MERCEDES BENZ S 65 AMG (W221) 2009-2013 Photos, engines & full specs

The S65 AMG was the top performer for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. And it wasn't shy to show its muscles, to whoever had the eyes to see it.

The big luxury car from Mercedes-Benz was not at the first AMG treatment. Its predecessors were in the Affalterbach spa before and returned fresh and with loads of power. And there was more than more performance. There were some visual effects too.

The fifth generation of the S-Class was introduced in 2005 at the Frankfurt International Motor Show. It was praised for its sleek look and the press said that BMW and Mercedes swapped their designers. The AMG version featured a more aggressive styling than the stablemates. The V12 Biturbo badges on the front fenders confirmed that. Through the five-spoke specific light-alloy wheels, the vented and perforated disc-brake were shown as a statement of performance. The four oval exhausts in the back confirmed with a deep and powerful roar.

Inside, there was the same luxurious interior of an S-Class, but with a big load of features added to the list. In the back, there were two individual seats, with a refrigerator between them. The massage, cooling, and heated seats were part of a package.

The engine was a 6.0-liter V12 with two turbochargers. It was mated to the older 5G-Tronic gearbox since the newer 7G-Tronic couldn't resist the massive torque, which was limited to 1000 Nm (737.5 lb-ft). A special suspension was installed on the car, to keep the car better planted on the road.