With Mercedes-Benz deciding to refresh its flagship S-Class sedan for 2010, that means the S63 and S65 AMG are also due for an update. The German automaker has just officially unveiled photos and details.
The same engines as in the previous models are under the hood, with a 6.2-liter V8 that lays down 518 horsepower and 456 pound-feet for the S63 and a 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12 that makes 612 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque for the S65. The S65 is mated to a five-speed automatic transmission, while the S63 has a seven-speed sport transmission.
A new arrow-shaped radiator grille adorns the front, and LED daytime running lights have been mounted in the lower-grille air inlets. In back is a body-colored diffuser (current models have a black one), taillights consisting of 52 LEDs and a set of redesigned chrome exhaust pipes. The S63 gets 19-inch multispoke alloys and the S65 gets 20-inch rollers, both colored titanium gray.
The interior is dressed in lots of leather and features an AMG analog clock and aluminum shift paddles. Standard technology includes the Attention Assist drowsiness detection system, Adaptive Highbeam Assist and PreSafe brakes.
The S63 AMG starts at the equivalent of $192,900 for the short-wheelbase model and $212,900 for the long-wheelbase variant. Pricing on the S65 begins at $309,930. American pricing has yet to be announced.
Gallery: 2010 Mercedes-Benz S63/S65 AMG
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