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are electronically limited to 250 km/h. Despite no changes having been made to
the engine data and performance values, it has still been possible to reduce fuel
consumption and CO
2
emissions by up to 3 percent.
Contributing to the even more exceptional status of the models is the new, more
pronounced arrow-shaped radiator grille, featuring twin chromed louvres in the
case of the S 65 AMG. The new front apron incorporates striking, AMG-specific
LED daytime driving lights and two transverse air outlets on each side. Further
striking features include the "6.3 AMG" or "V12 Biturbo" lettering on the front
wings, and redesigned exterior mirrors.
Side sill panels emphasise the elegant line of the front apron through to the rear
of the vehicle, where the new rear apron features yet another highlight: the centre
section of the black diffuser insert is now painted in the same colour as the
vehicle body. New tail lights with 52 LEDs in the form of a double "C" also give
the S-Class an unmistakable appearance from behind. A distinctive element of
both models comes in the guise of the AMG sports exhaust with two chromed
twin tailpipes, featuring a V12 design in the case of the S 65 AMG. Visual aspects
which distinguish the V8 from the V12 model also include the attractive AMG
light-alloy wheels: the S 63 AMG has 19-inch AMG multi-spoke wheels painted
titanium grey with a high-sheen finish and fitted with 255/40 (front) and 275/40
(rear) tyres. The S 65 AMG, on the other hand, comes with 20-inch AMG forged
wheels painted titanium grey with a mirror finish and fitted with 255/35 (front)
and 275/35 (rear) tyres.
Crosswind stabilisation, Torque Vectoring Brake and Direct-Steer system
The AMG sports suspension based on Active Body Control (ABC) provides cross-
wind stabilisation as standard equipment for the first time: thanks to this func-
tion, influences caused by crosswinds are compensated for, or – in the case of
strong gusts – reduced to a minimum. ABC compensates against the effect of
crosswinds by adjusting the wheel load distribution within milliseconds, using
the yaw-rate and lateral acceleration sensors of the Electronic Stability Program
ESP
®
.
