A few days ago we told you about the new version of Mercedes E63 AMG which gets the new 5.5 liter BiTurbo V8 instead of the old 6.3 unit. Now the company released full details of the car.

Launching this model is part of the “AMG Performance 2015” model strategy which is ought to make their cars more efficient thorough downsizing, using technologies such as turbocharging and start/stop, and if necessary even hybrids.

If we get straight to the facts and figures, this engine has 5461 cc, eight-cylinder and a peak output of 386 kW (525 hp) and torque of 700 Nm. Fit it with the 8000 Euro AMG Performance Pack and it makes 410 kW (557 hp) and 800 Nm. That means zero to 100 km/h takes 4.3 and 4.2 seconds respectively (Estate: 4.4 and 4.3 seconds), and the top speed is 250 km/h (electronically limited). It does that while averaging 9.8 litres per 100 kilometres according to NEDC combined, with CO2 emissions of 230 grams per kilometre (Estate: 10.0 l/100 km; 234 g/km).

The car gets the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission with Controlled Efficiency (“C”) mode in addition to the “S” (Sport), “S+” (Sport plus) and “M” (Manual).

Looks-wise the car is unchanged over the 6.3 except for the new SLS wheels and the V8 Biturbo lettering on the wings. Inside the cabin, in line with other new AMG cars like the CLS63, it gets a a three-spoke steering wheel with flattened top and bottom, aluminium shift paddles, the perforated leather in the grip areas and the three-dimensional design of the airbag cover with its “Silver Shadow” metallic trim element, plus the iconic E-SELECT shift lever with embossed AMG badge.

You can also customize your E63 and get extra features using AMG Performance Studio features including:

• AMG RIDE CONTROL Performance suspension
• AMG light-alloy wheels in a new 10-spoke design, painted in titanium grey with a high-sheen finish, with 255/35 R 19 (front) and 285/30 R 19 (rear) tyres
• AMG rear axle locking differential with 40 percent locking action
• AMG ceramic high-performance composite braking system
• AMG Exterior Carbon package
• AMG trim elements in carbon fibre/black piano lacquer
• Illuminated AMG door sill panels
• AMG Driver’s Package (includes restriction of top speed to 300 km/h, participation in driver training course at the AMG Driving Academy)

Available in either Saloon or Estate versions, sales of the Mercedes E63 AMG BiTurbo begins in September 2011.

MSRP in Germany:

• E 63 AMG Saloon: 105,971 euros
• E 63 AMG Estate: 108,409 euros
• AMG Performance package: 8,306.20 euros
• Driver’s package: 3,213 euros