2008 Mercedes-Benz S63 / S65 AMG Features And Specs

Year

Style, Configuration, Engine Options

Trim

S63 S63 AMG Package Includes

  • Interior

  • 14-way pwr heated & ventilated front bucket seats-inc

    pwr lumbar, 3-position seat memory

  • Drive-Dynamic multi-contour front seats w/4-level massage feature

  • Active front head restraints w/adjustable height & fore-aft, built-in keypad beneath headrest for hands-free communication & radio presets

  • Rear head restraints in all seating positions w/manually adjustable fore-aft

  • AMG premium leather upholstery

  • Front center armrest w/storage

  • Rear folding center armrest w/storage, (2) cupholders

  • Front/rear floor mats

  • Hand-polished Burl Walnut wood trim

  • Stainless-steel door sill trim w/AMG insignia

  • AMG leather sport pwr 4-way tilt/telescopic steering wheel-inc

    AMG shift paddles, audio, voice, telephone & multi-function display controls, programmable easy-exit, memory

  • COMAND cockpit management & data system for operation of vehicles systems

  • Multi-function displays in instrument cluster faces-inc

    trip computer, exterior temp gauge, maintenance system, oil level check, digital speedometer, reminder & malfunction messages, driver-programmable settings, audio status, navigation route guidance

  • Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System Plus display-inc

    distance remaining to next maintenance, type of service due, reminders

  • Audible reminders & messages-inc

    exterior lamp failure, low fuel, engine oil, coolant, washer fluid, headlights on, remove key from ignition, door & sunroof open

  • Digital instrumentation-inc

    speedometer, odometer, Touch Shift gear & shift modes selection

  • Electronic analog tachometer & fuel gauge

  • AMG gauges w/race timer

  • Touch turn signals (flashes (3) times w/1-touch)

  • Tire pressure monitoring system

  • Pwr windows w/1-touch express up/down

  • Pwr rear window sunshade w/1-touch express up/down

  • Pwr rear side window sunshades w/1-touch express up/down

  • SmartKey system-inc

    remote central locking system, anti-theft engine immobilizer, drive away automatic locking

  • SmartKey infrared remote-inc

    trunk open, windows & sunroof open/close, panic alarm, fuel filler door, selective unlock, active ventilated seats on

  • Keyless Go

  • Tele Aid global positioning system (GPS) satellite system-inc

    stolen vehicle recovery, remote door unlock service, automatic alarm & collision notification

  • 20-GB hard drive-based in-dash GPS navigation system

  • Integrated HomeLink compatible (3) button garage door opener

  • Parktronic

  • Blind spot assist

  • Hands-free communication system w/voice control

  • Cruise control

  • Anti-theft client alarm notification w/remote panic feature

  • Harmon/kardon LOGIC7 600-Watt digital surround system-inc

    AM/FM stereo, 6-disc CD changer, MP3 capability, (14) speakers, 5.1 channel amplifier, dynamic volume control, fiber-optic communication among components

  • PCMCIA memory card slot

  • Automatic dual-zone climate control-inc

    electrostatic dust & pollen filters, sun, humidity & dew point sensors, tunnel mode w/1-touch closing of all windows, seat belt usage sensors (allows climate control to focus first on occupied seats)

  • Rear window defroster w/auto-shutoff based on time, driving speed & exterior temp

  • Illuminated glove box

  • Auxiliary pwr outlet

  • Alcantara headliner

  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror

  • Quad illuminated vanity mirrors

  • Dual front/rear reading lamps

  • Adjustable fiber-optic ambient lighting feature

  • Night security illumination

  • Locator lighting

  • Exterior

  • Pwr tilt/slide tinted glass sunroof w/1-touch express open, memory

  • AMG front air dam w/mesh air intakes & side skirts

  • AMG rear apron w/mesh air diffuser

  • Bi-xenon high-intensity discharge headlamps-inc

    polycarbonate lenses, automatic level control, driver-selectable light-sensing auto-on headlamp, automatic lamp substitution, heated headlamp washers

