DustinV

Mercedes has taken the wraps off the new range-topping E-class: the E63 AMG



Despite talk from within AMG about ending the horsepower war between German car makers, this new model has more power than the car it replaces — although at 11bhp, it’s a modest gain.

But thanks to a number of efficiency-enhancing measures, the 518bhp Mercedes E63 AMG drinks 12 per cent less fuel than its predecessor. It now returns 22.4mpg.

The 6208cc V8 produces the same power and 465lb ft of torque as the SL63’s unit. Performance is practically the same as the old E63, but still impressive, with a 0-62mph time of 4.5sec and a top speed limited to 155mph.

The new car gains the SL63’s Speedshift MCT seven-speed ’box with a wet start-up clutch. The unit is lighter and more efficient than the old torque converter, as well as giving better response.

The transmission has four driving modes: Controlled Efficiency, Sport, Sport Plus and Manual. In Manual the system will switch cogs in 100 milliseconds, while in Controlled Efficiency there are early upshifts to keep revs low and optimise efficiency.

To improve handling, the E63 AMG has been fitted with a newly developed front axle with more negative camber, a 56mm wider track, new control arms, a tubular stabiliser and revised wheel bearings. The rear axle also has extra negative camber and a new subframe mounting for greater stability on the limit.

New front spring struts improve responsiveness, while the rear air struts have automatic level control to keep the rear at the same height irrespective of the load.

Mercedes claims that its ‘AMG Ride Control’ system, which automatically varies the damping characteristics, ensures that the car is equally at home on a race track or the autobahn.

Visually, the car gains 18in AMG alloys with 255/40 front and 285/35 rear tyres, while 19-inch items feature on the options list. The front wings are 17mm wider than a regular E-class’s and feature ‘6.3 AMG’ lettering.

The car also gets LED daytime running lights and a more aggressive front spoiler, while a rear diffuser and quad tailpipes feature at the back.

The E63 will be on sale in September, although UK prices and specs are yet to be confirmed.


Source: http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsAr...63-AMG/239192/

Allen K

iTrader: (4)

22.4 MPG with that much power is impressive! I need to stop by a MB dealer to take a look at the new E when it's out.

GFerg

Anything with an AMG bodykit will look better, but overall this car is still boring to look at IMO. There are some nice details inside and out, but completely disappointed with this new model compared to the current generation (now last generation).

IMO Jaguar XFR has this beat.

DustinV

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GS3Tek

iTrader: (8)

Thanks for the pictures Dustin
I've been keeping my mouth shut until the AMG comes out so now it's time to speak.
The current E class is the best E ever (particularly the rear end)

Looks like the AMG is getting the straight line LEDs while regular E's getting the angled LEDs (or was that a concept)?

Robs IS250

iTrader: (4)

tblah the rear looks like a new hyundai....

INHOCJP

Hmm, I was hoping some AMG magic would fix up the rear...but I guess not. And what's up with the weak looking quad exhaust???

At least the interior looks great...and I'm quite jealous about the MPG improvements

Sytfu_IS

iTrader: (4)

I still like the old e class a lot more and look at that shift ****...soo ugly

knihc2008

iTrader: (1)

I've always thought the new E was pretty good looking, but this AMG model really ups the wow factor!

Still, as others have said, I would choose the XFR over this every day.

SLegacy99

More power, less fuel, always good.

Cabinetman

I agree. I'm sure the car will be a beast, but the overall look just doesn't move me. I guess it is a good thing since I probably can't afford one anyways.

Stefwilli

The roofline is so bad on this car. The rear is bad, the roofline is worse! Way too tall.

bitkahuna

iTrader: (20)

hate the exhausts, but other than that, it's hawt.

dunnojack

looks like all the germans are going with the joystick shifter.

KILLERGS4

http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090331....-amg-unleashed

This car is Awesome... I don't like the tail pipes also, not aggressive enough! I also don't like the shifter. Other than that, it's almost perfect 4 me.