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The S65 AMG’s twin-turbo engine features a number of high-tech modifications over the standard V12. Here are a few:
- A precision-balanced crankshaft with a longer stroke,
- Larger-bore forged pistons, and
- An upgraded system for oil-spray cooling and bearing lubrication.
The S65 AMG can accelerate from 0-60 mph in just 4.2 seconds. The drive power is transferred to the wheels in the new S 65 AMG via the AMG SPEEDSHIFT five-speed automatic transmission with AMG steering-wheel gearshift paddles and DIRECT SELECT gearshift, the gear selector lever on the steering column.
The driver can use the “S/C/M” mode button in the center console to select from the “Sport”, “Comfort” and “Manual” shift programs that not only change the transmission characteristics but also the accelerator response and the spring/damper settings of the AMG sports suspension based on Active Body Control. The gears can also be shifted at any time using the silver-coloured aluminium gearshift paddles on the steering wheel.
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