Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG

Mercedes-Benz

The history of Mercedes-Benz starts at the turn of the 20th century. The company&#39;s lineage begins with <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/benz-cie/">Benz &amp; Cie</a> and the Daimler Motor Corporation (DMG). Daimler introduced the Mercedes 35hp, an automobile named after the daughter of DMG dealer and associate Emil Jellinek, setting the precedent for the use of the name. In 1926, DMG and Benz merged to create Mercedes-Benz, with their first car released in the same year. In the years since its creation, Mercedes-Benz has become one of the world&#39;s premier automotive manufacturers, known for their high level of engineering as well as their luxury. The company also has a prestigious racing history, have participated in all sorts of motorsport competitions, and achieved notable victories in Formula 1 and Le Mans. Just a few of the company&#39;s&nbsp;storied historical models include the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/w198/300-sl-gullwing/">300 SL Gullwing</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/540k/">540K</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/600/">600</a>, and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w112/">300 SE</a>. Among the more notable modern cars are the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sls/">SLS</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/slr-mclaren/">SLR McLaren</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/clk-gtr/">CLK GTR</a>. Mercedes also continues to push forward with modern engineering, pursuing hybrid technologies with many of their new models, including the upcoming Formula 1 engined Mercedes-AMG Project One supercar.

The history of Mercedes-Benz starts at the turn of the 20th century. The company's lineage begins with Benz & Cie and the Daimler Motor…

Mercedes-Benz S

The Mercedes-Benz S is one of the most influential cars ever made.&nbsp;The S is mainly a 4 door luxury sedan, yet has also been offered as a coupe or convertible in certain generations. As one of Mercedes&#39; flagship models, the S has introduced groundbreaking safety innovations, as well as established a standard of engineering and refinement that many other marques measure up to. While only officially christened as the S-Class in 1973, S models trace their origin to 1954. The Mercedes-Benz S lineage is as follows: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w180/">W180 (1954-1959)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w128/">W128 (1958-1960)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w111/">W111 (1959-1971)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w112/">W112 (1961-1967)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w108w109/">W108/W109 (1965-1973)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w116/">W116 (1973-1980)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w126/">W126 (1980-1991)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w140/">W140 (1992-1999)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w220/">W220 (2000-2006)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w221/">W221 (2007-2013)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w222/">W222 (2014-2020)</a>.

The Mercedes-Benz S is one of the most influential cars ever made. The S is mainly a 4 door luxury sedan, yet has also been offered as a…

Mercedes-Benz S-Class - W221

Mercedes-Benz introduced their fifth generation <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/">S-Class</a> for the 2007 model year. Known as the W221, this updated generation of the S-Class was the first to include a hybrid variant, the S400 Hybrid. Produced alongside the hybrid version were variants of the W221 produced with V6, V8, or V12 engines, as well as diesel versions. The fifth generation S-Class was offered in short or long wheelbase configurations, and was also available with 4Matic 4 wheel drive. The W221 featured the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w221/s63/">S63 AMG</a> and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w221/s65/">S65 AMG</a> among notable variants. Built until 2013, the W221 was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w222/">W222</a>.

Mercedes-Benz introduced their fifth generation S-Class for the 2007 model year. Known as the W221, this updated generation of the S-Class…

S-Class - W221

W221

The Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG was introduced in 2007. Powered by a 6.0 twin turbo V12 engine, the S65 was the top of the line model for the W221 S-Class.

The Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG was introduced in 2007. Powered by a 6.0 twin turbo V12 engine, the S65 was the top of the line model for the…

S65 AMG

Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG

The Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG was introduced in 2007. S63 models built before 2011 were fitted with a 6.2 naturally aspirated V8, while later versions were fitted with a 5.4L twin turbo V8 engine.

The Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG was introduced in 2007. S63 models built before 2011 were fitted with a 6.2 naturally aspirated V8, while later…

Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG(2007 to 2013)

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