Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG: First Look

Jay Williams - 14/October/2009

Melbourne, Australia - After its recent debut at this years Frankfurt Motor Show, the Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG will be fast tracked to our shores as anxious buyers eagerly wait its arrival.

Although the Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG is quite similar to the Edition 63 (C63), the Australian market has been able to uniquely specify a model specification to match Australian requirements.

The Australian spec E 63 comes standard with the sun protection package, rear boot spoiler and 19 inch alloy (which are normally an option).

Featuring an AMG Speedshift MCT seven-speed sports transmission and powered by a 6.3-litre V8 engine which develops 386kW of power with a maximum torque figure of 630Nm, the E 63 AMG is capable of going from zero to 100km/h in just 4.5 seconds, before hitting a top speed of 250km/h (electronically limited).

The AMG Speedshift MCT seven-speed sports transmission features four modes “C” (Comfort), "S" (Sport), "S+" (Sport plus) and "M" (Manual) – each mode reacts differently.

The E 63 AMG also has a completely newly developed AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension with electronically controlled damping and a new front axle. The new AMG RIDE CONTROL offers three selectable settings – Comfort, Sport and Sport Plus.

The Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG will be in showrooms from November and is priced from $234,900 (RRP).

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