AFFALTERBACH (Germany): The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE, the most powerful series-production model from AMG, will go on sale in Europe from April.
It is priced at nearly €220,000 (RM1.04mil) for a car that's even heavier than the V12 S-Class.
But the stats of the plug-in hybrid with supercar performance is certainly impressive for the asking price.
With a system output of 843hp and a maximum system torque of more than 1400 Nm from a 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine and electric motor, the four-door coupé is the first performance hybrid that ensures superior driving performance and outstanding driving dynamics with impressive efficiency at the same time.
The combination of 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine and electric motor ensures superior driving performance and outstanding driving dynamics with impressive efficiency at the same time.
The new Edition model with its AMG green hell magno paintwork and numerous design highlights on the exterior and interior offers a standout appearance.
As of now, the E PERFORMANCE model can be ordered at a base price of €196,897.40 (RM929,000), the Edition for an additional price starting at €21,777 (RM103,000). In comparison, the Mercedes-Maybach S680 is just €5,800 (RM27,344) more in Germany.
To achieve such power and efficiency, the Affalterbach-based company uses, for example, technologies from Formula 1 in its E PERFORMANCE Hybrid strategy.
The concept includes an independent drive layout with an electric motor and battery on the rear axle.
In the AMG GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE, the system consists of a 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine with a permanently excited synchronous electric motor, a high-performance battery developed by AMG and the fully variable AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive system.
The system combo of 843hp/1,400Nm leads to an acceleration time of just 2.9s from standstill to 100kph. After less than 10 seconds, 200kph is reached. Top speed is 316kph.
The new top variant of the model series offers extensive standard equipment. Including:
> With its continuously adjustable pressure relief valves, the AMG RIDE CONTROL+ suspension adjusts the damping force for each wheel to suit the situation in just a few milliseconds.
The AMG DYNAMIC SELECT drive programs are used to preselect the basic set-up - from "Sport+" mode for particularly dynamic driving to the "Comfort" setting for smooth gliding. In addition, the tuning can be adjusted in three stages independently of the drive programs via a button.
> The integrated AMG DYNAMICS driving dynamics control system influences, among other things, the control strategies of the ESP® (Electronic Stability Program), the all-wheel drive and the electronically controlled limited-slip rear differential.
This increases agility without negatively affecting the vehicle's stability.
> The ceramic brake system is lightweight, has a long service life and extremely high stability.
As with the entire model series, the new Performance hybrid offers a wide range of customisation options such as:
> The new, exclusive AMG Special Edition in AMG green hell magno paint finish. The performance hybrid looks very sporty thanks to the 21-inch AMG forged wheels in a 5-twin-spoke design, painted black and with a rim flange with a high-sheen finish.
The AMG Night Package and the AMG Night Package II with their selected exterior elements in high-gloss black and dark chrome as well as the black foiling above the side sills also ensure the sporty look.
The AMG Aerodynamics Package and the AMG Exterior Carbon package are available for selection. The optional panoramic roof lets plenty of light into the vehicle interior.
Thanks to highlights such as the sports seats in Exclusive nappa leather in two-tone titanium grey pearl/black with yellow contrasting topstitching or the AMG Performance seats (optional), as well as the AMG trim elements in black piano-lacquer look or, on request, carbon, an unfiltered motorsport atmosphere prevails here.
The Edition also appears exclusive thanks to the Edition badge in the interior and illuminated door sill panels in a colour matching the exterior paintwork.
> The luxurious Special Edition, with paintwork in the dark gemstone shade rubellite red, is also available for the AMG GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE. This includes, among other things, the Exterior Package in high-gloss chrome as well as silver-painted, high-sheen and 21-inch AMG forged wheels in a 5-twin-spoke design.
> The MANUFAKTUR label stands for the highest degree of individuality and luxury with selected materials that are predominantly processed by hand.
Exclusive paintwork and high-quality interior finishes are also part of the package.
For the Mercedes-AMG GT, the range includes paint finishes such as MANUFAKTUR classic grey uni, MANUFAKTUR olive metallic or MANUFAKTUR copper orange magno (matt version) as well as various leather colours.
In addition there is a two-tone leather steering wheel, deep-pile floor mats with embroidered AMG lettering and decal sets in three colour variants for the side skirts.
