Those rejoicing over the news that Mercedes-Benz is building a mental 612 horsepower V-12-power G-Wagen better hold those horses. We've just received official confirmation from our sources inside Mercedes-Benz that when the 2013 Mercedes-Benz G-Class hits our shores later this year, the G65 AMG will be absent from the lineup. The G65 AMG is about as far away from the original G-Wagen as you can get. Rather than the original's small diesel four-pot, the 2013 G65 AMG borrows a twin-turbo 6.0-liter V-12 from Mercedes' S65 AMG flagship. In the G65, the engine produces a whopping 738 lb-ft of torque in addition to the aforementioned 612 hp. That power is routed to all four-wheels through a five-speed automatic. While it may seem somewhat disappointing that we're not getting the G65 AMG in the U.S., if it were to come to our shores it'd likely cost much more than what American buyers are willing to pay. 506,142 - before taxes. Though the G65 AMG won't be making an appearance in the U.S., the American G-Class lineup won't be AMG-less. We're still slated to receive its 'little' brother, the 2013 G63 AMG. Despite the name, the G63 AMG is powered by a 5.5-liter twin-turbo V-8 that produces a slightly more reasonably 544-hp and 560 lb-ft of torque. 130,000 when it hits our shores this year.

Those rejoicing over the news that Mercedes-Benz is building a mental 612 horsepower V-12-power G-Wagen better hold those horses. We've just received official confirmation from our sources inside Mercedes-Benz that when the 2013 Mercedes-Benz G-Class hits our shores later this year, the G65 AMG will be absent from the lineup. The G65 AMG is about as far away from the original G-Wagen as you can get. Rather than the original's small diesel four-pot, the 2013 G65 AMG borrows a twin-turbo 6.0-liter V-12 from Mercedes' S65 AMG flagship. In the G65, the engine produces a whopping 738 lb-ft of torque in addition to the aforementioned 612 hp. That power is routed to all four-wheels through a five-speed automatic. While it may seem somewhat disappointing that we're not getting the G65 AMG in the U.S., if it were to come to our shores it'd likely cost much more than what American buyers are willing to pay. 506,142 - before taxes. Though the G65 AMG won't be making an appearance in the U.S., the American G-Class lineup won't be AMG-less. We're still slated to receive its 'little' brother, the 2013 G63 AMG. Despite the name, the G63 AMG is powered by a 5.5-liter twin-turbo V-8 that produces a slightly more reasonably 544-hp and 560 lb-ft of torque. 130,000 when it hits our shores this year.

Mercedes-Benz hit the German horns to announce the SLC Final Edition. What did the S65 Final Edition get? Twenty-six words placed behind the appendix and bibliography of a press release about the Geneva Motor Show, and nary a photograph. The photo above shows the standard sedan. The G65 and SL65 have already met their ends. Moers did say that hopped-up builders in Affalterbach would "continue to build the engine for other sub-brands." Since he's not likely talking about Smart, it's possible he means Maybach, but for how long? The 18-year-old M279 engine still uses single overhead camshafts and three valves per cylinder inherited from the 1998 M137. There probably aren't enough customers to justify developing a V12 of the future. Sure, the M279 produces 621 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque, and only diesel locomotives come close to its power delivery and cruising attitude. But even those locomotives are more advanced. As others have noted, we appear to be living in the End Times for big cylinder counts outside of small-volume makers. Even though Bentley uses Volkswagen's W12, Audi's already said that engine won't live to see another A8 generation. It could be the same over at BMW. BMW Blog reported last week that BMW could build the next 7 Series without a V12 option, even though BMW has to build V12s for Rolls-Royce.

Based on the legendary Mercedes-Benz G-class, the 2019 AMG G63 pushes the performance envelop even further and adds exclusive styling bits inside and out. Although the G-wagen was completely redesigned for the first time in decades, its iconic design has been expertly preserved and carefully evolved. The 2019 Mercedes-AMG G63 still has the incredible off-road capability and trail-ready equipment found on the Mercedes-Benz G550, but it also has a more powerful twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 that makes 577 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque. A nine-speed automatic gearbox with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters sends all that power to the all-wheel-drive system that prioritizes rear traction for better handling and acceleration. At our test track, this rugged buggy rocketed from zero to 60 mph in just 3.9 seconds鈥?.9 second quicker than the last-generation G63 we tested. Along with that extra power, the G63 receives AMG-specific treatments such as suspension and transmission tuning. The changes that Mercedes has made to the Benz-branded G-class are additionally enhanced on the new AMG model, which wears a distinctly different grille and flared fenders as well as side-exit exhaust pipes and wheels as big as 22 inches. The aesthetic effect is both more aggressive and luxurious. The fanciful features also extend to the interior, where premium materials mix with high-tech gadgetry. This includes the optional dual dashboard displays that each measure 12.3 inches and allow multiple user-chosen configurations. Thanks in part to its all-new design, the G63's cabin has improved noise and vibration isolation, too. It also means the G-wagen has more interior passenger space compared with the previous generation. While the company has only announced information about the G63 model, we're confident that an even more powerful version鈥攑ossibly wearing the G65 badge鈥攚ill eventually join the party.

When Mercedes-Benz first launched the Gelandewagen (a.k.a. 1979, it鈥檚 purpose in life was to be mainly a military vehicle. Their goal was to take business away from the Land Rover Defender, a vehicle that was synonymous with the likes of NATO鈥檚 peace keeping forces, as well as the African safari adventurers. However, over the years, the G-class has evolved and has become a vehicle that is more likely to be found in the urban jungle, rather than the actual jungle. Quite a few years ago, they came up with the G55 model, which had a super-charged V8 capable of producing around 500-hp. Some thought that would be the ultimate G-class, but they underestimated the madness of AMG engineers. Now comes news, the G65 is upon us, and it will pack a 6.0-liter, twin-turbo V12, that is capable of producing 612-hp. We first reported on this last year, when it was just a rumor. Now it has turned out to be true, as information of the G65鈥檚 specs and pricing has been leaked by AutoEvolution. 290,000 to have one. It is expected to go on sale in June.

This 2016 Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG is finished in optional designo Mystic White Metallic over Classic Red and black Nappa leather. The truck was sold new by Mercedes-Benz of Birmingham, Alabama, and now shows 14k miles. Power comes from a bi-turbo 6.0L V12 mated to an automatic transmission and permanent 4Matic all-wheel drive with a two-speed transfer case and three independent differential locks. Recent maintenance is said to have included a 20k service with new fluids and filters. This G65 AMG is now offered by the selling dealer with a clean Carfax report, its window sticker, two keys, and a clean Texas title. 5,500 option on the window sticker and is showcased in a walk-around fashion via the photo gallery below. The side and rear windows have been tinted. The G65 AMG is distinguished from the standard G-Class by a dual side-exit exhaust system including twin polished tips on each side. No accidents or damage are present on the Carfax. In addition to 4Matic all-wheel drive, the G65 also received a four-wheel electronic traction control system. 21鈥?polished alloy wheels were reportedly mounted with new tires in the past year. Red-painted brake calipers clamp on slotted and drilled rotors all around.