Mercedes Benz S65 AMG == Monster
The current S class' AMG version is the Mercedes Benz S55 AMG which uses a supercharged 5.5L V8 engine and only makes 493 hp @ 6100 rpm and 516 lb-ft torque @ 2750 - 4000 rpm.
For the upcoming S class AMG, the Mercedes Benz S65 AMG, AMG will use the same engine used in the current CL65 and SL65. That's a twin-turbocharged 6.0L V12 engine which will makes 604 hp @ 5500 rpm and 738 lb-ft torque @ 2000 - 4000 rpm. That's enough power and torque to launch the massive sedan from 0-60 mph in a mere 4.2 seconds.
Can you imagine having 738 lb-ft of torque at only 2000 rpm?!!! That's more torque than a Viper. In fact, that's nearly twice the torque of the upcoming BMW M5 (383 lb-ft). Unbelieveable! The S65 must have axles made from materials made out of this world. I'd love to get a chance just to tap the throttle in a S65 just a couple of times. I don't even want to take it to high speeds. I just want to feel that much torque under my control. Someone's bound to sue for whiplash from just driving that car. Then again, the ride is probably so comfortable no one would even feel the speed and acceleration.
Refer to the article on Forbes for more information.
Published on February 22, 2005
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