going to come as well, as S63AMG with around 510bhp, but the S65 is marking the top. (At least for some time...)
 
hajj said:
Salar said:
SL73 has the same engine that is used in Zonda C12-S 7.3. Damn badass engine.

That S65 is amazing, but I thought they were gonna put the V8 N/A 6.0L in new AMG models.
I think you mean the 6.2L. That is going to come as well, as S63AMG with around 510bhp, but the S65 is marking the top. (At least for some time...)
Just for your info, there won't be a S63 until atleast 2008 :( Oh well, your just going to have to spend up a little more and get the 65 then!

Also, it is no longer going to be naturally aspirated. It will have a supercharger 8) :thumbsup:
 
Salar said:
What?

So, how much power does it make now? probably +580 BHP?
What I'm about to say are based on theories from experts and are unofficial. I might also add that they are quite accurate..

Basically, the 63' engine seen in the ML & R-Class vehicles puts out 510BHP (3 more than M5) and 630NM of torque (110 more than M5).

However "due to high costs", this particular engine will soon go out of production. There are plans to add the supercharger and this is having Merc fans guessing how many BHP its going to have. I'v seen "563" and "571" looming around alot. Merc is set to make an announcement in the first quarter of next year.

To add to that, there are even rumours of a twin-turbo V8 based on this 63' engine and it will come close to breaking the 700BHP barrier. Obviously, thats gotta have at least 6 or 7 speeds.

^No-one knows where any of these engines are going but AMG is going to be putting the new 63' engine in the CLS, CLK and E-Class over 2006.

BTW: The 65' engine is rumoured to be replaced by a 68' engine in 2008. That will crack 700BHP and 68' is also a symbolic number for Mercedes-AMG.
 
It's a decent enough car, but I don't see any mention of an LSD! A friend of ours has a CLK500 and it's useless in the wet. It just spins up the rear inside wheel when pulling away on any kind of surface other than perfect billiard table smooth tarmac and tries to swap ends under heavy braking. To make matters worse, the nannying traction control almost stops the car when it spins up the wheel strading you in the middle of the road! Nuts We test drove a 325, 525 and an A6 3.2 today and all of them were better than the CLK and surprisingly, the A6 wasn't actually much slower and sounded almost as nice.
 
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