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'''Mercedes-AMG G65''' is a [[V12 engine]]d (with twin [[turbocharger]]s) 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&nbsp;hp going into a seven-speed transmission as of 2016.<ref name=cadFirst>[http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2016-mercedes-benz-g65-amg-first-drive-review Car and Driver - 2016 Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG ]</ref><ref name="caranddriver.com">[http://www.caranddriver.com/mercedes-amg/g63-g65-4matic]</ref> In the United States it cost $224,000 USD in the year 2016,<ref>[https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-02-01/2016-mercedes-benz-g65-amg-review-a-200-000-way-to-brag Bloomberg - 2016 Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG Is a $200,000 Way to Brag]</ref> another source says it cost $218,000 USD.<ref name=moau>[http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1097545_2016-mercedes-amg-g65-brings-v-12-goodness-for-218825 2016 Mercedes-AMG G65 Brings V-12 Goodness For $218,825: Live Photos]</ref><ref>[http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2016-mercedes-amg-g65-test-review Instrumented Test], March 2016</ref> It was noted as being cheaper than a previous limited production run of [[Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6]] (old-style name) from 2013.<ref name=moau/> (note in this period of the 2010s, transition AMG vehicles from Mercedes-Benz to Mercedes-AMG branding.<ref>[http://autoweek.com/article/detroit-auto-show/amg-sport-gets-promoted-full-amg-status Mercedes kills AMG Sport sub-brand, promotes existing models to full AMG status January 15, 2016]</ref> The US Version was previewed at the [[New York Auto Show]] in the spring of 2015 as a Mercedes-AMG model.<ref>[http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-amg-g65-2016-88069.html NY LIVE: 2016 Mercedes-AMG G65]</ref>
The '''Mercedes-AMG G 65''' (previously sold as '''Mercedes-Benz G 65 AMG''') is a [[V12 engine]]d (with twin [[turbocharger]]s) 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&nbsp;hp going into a seven-speed transmission as of 2016.<ref name=cadFirst>[http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2016-mercedes-benz-g65-amg-first-drive-review Car and Driver - 2016 Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG ]</ref><ref name="caranddriver.com">[http://www.caranddriver.com/mercedes-amg/g63-g65-4matic]</ref> In the United States it cost $224,000 USD in the year 2016,<ref>[https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-02-01/2016-mercedes-benz-g65-amg-review-a-200-000-way-to-brag Bloomberg - 2016 Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG Is a $200,000 Way to Brag]</ref> another source says it cost $218,000 USD.<ref name=moau>[http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1097545_2016-mercedes-amg-g65-brings-v-12-goodness-for-218825 2016 Mercedes-AMG G65 Brings V-12 Goodness For $218,825: Live Photos]</ref><ref>[http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2016-mercedes-amg-g65-test-review Instrumented Test], March 2016</ref> It was noted as being cheaper than a previous limited production run of [[Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6]] (old-style name) from 2013.<ref name=moau/> (note in this period of the 2010s, transition AMG vehicles from Mercedes-Benz to Mercedes-AMG branding.<ref>[http://autoweek.com/article/detroit-auto-show/amg-sport-gets-promoted-full-amg-status Mercedes kills AMG Sport sub-brand, promotes existing models to full AMG status January 15, 2016]</ref> The US Version was previewed at the [[New York Auto Show]] in the spring of 2015 as a Mercedes-AMG model.<ref>[http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-amg-g65-2016-88069.html NY LIVE: 2016 Mercedes-AMG G65]</ref>


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.<ref name=moau/> The car tuner [[Brabus]] also made a version of the G65.<ref>[http://gearheads.org/the-brabus-800-ibusiness-mercedes-benz-g65-amg-the-expensive-quality/ Brabus Eight Hundred IBusiness Mercedes Benz G65 AMG]</ref>
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.<ref name=moau/> The car tuner [[Brabus]] also made a version of the G65.<ref>[http://gearheads.org/the-brabus-800-ibusiness-mercedes-benz-g65-amg-the-expensive-quality/ Brabus Eight Hundred IBusiness Mercedes Benz G65 AMG]</ref>

Revision as of 01:33, 8 April 2021

G65

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

Front view

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]

  • 36 degrees

Max angle of departure:[10]

  • 27 degrees

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c Car and Driver - 2016 Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG
  2. ^ a b [1]
  3. ^ Bloomberg - 2016 Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG Is a $200,000 Way to Brag
  4. ^ a b c 2016 Mercedes-AMG G65 Brings V-12 Goodness For $218,825: Live Photos
  5. ^ Instrumented Test, March 2016
  6. ^ Mercedes kills AMG Sport sub-brand, promotes existing models to full AMG status January 15, 2016
  7. ^ NY LIVE: 2016 Mercedes-AMG G65
  8. ^ Brabus Eight Hundred IBusiness Mercedes Benz G65 AMG
  9. ^ a b c Mercedes-AMG G65 SUV, carbuzz.com
  10. ^ a b c Mercedes-Benz G-Class AMG G 65 2017, suvdrive.com
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