  • Front halogen foglamps

  • Single rear foglamp

  • Dual heated auto-folding pwr mirrors-inc

    memory, auto-dimming driver mirror, integrated LED turn signals

  • Infrared-reflecting & noise insulating glass

  • Rain-sensing aero-blade windshield wipers w/heated washer system

  • Variable doorstop

  • Pwr trunk closer

  • Entertainment

  • Engine

  • Engine Order Code

    NA

  • Engine Type and Required Fuel

    Gas V8

  • Displacement (liters/cubic inches)

    6.2L/379

  • Fuel System

    SFI

  • Maximum Horsepower @ RPM

    518 @ 6800

  • Maximum Torque @ RPM

    465 @ 5200

  • Cooling System Capacity (quarts)

    NA

  • Electrical

  • Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F

    NA

  • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

    NA

  • Safety

  • Anti-lock disc brakes system (ABS) w/brake assist system

  • Driver & front passenger adaptive dual-stage airbags

  • Front/rear side airbags

  • Front/rear side window curtain airbags w/rollover sensor

  • Front passenger occupant classification system

  • PRE-SAFE collision preparedness system

  • 3-point front/rear outboard belts-inc

    emergency tensioning device, adaptive force limiter, automatic shoulder belt height-adjusters

  • Rear center automatic shoulder belt height adjustable 3-point seat belt

  • Emergency interior trunk release w/illumination

  • Universal LATCH (lower anchors & tethers for children) system

  • Child safety rear door locks

  • Electronic stability program (ESP)

  • Steering

  • Steering Type

    Vehicle-Speed-Sensitive

  • Steering Ratio (:1)

    NA

  • Turns, lock to lock

    NA

  • Turning Diameter / Radius, curb to curb (feet)

    40.0

  • Turning Diameter / Radius, wall to wall (feet)

    NA

  • Mechanical

  • AMG 6.3L SFI DOHC 32-valve V8 engine

  • 7-speed electronically controlled driver-adaptive automatic transmission w/ AMG SpeedShift, Touch Shift

  • Electronic parking brake w/automatic disengagement

  • Electronic stability program (ESP)

  • Rear wheel drive

  • AMG active body control (ABC)-inc

    coil spring & electronically controlled hydraulic cylinder w/shock absorber at each wheel, automatic 4-wheel level control, driver-selectable ride-height control, automatic speed-sensitive lowering

  • Independent 4-link front suspension-inc

    anti-lift control, gas-pressurized shock absorbers, stabilizer bar

  • Independent 5-arm multi-link rear suspension-inc

    anti-squat & anti-dive systems

  • P255/35R20 front high performance tires

  • P275/35R20 rear high performance tires

  • 20\ x 8.5\ front AMG 5-spoke aluminum wheels

  • 20\ x 9.5\ rear AMG 5-spoke aluminum wheels

  • Pwr vehicle-speed-sensitive rack & pinion steering

  • Pwr 2-piston perforated & vented AMG disc brakes

  • Anti-lock disc brakes system (ABS) w/brake assist system

  • AMG sport exhaust w/quad tailpipes

  • Suspension

  • Front Suspension Type

    Independent

  • Rear Suspension Type

    Independent

  • Front Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

    NA

  • Rear Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

    NA

  • Front Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

    NA

  • Rear Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

    NA

  • Towing

  • Maximum Trailer Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Maximum Tongue Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Maximum Trailer Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Maximum Tongue Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Transmission

  • Transmission Order Code

    NA

  • Transmission Description

    Automatic

  • Number of Transmission Speeds

    7

  • First Gear Ratio (:1)

    NA

  • Second Gear Ratio (:1)

    NA

  • Third Gear Ratio (:1)

    NA

  • Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

    NA

  • Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

    NA

  • Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

    NA

  • Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

    0.73

  • Reverse Ratio (:1)

    NA

  • Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

    2.65

  • Clutch Size

    NA

  • Vehicle

  • EPA Classification

    Large

  • Drivetrain

    Rear Wheel Drive

  • Warranty

  • 4 Basic Years / 50,000 Basic Miles

  • 4 Drivetrain Years / 50,000 Drivetrain Miles

  • 4 Corrosion Years / 50,000 Corrosion Miles

  • Unlimited Roadside Assistance Years / Unlimited Roadside Assistance Miles

  • Brakes

  • Brake Type

    Power

  • Anti-Lock-Braking System

    4-Wheel

  • Front Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

    15.4 x -TBD-

  • Rear Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

    14.4 x -TBD-

  • Rear Drums, diameter x width (inches)

    NA