Mercedes-Benz AMG late on Monday revealed the latest era of its S 63 tremendous sedan for the 2023 mannequin 12 months.
This time across the automotive’s full title is S 63 E Efficiency, with the brand new appendage indicating the automotive options electrified efficiency, particularly a plug-in hybrid setup.
2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63 E Efficiency
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 computerized 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 might drive the automotive 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 could be delivered to the wheels, in response to AMG.
2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63 E Efficiency
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 mentioned the battery has been designed extra for delivering excessive energy versus lengthy vary. The battery makes use of know-how impressed by Method 1 that enables it to cost and discharge excessive energy in speedy succession whereas remaining low in weight. Key to this can be a refined liquid cooling system that retains the battery’s working temperature at a super 113 levels Fahrenheit.
Efficiency estimates for the S 63 E Efficiency embrace 0-60 mph acceleration in 3.2 seconds and a high velocity 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.
2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63 E Efficiency
Past the all-wheel-drive system and limited-slip differential of the rear axle, which helps enhance stability throughout exhausting 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 automotive 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 customary however composite rotors can be found.
2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63 E Efficiency
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 embrace unique colours, varied nappa leather-based choices, AMG logos, and AMG-specific graphics and menus within the digital instrument cluster and infotainment system. AMG additionally matches 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. Last specs and pricing data might be introduced nearer to the market launch.
