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torres
Nov 26, 2006, 2:51 PM
Here's a comprehensive review on the 2006 Mercedes S65 AMG, featuring lots of info, like it's AMG 6.0-litre V12 biturbo engine, 19-inch AMG light-alloy wheels, and more. Also available is a photo gallery and intro movie with the sedan.

"The luxury-class flagship model with a new edition: the S 65 AMG. The most powerful sedan in its class combines impressive blend of performance and exclusive sportiness. With an AMG 6.0-liter V12 Biturbo engine with 612 hp and an interior appointed with exclusive Passion leather trim, the S65 AMG combines the exclusivity and dynamism in a wholly new dimension..."

http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop-580x464/S65_v1_1280x1024_9w.jpg
http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop-580x435/S65_amg_2_2w.jpg
http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop-580x429/S65_amg_3_8w.jpg

Read the whole article here: http://www.topspeed.com/cars/mercedes/mercedes-s65-amg-ar16475.html

altova85
Nov 26, 2006, 3:56 PM
Great car. Better than BMW 7series and Audi A8

Car=Blaine
Nov 26, 2006, 3:59 PM
It's definetly a very, very nice car. It has awesome power and overall great perormance for a car of this size. I'm still not too keen on the shape of this thing though..thanks for the review, though.

Windir
Nov 26, 2006, 4:05 PM
it's maybe the best limo (and I think it is), but I'd rather take an Audi A8 (which I drove, and I know what it is). it's more like a "driving machine" than the S Klasse, which is a luxurious saloon.. on wheels

bennyboy
Nov 26, 2006, 4:07 PM
If I had the cash, I would buy one of these. I reckon it's been styled properly, because it definitely looks the part, and those lovely AMG rims complete the look.

The interior is also proper luxry. Lots of leather, high quality stuff in there and I'm sure it's a nice place to be.

And then comes the engine. Monster, beautifully crafted, lovely V8 engine, roaring away ahead of you.

Nice car, nice pics and review aswell.

carFIEND
Nov 26, 2006, 4:13 PM
I sat in the S65 at the car show and I have to say it is amazing....its so comfortable and the styling of it is just out of this world.

Since it has nightvision in the 7 inch monitor in the dash im gonna have to take this car becuase thats a feature no other car can provide...

oh yeah, did i mention 700+ ft lbs of torque?

Tom Kristensen
Nov 26, 2006, 4:16 PM
It's the best car in it's class... but I'd still take an S8 over it. I can't stand the design of the new S Class.

It's got a fridge integrated in the backseat though.. that's gotta be one of the coolest features in a car ever!

SKR34
Nov 26, 2006, 5:20 PM
612 hp! It's a beast just waiting to be unleashed. Any details on price?

clutch
Nov 26, 2006, 5:48 PM
^At rsportscars.com as well as mbusa.com it lists the price at $182,275, so it is a bit pricey.

I love this car, it is my favorite sedan all around, if I had the money I would buy it in an instant.

teXas
Nov 26, 2006, 6:07 PM
I've seen one in black, it's very inimidating.

n wright 275
Nov 26, 2006, 6:12 PM
i love the S65, its sooo expensive, its unmatched though

i would take this over a maybach, unless i was uber rich, then i would take both :-P

Tom Kristensen
Nov 26, 2006, 6:22 PM
^At rsportscars.com as well as mbusa.com it lists the price at $182,275, so it is a bit pricey.

I love this car, it is my favorite sedan all around, if I had the money I would buy it in an instant.$182k!? You could almost get two Audi S8's for that money!

Now I officially dislike this car. I would get a Gallardo, or a package coststing of an S8 and a SL500 instead of this. Or even better, an Eleanor!

The S8 is a direct competitior, and yet it's nearly half th price. Jesus H. Christ!

Windir
Nov 26, 2006, 6:41 PM
.. and in the S8 you get a Lamborghini engine. ;)
but, anyway, it depends really on what is most important to you: the sporty feeling (S8) or the comfort and luxury (S Klasse). so, the Mercedes is more for ppl that like to be driven, and the Audi.. well, for drivers !
and then again, you can be influenced by the price, wich I'm not saying is not worth the product, but Mercedes saw it a little bit too big there.

about the nightvision, you can get that on the 7 series from BMW, don't you ?

S-Tune_S1
Nov 26, 2006, 7:32 PM
absulutely love this car !! justa bit expesnsive though..

zeyk
Nov 26, 2006, 7:44 PM
612 hp! It's a beast just waiting to be unleashed. Any details on price?
what unleashed??
the time u think ur gonna blow.....the limiter kicks in.so that's what u call a kick.i really like this merc...a white n black roof is the best combo.i i have a job that gives me 6-7 digits on a monthly check or an office on the 34 th floor...then surely i'll get one of these.

abcdefgary
Nov 26, 2006, 9:17 PM
I'd really like to see a comparison review between this and the S8, I bet it will be an extremely controversial review.

But I guess the winner would have to be the S65.

car lover !!
Nov 26, 2006, 10:10 PM
I'm still going for the Quattroporte.. Don't really like this generation of S-Class.. I like the W220 one. :)

If I had to choose between this and the BMW 760Li , I would go for the BMW.