Mercedes will take the wraps of its high performance S63 AMG at the Frankfurt motor show in September. It will be offered in the UK in long wheelbase, rear-wheel drive form, with costs set to begin from around £120,000.
As with all AMG products, the engine is the star. when again, the firm’s 5.5-litre bi-turbo V8 is used, in its upgraded 577bhp type – as it is on the new S design version of the E 63 AMG.
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The engine likewise handles 900Nm of torque – 100Nm a lot more than the E63 – which assists shove the S63’s 2,070kg from 0-62mph in 4.4 seconds as well as on to a restricted top speed of 155mph.
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Despite the big power on tap, the S63 is a lot more effective than its predecessor, as well as already conforms to the EU6 emissions requirements that come into force in 2015. This is thanks to the truth that the vehicle evaluates around 100kg less than before. A big proportion of the body is now made of aluminium, while the spare wheel well is made of carbon fibre, shaving 4kg.
The starter as well as back-up battery have likewise been replaced with a lithium-ion unit, just as in the SLS Black Series, which chops one more 20kg. All designs are fitted with lightweight 19-inch alloys as well as a composite brake system, while 20-inch AMG alloys as well as 20 per cent lighter ceramic brakes – with big 420mm front discs – are on the choices list.