Mercedes Weighs Into Super Saloon Market With Potent AMG-Tuned S-Class

WHEN eight cylinders just isn’t enough for your high performance luxury saloon, Mercedes has unveiled the solution to your problem: and S-Class boasting twelve cylinders, twin-turbocharging, 630 horsepower and a whopping 737lb ft of torque.

As a flagship to trump even its own S 63 AMG model, the German firm claims its S 65 AMG monster is the most powerful vehicle in its market segment. Packing a 6.0-litre V12 petrol motor, this third generation of S 65 can deliver a zero to 62mph sprint time of 4.3 seconds and carry on to an electronically limited 155mph.

Despite its considerable performance it’s also a socially responsible car thanks to a modest 23.7mpg fuel consumption figure and 279g/km CO2 rating.

As you’d expect, all the usual S-Class refinements are present, plus a long list of AMG specific items such as enhanced suspension and steering trickery to keep you on a straight and narrow in such a potent car.

Pricing for UK buyers has yet to be decided but, like its predecessor, this model will only be offered in long-wheelbase trim. The public will get their first look at the both the Los Angeles and Toyko motorshows at the end of November.

By By Press Association reporters