With 802hp, the brand new S63 AMG is probably the most highly effective iteration of the S-Class ever.
Mercedes-Benz has launched the brand new AMG S 63 E Efficiency because the S-Class vary’s flagship variant in India at Rs 3.30 crore (ex-showroom). The brand new AMG S 63 is probably the most highly effective iteration of the S-Class but, with a plug-in hybrid 4.0-litre V8 engine beneath the hood, making it the second plug-in hybrid Mercedes in India after the GT63 S E Efficiency. It has additionally obtained AMG-specific exterior and inside updates.
New S 63 will get an 802hp, 4.0-litre V8 PHEV powertrain Has an electric-only vary of 33kmLimited-run Version 1 will get unique exterior, inside updates
Mercedes-AMG S 63 E Efficiency: powertrain, specs
Powering the S 63 is AMG’s acquainted 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine that’s coupled with a 13.1kWh battery and an electrical motor on the rear axle. The motor alone produces 190hp and 320Nm; whole system output is rated at 802hp and 1,430Nm. Mercedes says the battery tech is derived from the model’s Formulation 1 division.
The engine comes mated to a 9-speed computerized gearbox, and the ability goes to all 4 wheels through the 4Matic system. The gearbox contains a particular ‘Race Begin’ perform that optimises launch; Mercedes claims a 0-100kph dash time of three.3 seconds. The S63 will get eight drive modes, together with an all-electric mode whereby it may well return a spread of as much as 33km with a 125kph pace limiter. The S 63 additionally has rear-axle steering with as much as 3-degrees of steering angle, air suspension and energetic roll bars to assist journey and dealing with, and carbon ceramic brakes as optionally available extras.
Mercedes-AMG S 63 E Efficiency: exterior design
The S 63 will get the standard AMG-specific styling updates over the common S-Class, which embrace the Panamericana grille (a first-ever look on an S-Class) with the centrally mounted Mercedes emblem, a sportier entrance bumper with giant air intakes in the direction of the sides, a extra pronounced chin and an AMG-spec rear diffuser with quad exhaust pipes.
There’s additionally the choice of a Evening exterior package deal which brings darkish chrome or gloss black highlights, and a carbon-fibre package deal that provides carbon-fibre trims on the entrance bumper, wing mirrors, aspect sills and rear diffuser. The S 63 sports activities 20-inch, 10-spoke alloys as commonplace; the 21-inch wheels are optionally available.
Mercedes-AMG S 63 E Efficiency: inside and options
On the within, you get a brand new four-spoke AMG steering wheel and AMG-spec pedals. The larger replace is the newest MBUX software program that now will get AMG and hybrid-specific shows and capabilities, together with an unique “Tremendous Sport” theme. As with the common S-Class, the 12.8-inch OLED touchscreen with the waterfall impact takes centre stage on the dashboard. Commonplace tools consists of 4-zone local weather management, a Burmester 3D encompass sound system, 64-colour ambient lighting and Stage 2 ADAS.Elective extras embrace govt lounge seats, a rear seat leisure package deal, augmented actuality heads-up show with 3D graphics, a detachable pill on the fold-down central armrest and folding tables for the rear. You can even select from a plethora of Nappa leather-based inside upholstery choices in addition to wooden or carbon fibre end for the dashboard.
Mercedes-AMG S 63 E Efficiency Version 1
Mercedes can also be providing an unique S63 E Efficiency Version 1 variant that is priced at Rs 3.80 crore that can be restricted to only a few items. For the Rs 50 lakh premium, the Version 1 will get a Manufaktur Alpine Gray exterior paint shade together with distinctive, matte black 21-inch cast AMG wheels and pink calipers; the AMG Evening package deal is commonplace on the Version 1. On the within, it will get the AMG Unique package deal as commonplace that brings in black Nappa leather-based upholstery with distinction pink stitching, AMG crests embossed on the headrests, a carbon-fibre trim in black and pink for the dashboard and an ‘Version 1’ plaque on the centre console.
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