A car like the Mercedes-AMG S 63 E Performance is impossible to go unnoticed. The top version of the S-Class surprisingly ditched the V12 engine in favor of a electrified V8 mechanics and it is expected that the first units will begin to arrive next month. As usual in many models, the star’s signature presents a special launch edition. He Mercedes-AMG S 63 E Performance Edition 1 It comes loaded with equipment and with many arguments to be differential.
We are not going to discover anything new by saying that carrying the name “E Performance” is synonymous with having Formula 1 technology. In this case, it wears a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 which is linked to an AMG-specific hybrid transmission and a High Performance Battery (HPB). Indeed, it is a plug-in hybrid and also the most powerful S-Class in history with 802 hp and 1,430 Nm of torque. It is capable of doing 0 to 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds and reaching a top speed of 290 km/h, all with an electric range of 33 kilometers.
An absolute dichotomy that of the Mercedes-AMG S 63 E Performance, which is capable of being Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde in equal measure. Although we already knew their capabilities, now we come to talk about the benefits that it introduces Edition 1. The series model already had elements such as 20-inch wheels, Digital Light headlights or the driver assistance package with all kinds of security systems. There is no shortage of the Air Balance package, active ambient lighting and the Burmester 3D surround sound system.
Now the special edition adds the paint Alpine Gray Uni of Manufaktur, 21-inch AMG forged wheels, nappa leather upholstery with contrasting stitching and other details. On the outside you can see the package AMG Exterior Night Package with some elements in black, while the door sills have the AMG wording illuminated in red and the floor mats also bear the signature of the sporty sub-brand. The Edition 1 logo is embossed on the center console.
Whoever buys a Mercedes-AMG S 63 E Performance without the Edition 1 will also be able to complete it with some of its components, although for a fairly high price. It is not surprising, since the price of the special edition amounts to €208,392.80 in Germany. The sports-style representation saloon is produced on the assembly line at Factory 56 in Sindelfingen. They are very special facilities that have received technical innovations to be able to manufacture quality models of the Mercedes S-Class.
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