S 65 AMG (2014–2019)
The S 65 AMG is a version of the long wheelbase S-Class sedan with an AMG 6.0-litre V12 biturbo engine rated at 630 PS at 4,800 rpm and 1000 Nm at 2,300-4,300 rpm. Some of the features include a 78 Ah lithium-ion battery, seven-speed automatic transmission, AMG sports suspension with MAGIC BODY CONTROL with Crosswind stabilization, ESP Dynamic Cornering Assist, electromechanical AMG speed-sensitive sports steering with variable steering ratio, optional AMG ceramic high-performance composite braking system (front discs with a diameter of 420 mm), 20-inch AMG 16-spoke light-alloy wheels (optional 10-spoke forged wheels in polished titanium grey or matt black, 5-twin-spoke forged wheels in titanium grey), front apron with three large cooling air intakes, grilles and flics (air deflectors) on the side air intakes in high-gloss chrome and dark paint colours, exclusive carbon-fibre/aluminium engine cover, high-gloss black rear diffuser insert (optional grilles and flics in high-gloss black), AMG sports exhaust system with twin tailpipes, and the V12 radiator grille with six twin louvres, side sill panels, door pins, and more finished in high-gloss chrome. The interior upholstery is finished in exclusive nappa leather with a choice of 5 colour schemes (black, satin beige/espresso brown, nut brown/black, porcelain/black and crystal grey/seashell grey), with newly contoured seat cushions and backrests, seats and door centre panels in an exclusive diamond-pattern design, delineated perforations in the upholstery of the seats, and no perforations in the leather wherever there is contrasting topstitching. The dashboard, steering wheel rim, roof grab handles and roof liner are also all wrapped in leather. The interior features a 2-spoke AMG sports steering wheel, additional wood trim, AMG stainless-steel door sill panels illuminated in white, aluminium shift paddles, analogue clock in an exclusive IWC design (three-dimensional, milled metal hands and genuine metal appliqués on the dial), AMG instrument cluster with two animated round dials on TFT colour display (360 km/h scale speedometer, AMG main menu with digital speedometer and a permanent gear display in the upper section), head-up display, and a 6.5 x 4.5 centimeters touchpad integrated into the handrest with a cover for the keypad.
AMG Performance Studio options include an AMG exterior carbon-fibre package, AMG ceramic high-performance composite braking system, AMG performance steering wheel in Nappa leather/DINAMICA (black), AMG trim in carbon-fibre/black piano lacquer, and red brake calipers.
Other options include a 360° camera, Business Telephony in the rear, designo appointments packages, an executive seat, a first-class rear suite, an individual entertainment system in the rear, folding tables in the rear, and a warmth comfort package.
The vehicle was unveiled at the 2013 Los Angeles International Auto Show and the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show,[25] followed by the 2013 Osaka Motor Show.
The vehicle was set to go on sale in March 2014.[26][27]
On 24 February 2019, Mercedes-Benz announced the S 65 Final Edition with a limited run of 130 units, and unveiled it at the Geneva Auto Salon on 2 March 2019.[28] This model marked the end of the era of the V12 engine within AMG; however, the M279 V12 engine continued on in non AMG models such as the Mercedes-Maybach S 650 (S 680 for the Chinese market) and S 680 Guard 4MATIC.[29] The Final Edition is finished in Obsidian Black metallic paint, with bronze highlights in the front and rear bumpers, underneath the doors, as well as bronze-coloured 20-inch alloy wheels. The special AMG emblems are affixed to the C-pillars. The interior is trimmed in black Exclusive Nappa leather, with special carbon ornamental elements, and bronze-stitching black foot mats. Production ended in November 2019.
