PERFORMANCE-CAR NEWS 01.03.2006
Mercedes to debut new s65 amg at detroit auto show

Mercedes-Benz will introduce a new S65 AMG at the 2006 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Like the previous S65 AMG, this latest incarnation will be powered by a hand-assembled twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter V12 engine, putting out 612 hp at 4750 rpm and a brutal 738 lb-ft of torque at 2000 rpm.

According to Mercedes, that's enough to hurl the car from 0 to 125 mph in a mere 13.3 seconds. Top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph.

To complement its wild engine, the new S65 AMG also gets revisions to its active body-control system, and more-powerful brakes.

For those who won't have the privilege of experiencing the S65 AMG from the cabin, there's still plenty to drool over from the outside -- the car gets a number of unique exterior cues, including AMG 19-inch alloy wheels and a meaner-looking front fascia.

Expect the new S65 AMG in North American showrooms starting July 2006. Prices haven't been announced, but it's safe to assume they'll be $175k or more.