The Mercedes-AMG G 65 (previously sold as Mercedes-Benz G 65 AMG) is a V12 engined (with twin turbochargers) version of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The vehicle weighs 6250-pounds (2835 kg) (US model as estimated by an automotive magazine publication) and has 603 hp going into a seven-speed transmission as of 2016.[1] [2] In the United States it cost $224,000 USD in the year 2016,[3] another source says it cost $218,000 USD.[4] [5] It was noted as being cheaper than a previous limited production run of Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6 (old-style name) from 2013.[4] (note in this period of the 2010s, transition AMG vehicles from Mercedes-Benz to Mercedes-AMG branding.[6] The US Version was previewed at the New York Auto Show in the spring of 2015 as a Mercedes-AMG model.[7]
The basic model was introduced in Europe in 2012 and in 2015 was introduced in the United States as a Mercedes-AMG brand model. Prior to its US launch, Daimler experienced sales of over 3000 G-class vehicles of which about half were the AMG specification version.[4] The car tuner Brabus also made a version of the G65.[8]
Mercedes-AMG is a brand of Daimler AG (Mercedes-Benz, Unimog, AMG, and Smart)
The 2018 model for the USA has the AMG bi-turbocharger V-12 producing 621 horsepower and 738 lb-ft (US units).[9] This is connected to a 7-speed transmission and full-time four wheel drive drivetrain.[9] The G65 is more oriented towards urban driving, with low-profile tires and a 0-60 mph (96.56 km/h) time of 5.1 seconds making it fastest of MB G-Class models offered then.[9]
Specifications [edit]
Size:[1]
- Wheelbase 112.2 in
- Length 188.5 in
- Width 73.0 in
Weight:
- Estimated weight about 6250-pounds (2835 kg) for US model.[1] [2]
Fuel Capacity:
- 25.4 gallons (about 96.15 litres) [10]
Max angle of approach:[10]
Max angle of departure:[10]
See also [edit]
- Mercedes-AMG
- List of Mercedes-Benz vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz G500 4×4²
References [edit]
- ^ a b c Car and Driver - 2016 Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG
- ^ a b [1]
- ^ Bloomberg - 2016 Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG Is a $200,000 Way to Brag
- ^ a b c 2016 Mercedes-AMG G65 Brings V-12 Goodness For $218,825: Live Photos
- ^ Instrumented Test, March 2016
- ^ Mercedes kills AMG Sport sub-brand, promotes existing models to full AMG status January 15, 2016
- ^ NY LIVE: 2016 Mercedes-AMG G65
- ^ Brabus Eight Hundred IBusiness Mercedes Benz G65 AMG
- ^ a b c Mercedes-AMG G65 SUV, carbuzz.com
- ^ a b c Mercedes-Benz G-Class AMG G 65 2017, suvdrive.com
External links [edit]
- MB-USA page for G65 (2018)
