CAR OFF ROAD: 2010 Mercedes E63 AMG Unleashed

Official information regarding the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG sedan has been released along with the first batch of official photos. The E63 AMG now makes 518bhp (386kW) and 465lb ft (630Nm) of maximum torque compared to the current car’s 507bhp (378kW) and the same amount of torque. Mercedes-Benz is sticking AMG’s 6.3-litre naturally aspirated V8 on this undivided. Performance should be like to that of the outgoing E63 with figures of 4.5 seconds for the 0 - 62mph sprint and a top speed of 155mph (249km/h).

Despite the minimal increase in power the car is said to quaff 12 percent less fuel resulting in an average consumption of 22.4mpg. One of the components credited for this is the Speedshift MCT 7-speed gearbox set in the SL63 AMG. It has four driving modes namely Controlled Efficiency, Sport, Sport Plus and Manual.

The standard car comes wearing 18-inch AMG alloys with size 255/40 front and 285/35 rear tyres. There is an optional 19-inch rim available. In terms of exterior cosmetics the big AMG gets LED daytime running lights, a more aggressive front rank spoiler, a train diffuser and four tailpipes as per current AMG model copy.It is expected that the new E63 AMG sedan inclination be on the point on opportunity to sell in the UK in September. It is also expected that the public will get first feed glimpse at the 2009 New York International Auto Show next week.

[Editor's Note] Press release first mentions 6.3-liter V8 engine and then later states 6208 cc. To comply with German law, Mercedes-Benz is required to full up the displacement figure to 6.3 while used for marketing purposes.

[Source: autocar & autoblog]