Mercedes-Benz has committed to keeping the V12 alive, introducing a new range-topping two-door S-Class, the S65 AMG Coupe, that will succeed the CL65 Coupe.
As the name implies, the S65 AMG Coupe is essentially based on the four-door S65 AMG. Aside from the door reduction, it brings the three-point star onto the grille and opts for thinner horizontal taillights.
The new model features the same 6.0-liter V12 engine that can be found under the hood of the sedan and CL65 Coupe. Twin turbochargers help the mill produce 621 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque — output levels that still exceed many supercars.
Drivers can expect to get up to 97 kmph from a standstill in four seconds flat, and eventually hits an electronically limited top speed of 300 kmph. Despite the shared engine and comparable performance figures between the S65 AMG Coupe and its predecessor, the incoming model is significantly more efficient. EPA estimates have not been announced, but the coupe fetches a combined rating of 38 kmpg in European cycles.
Despite the presumably hefty curb weight, Mercedes-Benz promises stellar performance in the corners. The coupe will be among the first US models to feature curve-tilting functionality, using active body control and surface-scan cameras to help the car “lean into bends.”
The company has not yet revealed pricing information for the S65 AMG Coupe, which will arrive later this year. For comparison, the sedan variant fetches $222,000.