MERCEDES-AMG S-Class Cabriolet Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

Mercedes-Benz introduced the S63 AMG Cabriolet in 2017 as one of its most expensive vehicles on the market by combining a luxurious interior with a fierce engine.

The German premium carmaker gave it all in terms of luxury, performance, and technology in the S63AMG Cabriolet. It was a rewarding car for someone who tried to enjoy the ride, regardless of the destination. Mercedes managed to put together three distinct inspiration areas into one vehicle and then cut its roof to make it even more pleasant on the late-night drive.

Since it was based on the S-Class Coupe model, it showed the same distinct front area with the single LED strip for the daytime running light inside the headlights. Its bumper featured a flatter trapezoidal shape at the bottom and two side scoops. From its sides, the sculptured lines on the bodywork formed the cross-section of an airplane wing, stretched all the way to the rear wheels. In the back, a small lip-spoiler enhanced the trunk's lid shape, while four rectangular exhausts peaked through the diffuser.

Inside, the car showed a combination of luxurious leather, carbon-fiber trims and two large displays on the dashboard. AMG specifically designed the flat-bottom steering wheel for the S-Class range, and it was thick for someone with a bigger hand. For the seats, Mercedes-Benz gave everything it had in terms of comfort and technology. It was a genuine four-seat vehicle.

Under the hood, AMG worked its magic and offered a 612 hp engine. It was paired to a 9-speed automatic transmission and could propel the heavy convertible from zero to 100 kph (0-62 mph) in less than four seconds. Last but not least, it was all-wheel-drive.

Mercedes AMG S65 Cabriolet was introduced in 2015 as a drop-top version for the S-Class Coupe (C217) with similar performance and luxury. In 2017, the German carmaker refreshed the entire lineup.

Due to the increasing demand for luxurious, performance vehicles on the market, Mercedes-Benz assigned its AMG division to launch a full-scale assault with the best features it had in the parts bins and, when they needed something else, to create them. The S-Class Coupe was designed to meet the most demanding customers, who expected nothing less than the best driving experience, regardless of the cost.

The refreshed version came at the same time for both vehicles, the coupe, and the convertible. They featured the Panamericana grille, with vertical slats, resembling the one installed on the AMG GT. Unlike the hard-core AMG version, the S65 offered more luxurious items and a higher "look-at-me" factor. For starters, the big open-top barge was fitted with standard 20" light-alloy-wheels with ceramic mirror polishing. In the rear, the coupe and the cabriolet featured OLED taillights.

Inside, the large cabin was profiled for four passengers with enough legroom for all of them thanks to the long wheelbase. The AMG power sports seats with memory function and seat heating offered the driver and front passenger more lateral support. Special touches included the embossed emblem on the front center console's armrest and an analog clock in exclusive IWC design.

AMG installed a 6.0-liter V12 bi-turbo engine under the hood, paired with a 7-speed automatic transmission (dual-clutch). Unlike the S63 version, it was available exclusively with a rear-wheel-drive system.

The German brand was thriving by offering expensive and powerful vehicles, and, besides the amazing S63 Coupe, it provided a drop-top version as well.

In the Fall of 2015, at the Frankfurt International Auto Show, Mercedes-AMG introduced the S 63 Convertible for 2016. Thus, it made a clear statement regarding its desire to catch a part of the market that was not satisfied with what Aston Martin or BMW offered for customers with deep pockets.

Surprisingly, the S 63 Cabriolet didn't sport the same front fascia as its Coupe sibling. While the fixed-roof version featured the Panamericana grille, the soft-top lineup received a single-slat design with the big three-pointed star in the middle. Still, the headlights with their upper DRLs were kept. From its profile, the car revealed thick A-pillars that also served as safety arches. From there on, there was no other pillar or strut to protect the occupants in case of a roll-over crash. Those were hidden and automatically deployed only in case of emergency.

The luxurious cabin was fitted with bolstered front seats at the front. Since the automaker had to conceal the rooftop behind the rear seats, those had to be moved forward. Thus, the legroom for the rear-seated passengers was not quite at Mercedes-AMG standards. For the instrument panel, the automaker installed a 12.2" wide-screen color display that reproduced the round dials of a classic instrument cluster and a second display atop the center stack for the infotainment unit. The car could cover and uncover in 20 seconds at speeds of up to 60 kph (37 mph).

The 4.0-liter V8 engine under the hood was helped by a pair of turbochargers. Thus, thanks to the 900 Nm (664 lb-ft) of torque was able to rocket the car from 0 to 100 kph (0-62 mph) in just 3.9 seconds.

Designed as a personal luxury convertible, the S-Class Cabriolet received in 2016 an improved version made by AMG and re-badged accordingly as the S65.

The grand touring cars were more often sports cars than just personal luxury vehicles. But for those who appreciated more comfort but didn't want to be left behind due to a sluggish engine, Mercedes-AMG offered two versions: the S63 and the S65, with the latter being the most powerful from its lineup.

At the front, the S65 featured a black diamond radiator grille with the three-pointed-star badge in the middle, supported by a single louver slat with chrome inserts. Above it, the hood showed two power-domes that emphasized the V-engine. The large air intakes from the sides flanked the big, A-shaped grille from the apron in the bumper. As a touch of luxury, the carmaker offered an option for LED Intelligent Light System adorned with Swarovksi crystals for the turn signals and DRLs.

The cabin featured a mix between the luxurious leather-clad interior and the polished carbon-fiber trims installed on the door panels, dashboard, center stack, and center console. Like its four-door sedan, the S-Class, the S65 sported two wide screens for the infotainment system and the instrument panel. They shared the same glass area surrounded by a chromed rim, giving the impression of a single unit. Its bucket seats at the front and the two seats in the back provided enough room for four adults. Most GT cars were just for two people, while in the back, they didn't offer enough legroom or headroom.

Under the hood, Mercedes-AMG installed a 6.0-liter V-12. It paired it to a standard AMG Speedshift 7-speed automatic transmission and sent the power to the rear wheels only.