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Mercedes-AMG Waves Goodbye To The G65 With Final Edition

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With a new G-Class in development, Mercedes has decided to start guiding the current models towards the exit, this time with a special "final" edition for the G65 AMG version. The Mercedes-AMG G65 Final Edition is said to "reflect the successful story of the world's most powerful series production off-roader". It will come out in just 65 examples worldwide, and each one starts at €310,233 in Germany, which equals to $365,213 at today's exchange rates. At its heart, it carries a 6.0-liter V12 lump, with twin turbochargers and multi-spark ignition, making 630PS (621hp) and 1,000Nm (738lb-ft) of torque. Transferring the output to all four corners is a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. Naught to 100km/h (62mph) takes just 5.3sec, and top speed is electronically limited to 230km/h (143mph). Its sporty appearance is highlighted by the matte bronze elements that adorn its body and can be found in the grille surround, underride guard, mirrors, and 2...

Mercedes-Benz Teases G65 AMG 4x4² V12 Convertible

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Thanks to the Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6 and the  G500 4x4² , the German marque has been responsible for two of the industry’s most outlandish off-roaders in recent memory. Now, another model is on the cards and it promises to be wildest to date. Teased on the brand’s official Facebook page is the upcoming Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG 4x4² Convertible, a model set to combine the power of the  G63 6x6  with the short wheelbase of the 4x4² and completed with the lack of a fixed roof. Few details about the model are known but this image reveals that the vehicle will include carbon fiber wheel arches, a large central brake light soaring above the spare wheel and  no roof .  Perhaps most exciting of all is that the G65 AMG 4x4² will feature the brand’s range-topping 600 hp+, 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12 engine rather than the 416 hp engine of the standard 4x4². This new engine won’t only make the off-roader incredibly fast but will also provide it with more than enough torque...