Mercedes-Benz has launched the world's
quickest four-door sedan at the 2005 Chicago Auto Show, 
open to the public
February 11-20 at McCormick Place. The new S65 AMG melds the
whisper-smooth luxury of the top Mercedes-Benz four-door sedan with the
astonishing power of AMG's six-liter twin-turbo V12 engine, which produces
604 horsepower and an unbelievable 738 lb-ft of torque, for 0-60 mph test
track times of about 4.2 seconds.
To demonstrate the precision with which the S65 AMG's engine is built Mercedes-Benz brought in a technician from AMG along with all the Components and tools. Over the two media days of the show, they assembled two of the AMG six-liter twin-turbo V12 engines used in the S65. After being on display at the show, the two engines will flown to Germany for use in two S65 AMG Sedans.
AMG is the renowned high-performance division of Mercedes-Benz that combines its ingenuity and quality with the global resources of Mercedes-Benz to take engine, braking and handling performance technology to the highest level.
To handle the high speed potential of the AMG twin-turbo engine, the front brakes of the S65 AMG are equipped with high-performance eight-piston calipers and compound brake rotors. Staggered-size AMG twin-spoke wheels carry high- performance tires -- 245/40 ZR 19 in front and 275/35 ZR 19 at the rear. The S65 AMG sedan is equipped with ABC active suspension that uses special AMG spring struts with firmer damping. As on all Mercedes-Benz models, the S65 AMG also comes with ESP stability control, ASR traction control, Brake Assist and ABS anti-lock brakes.
An AMG front apron with a large air intake and integral fog lights gives the vehicle a distinctive appearance. The dynamic side view of the S65 AMG is emphasized by AMG side skirts, which follow the line of the front apron, and by a chromed "V12 Biturbo" badge on each front fender. The powerful lines of the AMG rear apron are finished off by two sets of AMG chrome twin tailpipes, and the twin-spoke AMG light-alloy wheels complement the overall appearance.
