Mercedes announces all new E63 AMG — Its being called E63 AMG!
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Well yes. The all new refreshed AMG version of the E Class will be called the E63 in spite of the all new 5.5L V8 bi-turbo. However, lets leave the nomenclature for now as we’ve better things to focus on. Starting with the headlines.
The new E 63 AMG is now available as a particularly powerful S-Model with an output of 430 kW (585 hp), 800 Newton metres of torque and featuring a newly developed performance-oriented AMG 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system. The permanent all-wheel drive is also optionally available for the other E 63 AMG models — on which the V8 engine has been uprated from 386 kW (525 hp) to 410 kW (557 hp), with 720 Nm of torque.
For the exteriors, the new “twin blade” radiator grille and the new “A-wing” in the AMG front apron define the exclusive look. As previously, the top AMG model is available as a Saloon and Estate.
E 63 AMG Saloon
E 63 AMG 4MATIC Saloon/Estate
E 63 AMG 4MATIC S-Model Saloon/Estate
Displacement
5461 cc
5461 cc
5461 cc
Output
410 kW (557 hp) at 5500 rpm
410 kW (557 hp) at 5500 rpm
430 kW (585 hp) at 5500 rpm
Max. torque
720 Nm at
1750–5250 rpm
720 Nm at
1750–5250 rpm
800 Nm at
1750–5000 rpm
Fuel consumption NEDC combined
9.8 l/100 km
10.3 (10.5) l/100 km
10.3 (10.5) l/100 km
CO2 emissions
230 g/km
242 (246) g/km
242 (246) g/km
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
4.2 s
3.7 (3.8) s
3.6 (3.7) s
Top speed
250 km/h*
250 km/h*
250 km/h*
* electronically limited; values for E 63 AMG Estate in brackets
“‘Driving Performance’ encapsulates the philosophy pursued at Mercedes-AMG,” explains Ola Källenius, Chairman of Mercedes-AMG GmbH. The new model variants of the E 63 AMG and CLS 63 AMG clearly demonstrate how we are now offering our customers even more individuality. The S-Models in particular represent the most attractive proposition in the segment, boasting substantially enhanced value for money: the highest power and torque ratings in the segment, the new performance-oriented AMG 4MATIC all-wheel drive, the new design and substantially more standard equipment and appointments are the outstanding strengths of the new high-performance automobiles from Affalterbach. With the new all-wheel-drive S-Models we will reach new customers and markets.”
“With the exclusive S-Models, we have sharpened the dynamic profile of the E 63 AMG substantially,” adds Tobias Moers, head of overall vehicle development and member of the management board of Mercedes-AMG GmbH. “These high power and torque ratings are exclusive to AMG. Our AMG 5.5-litre V8 engine remains the most efficient series production V8 engine in the world. The newly developed, performance-oriented AMG 4MATIC all-wheel drive attains the best acceleration values in the segment, as well as offering our customers markedly higher driving dynamics than ever before.”
The market launch of the new E 63 AMG with rear-wheel drive will begin in April 2013, with the all-wheel-drive E 63 AMG and the E 63 AMG S-Model following in June.
