Mercedes seemed to be in a hurry to unveil the 63 AMG version of the new S-Class and get on with it. The reason for that, probably, is because they have a number of other variants they need to be working on, and they have higher priorities than a hotted-up version. So this is the new 2014 Mercedes S63 AMG, and it is serious bit of kit.
There will be three versions of this car available, all powered by the 5.5 liter bi-turbo V8 M157 AMG engine we all know and love. Instead of offering different outputs like AMG usually does, all S63 model get the same 585 hp and 900 Nm of torque. Instead, they are differentiating the models with the addition of 4MATIC four-wheel-drive system, and a long-wheelbase version for the right-hand-drive markets.
All versions of the new S63 weigh near as makes no difference two tons, and they all have limited top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h). The 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) time is 4.4 seconds in the rear-wheel-drive models, and 4.0 seconds dead in the 4MATIC. Likewise, while the first two can do 27.9 mpg, the 4MATIC can manage 27.4 mpg.
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As is the case with AMG cars, you can alter the mood of driving by choosing between different settings provided to you by the transmission. They include “C” (Controlled Efficiency) mode; “S” (Sport) and “M” (Manual) modes. These settings change parameters that control the suspension, throttle response, ESP, and the noise of the active sport exhaust system.
The car also benefits form the latest generation of Active Body Control, and weight-optimised, fade-resistant AMG high-performance composite brake system hidden behind the new 19-inch AMG wheels. The design of the car is restrained, with slight AMG touches here and there to remind you it is a special model. The interior is more successful, featuring dark-colored nappa leather and carbon fiber trimming.
Further standard equipment for all S 63 AMG models includes:
- AMG door sill panels
- AMG floor mats
- AMG sports pedals in brushed stainless steel with rubber studs
- Ambient lighting
- Attention Assist
- Collision Prevention Assist
- COMAND Online
- 10 loudspeakers with Frontbass
- Metallic paintwork
- Pre-Safe® Plus
- Tyre pressure loss warning system
- LED High Performance headlamps
Numerous individualisation options are available from the AMG Performance Studio and include:
- AMG Exterior Carbon-Fibre package
- AMG ceramic high-performance composite brake system
- AMG carbon-fibre engine cover
- AMG performance steering wheel in nappa leather / Dinamica, black
- AMG trim in carbon fibre/black piano lacquer
- Brake calipers, painted red
Additional optional extras include:
- Air-Balance package
- Burmester® surround sound system
- Burmester® high-end 3D surround sound system
- Business Telephony in the rear
- Chauffeur package
- designo appointments packages
- Executive seat
- Exclusive package
- First-Class rear suite
- Folding tables in the rear
- LED Intelligent Light System
- Seat Comfort package incl. Energising massage function
- Warmth Comfort package
Intelligent Drive: new standards in safety
The S 63 AMG likewise sets new standards in active and passive safety: what began with Pre-Safe® ten years ago and continued with Distronic Plus is now leading to a new dimension in driving. Comfort and safety have blended into one. Mercedes-Benz calls this “Intelligent Drive”. New systems make the new S-Class even more comfortable and safe:
- Driving Assistance package Plus
- Night View Assist Plus
