Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG Cabriolet
The
German automaker revealed the latest addition to the Mercedes-Benz S-Class
lineup, the range-topping S65 AMG Cabriolet.
Joining
the S500 and S64 AMG 4MATIC, the new S65 AMG Cabrio is using a 6.0-liter
bi-turbo V12 engine, rated at 630 PS and 1,000 Nm of torque,
allowing the open top model to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds and
up to an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h.
Mercedes
says that the NEDC combined fuel consumption stands at 12.0 lt/100 km (19.6 mpg
US) and CO2 emissions at 272 g/km. Power is directed to the rear wheels via the
AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC transmission, and the S65 comes with 20-inch rims
wrapped in 255/40 front and 285/35 rear tires as standard.
The
model is distinguished by the "twin blade" radiator grille, the trim
strip on the "A-wing", the two chromed tailpipes on the AMG sports
exhaust system and the "V12 BITURBO" lettering on the wings.
The
new Mercedes-AMG S65 Cabriolet has a 3-layered acoustic fabric soft top, which
takes 17 seconds to open or close at speeds up to 50 km/h (31 mph) and is
available in black, dark blue, beige or dark red.
On
the inside, customers get the sports seats in designo Exclusive Nappa leather
with electric adjustment, climatisation and memory functions, DINAMICA
microfiber-finished soft top interior lining, AIRCAP and AIRSCARF systems,
heated armrests, heated rear seats, intelligent climate control and a
three-spoke sport steering wheel with paddles wrapped in Nappa leather.
The
top version of the Cabriolet range also gets an AMG instrument cluster,
red/silver needles, a speedometer going all the way up to 360 km/h,
"V12 BITURBO" lettering on the rev counter, a head-up display, a
touchpad to control the navigation, radio, telephone and other features of the
infotainment system, a 360-degree camera, a Burmester high-end sound system and
the Active Parking Assist with Parktronic on the standard equipment list .
The
Keyless-Go and Seat Comfort packages are also included in the price, while the
Driving Assistance Package Plus comes at no extra charge and it features the
Distronic Plus with Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot, Pre-Safe Brake, Bas
Plus with Cross-Traffic Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active Blind Spot
Assist and Pre-Safe Plus safety systems.
Mercedes
will start taking orders for the new S65 AMG Cabrio from April 4, 2016, and the
high-performance drop-top will reach dealerships one month later. No pricing details
have been announced so far.