2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63 E Efficiency lands with 791 hp

Mercedes-Benz AMG late on Monday revealed the most recent era of its S 63 tremendous sedan for the 2023 mannequin 12 months.

This time across the automobile’s full title is S 63 E Efficiency, with the brand new appendage indicating the automobile options electrified efficiency, particularly a plug-in hybrid setup.

As a substitute of the standalone V-8 of the earlier S 63, there’s now a V-8 up entrance and an electrical motor on the rear axle for a mixed 791 hp and 1,055 lb-ft of torque. The V-8 is AMG’s acquainted twin-turbo 4.0-liter unit paired with a 9-speed automated transmission and all-wheel drive. The V-8 options lively mounts, which is a primary for the S 63, and it additionally has a mild-hybrid setup with a belt-driven motor-generator changing the standard starter motor.

The rear-mounted electrical motor delivers a most 188 hp (for 10-second bursts) and may drive the automobile by itself for brief distances. This extra highly effective motor has its personal 2-speed transmission and an electronically managed limited-slip differential. By giving the engine and electrical motor their very own transmissions, extra torque may be delivered to the wheels, in response to AMG.

The rear motor is powered by a 13.1-kwh battery that is additionally mounted on the rear for improved weight distribution. An estimate for electrical vary hasn’t been given, although AMG stated the battery has been designed extra for delivering excessive energy versus lengthy vary. The battery makes use of know-how impressed by Components 1 that permits it to cost and discharge excessive energy in speedy succession whereas remaining low in weight. Key to this can be a subtle liquid cooling system that retains the battery’s working temperature at a great 113 levels Fahrenheit.

Efficiency estimates for the S 63 E Efficiency embody 0-60 mph acceleration in 3.2 seconds and a high pace of 180 mph.

A stronger model of this plug-in hybrid powertrain options in AMG’s GT 63 S E Efficiency, which hits the benchmark in about 2.9 seconds.

Past the all-wheel-drive system and limited-slip differential of the rear axle, which helps enhance stability throughout laborious cornering by directing the torque the place it’s wanted, the S 63 E Efficiency’s dealing with can also be aided by an air suspension, adaptive dampers, lively roll stabilization, and rear-wheel steering. The automobile additionally rides on 21-inch wheels, inside that are housed large brake rotors measuring over 15 inches in any respect 4 corners. Metal rotors are normal however composite rotors can be found.

The S 63 E Efficiency follows a well-recognized styling sample, although an AMG-specific grille is featured in one other first for an AMG-tuned S-Class. Inside, there’s the standard prime quality of the S-Class cabin coupled with AMG-specific options. These options embody unique colours, numerous nappa leather-based choices, AMG logos, and AMG-specific graphics and menus within the digital instrument cluster and infotainment system. AMG additionally suits its personal steering wheel with controls for the AMG Drive Unit drive modes selector.

The S 63 E Efficiency is anticipated to succeed in the U.S. subsequent 12 months. Ultimate specs and pricing data shall be introduced nearer to the market launch.