Mercedes S63 AMG coupé revealed

Scheduled for launch in April at the New York Motor Show, MercedesMercedes-BenzGermany, 1924 > present197 models
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has unveiled the new AMGAMGGermany, 1966 > present17 models
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version of the new S-Class CoupéMercedes-Benz S 500 CoupéGermany, 2014 > present. The S63 AMG CoupéMercedes-Benz S63 AMG CoupéGermany, 2014 > present will hit the market in September with 585hp of power.

In order to compete with Bentley's Continental GTBentley Continental GT V8 SUnited Kingdom, 2014 > present and Aston Martin's RapideAston Martin Rapide SUnited Kingdom, 2013 > 200010 photos
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, the S63 AMG Coupe replaces the CL63 AMGMercedes-Benz CL 63 AMGGermany, 2010 > present7 photos
as the top of the range version of the German brand.

The new AMG four-seats coupé is equipped with the AMG 5.5 liter V8 twin-turbo engine with 585hp and 900Nm. Compared to the CL63 AMG, the output of the new top version of Mercedes' range was increased by 41cv. Torque also increased by 100Nm. The engine was combined with the seven-speed automatic transmission AMG Speedshift and the S63 AMG power will be available in RWD and alson in 4Matic, as an optional.

The rear wheel drive car gets the air suspension AirMatic as standard with tilt curves function, while the four-wheel drive version gets a more conventional and lighter suspension.

According to Mercedes, the rear wheel drive version of the S63 AMG Coupé can reach 100km/h in 4.3s, while having a 10.1l/100km consumption. The S63 AMG Coupé 4Matic accelerates to 100km/h in 3.9s and has an average consumption of 10.3l/100km. Both versions have a limited top speed of 250km/h.

In addition to the suspension, the rear-drive version of the S63 AMG Coupé is equipped with Mercedes' Magic Body Control system, which includes a series of functions, including the scanning of the road surface and active body control system.