Thursday, April 21, 2011

Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG refined

As part of the model strategy "AMG Performance 2015" and the E63 AMG, the new 5.5-liter V8 bi-turbo engine has received. This makes the CLS 63 AMG known engine 386 kW / 525 PS to 410 kW / 557 PS. The E 63 AMG consumes 9.8 liters per 100 kilometers (Estate 10.0 liters). The E 63 AMG with the new AMG 5.5-liter V8 bi-turbo engine is available as a sedan and station wagon, the launch will start in September 2011.

Compared with the previous model, the selling prices remained unchanged for the sedan start at € 105 791 and the Model T at 108 409 euros. The intern has M 157 called eight-cylinder power pack via a spray-guided gasoline direct injection with piezo injectors are an all-aluminum crankcase, four valves per cylinder with variable valve timing, the air-water intercooler, the generator management and the stop-start system is used.

From 5461 cubic centimeters of displacement as the eight-cylinder has a maximum output of 386 kW / 525 hp and a torque of 700 Newton meters. In conjunction with the optional AMG Performance Package, the values increase to 410 kW / 557 hp and 800 Newton meters. The sprint to 100 km / h the vehicle within 4.3 and 4.2 seconds (Estate: 4.4 and 4.3 seconds).

The top speed is 250 km / h (electronically limited). An essential role of the good fuel economy also has the AMG speed shift MCT 7-speed sports transmission. Instead of a conventional torque converter is a compact, wet start-up. In addition, the E 63 AMG standard a stop-start function.

About Eco-button on the center console, the stop-start function can be enabled or disabled. In "C" is always the drive-off in second gear, in addition, the course emphasizes changed early and avoid high speeds. The need for delivery of fuel and generator management with recuperation of braking energy during coasting continue to help the economical use of fuel.

The driving modes "S" (Sport), "S +" (Sport plus) and "M" (Manual) increase the agility significantly. Shorter cycle times, higher speeds, more spontaneous gear changes show the full potential of the new AMG V8 bi-turbo engine. In all three driving modes not only the stop-start function is disabled, the engine management system takes full load before even a partial cylinder suppression.

The defined return of ignition and injection has fast gear changes and an emotional acoustic outcome. Perfectly into the picture to the automatic throttle function fits the downshift. The E 63 AMG is equipped with the AMG sports suspension ride control with a specific front axle. With wider by 56 mm track with independent wheel carriers, for more negative camber front, a significant increase in grip in fast cornering results.

Another special feature are steel struts at the front and air shocks on the rear axle with automatic height control. Standard also is an electronically controlled damping system. The driver can push of a button between the three Fahrwerkmodi "Comfort", "Sport" and select "Sports Plus. The electromechanical parameters AMG sports steering has a more direct ratio of 14: 1 and a variable, adjusted depending on the suspension mode steering.

The standard equipment includes in addition to the 3-stage ESP with sports function, a high-performance AMG braking system with composite technology at the front axle. On request a more powerful, available to 40 percent lighter AMG high-performance ceramic composite brake system. Optimum grip promise the new AMG 18-inch alloy wheels, 10-spoke design with 255/40 R 18 tires in front and 285/35 R 18 rear.

The SLS of AMG and CLS 63 AMG known "Flow Forming" manufacturing process optimizes the fatigue strength while reducing weight by up to 0.8 kilograms per rim. Externally, the E 63 AMG with the new M157 engine in the new light-alloy wheels as well as the "V8 Biturbo" lettering on the separate, broader front fenders seen.

The AMG styling with a specific front and rear as one of the characteristic recognition symbols like the AMG side skirts and an AMG sports exhaust with two chromed twin tailpipes. The interior is the new AMG performance steering wheel in a three-spoke design. It is already in the CLS 63 AMG and with its top and bottom flattened crown optimum vehicle control.

Other features are the aluminum shift paddles, with perforated leather-covered grip areas and the three-dimensionally designed airbag cover with metallic trim element in "Silver Shadow". For this, the new e-select lever fits with embossed AMG emblem. Also taken from the CLS 63 AMG, the three-dimensional and color TFT display in the center of the speedometer.

The E 63 AMG care in addition to the already known systems, the Active Blind Spot Assist and Active Lane Keeping Assist ESP with 3-way for the safety of the occupants. The AMG Performance Package costs € 8306.20 and for the Driver's Package € 3213 must be invested.

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