2016 Mercedes-AMG S 65 Cabriolet (A217) 6.0 V12 7AT (630 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Designed as a personal luxury convertible, the S-Class Cabriolet received in 2016 an improved version made by AMG and re-badged accordingly as the S65.

The grand touring cars were more often sports cars than just personal luxury vehicles. But for those who appreciated more comfort but didn’t want to be left behind due to a sluggish engine, Mercedes-AMG offered two versions: the S63 and the S65, with the latter being the most powerful from its lineup.

At the front, the S65 featured a black diamond radiator grille with the three-pointed-star badge in the middle, supported by a single louver slat with chrome inserts. Above it, the hood showed two power-domes that emphasized the V-engine. The large air intakes from the sides flanked the big, A-shaped grille from the apron in the bumper. As a touch of luxury, the carmaker offered an option for LED Intelligent Light System adorned with Swarovksi crystals for the turn signals and DRLs.

The cabin featured a mix between the luxurious leather-clad interior and the polished carbon-fiber trims installed on the door panels, dashboard, center stack, and center console. Like its four-door sedan, the S-Class, the S65 sported two wide screens for the infotainment system and the instrument panel. They shared the same glass area surrounded by a chromed rim, giving the impression of a single unit. Its bucket seats at the front and the two seats in the back provided enough room for four adults. Most GT cars were just for two people, while in the back, they didn’t offer enough legroom or headroom.

Under the hood, Mercedes-AMG installed a 6.0-liter V-12. It paired it to a standard AMG Speedshift 7-speed automatic transmission and sent the power to the rear wheels only.