 The Stuttgart-based brand
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The E 63 AMG - the new generation of dynamic,
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Affalterbach - AMG is kicking off the new 2009 motoring season with a new dynamism: shortly after the launch of the new E-Class, the high-performance brand within Mercedes-Benz Cars is presenting the new E 63 AMG.
Fuel consumption cut by almost twelve per cent
Electronically controlled damping system and a new front axle Sporty or more comfort-oriented? The driver of the new Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG is not obliged to accept any compromises in this respect. The AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension copes equally well with the agile manoeuvres of the racetrack and more comfortable, sedate driving. High performance and typical Mer-cedes long-distance comfort go together as an extraordinary synthesis in the E 63 AMG. This is made possible by the newly developed AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension. While new steel spring struts are used on the front axle, the rear suspension features AMG-specific air springs. The advantage of this solution, which is exclusive to AMG, is that the front spring struts ensure more sensitive re-sponses while the rear air struts with their automatic level control system keep the vehicle at a constant height irrespective of the load. A new, electronically controlled damping system automatically varies the damping characteristics according to the driving situation, reducing the roll angle of the body. The result is instant adjustment to provide the best possible ride comfort together with the greatest possible agility. In addition the driver is able to choose between the three suspension modes of Comfort, Sport and Sport plus at the touch of a button. The E 63 AMG is also equipped with a newly developed, dedicated front axle with a 56-millimetre wider track, a tubular stabiliser, new control arms, new wheel bearings, new elastokinematics and new wheel location for more nega-tive camber - thereby providing more grip when taking bends at speed. The AMG-specific kinematics also ensures significantly more precision. This is a highly so-phisticated axle design whose principle has already proved its worth in the C 63 AMG. The rear axle likewise has more negative camber, optimised elastokinematics and a new subframe mounting for greater stability at the physical limits. Newly developed power steering and individual 3-stage ESP® For more direct responsiveness, the speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion steering is also a new development. The steering ratio of 14 : 1 is 22 percent more direct than in the standard production models, while a more rigid steering column plus the reconfig-ured characteristic mapping of the speed-sensitive servo assistance ensure better steering precision and improved road contact. The 3-stage ESP® familiar from the SL 63 AMG and C 63 AMG enables individual settings to be selected - with clear benefits in terms of driving pleasure combined with the same, high level of handling safety. The ESP® key in the AMG DRIVE UNIT allows the driver to choose between "ESP ON", "ESP SPORT" and "ESP OFF" - with the currently active mode shown in the central display of the AMG instrument cluster. Perfect deceleration even when driving extremely briskly is en-sured by the AMG high-performance braking system with 360-millimetre, internally ventilated and perforated brake discs all-round. Particularly resistant, motorsports-tested composite technology is used at the front axle. Outstanding grip is ensured by the 18-inch AMG light-alloy wheels with a width of nine and 9.5 inches and mixed tyre sizes of 255/40 R 18 at the front and 285/35 R 18 at the rear. Decidedly dynamic interior and exterior
Even more individuality with tailor-made AMG extras Customer requiring even more sporty individuality are catered for by the AMG PERFORMANCE STUDIO: the E 63 AMG can e.g. be dynamically enhanced even further ex factory, with the Performance Package. This includes the following:
Optional extras from the AMG PERFORMANCE STUDIO are also individually available ex factory:
Active and passive safety at a new level
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Stuttgart, Germany Mercedes-Benz - a brand of Daimler AG, April 01, 2009 |
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This dynamic sports saloon with day-to-day suitability
impresses with outstanding performance, thrilling handling characteristics
and a technology transfer from the SL 63 AMG high-performance Roadster. The
new E 63 AMG distinguishes itself from the regular Mercedes-Benz E-Class
models with a completely newly developed AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension
with electronically controlled damping and a new front axle, and with its
autonomous exterior and interior design. At the same time Mercedes-AMG has
achieved a reduction in fuel consumption by almost twelve percent for the
new E 63 AMG, thanks to the concerted use of fuel efficiency measures. With
its unique combination of pioneering driver assistance systems, the E 63
AMG further consolidates the brand's leading position in the field of automotive
safety. The AMG 6.3-litre V8-engine in the new E 63 AMG develops an output
of 386 kW/525 hp and a torque of 630 Newton metres, matching the outstanding
fugures for the SL 63 AMG. The high-performance Roadster has also donated
its AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission to the new model. This
transmission dispenses with a conventional torque converter and uses a compact,
wet start-up clutch. In conjunction with the four individual driving modes,
the throttle-blipping and RACE START functions, the resulting, direct connection
to the powertrain allows an extremely emotional and highly dynamic driving
experience. The drive unit is unique in this segment, and ensures decidedly
sporty per-formance figures: the E 63 AMG accelerates from standstill to
100 km/h in just 4.5 seconds, with a top speed of 250 km/h (electronically
limited). The fast-revving, naturally aspirated engine with a displacement
of 6208 cc impresses with its agile responsiveness, muscular power delivery
and great flexibility. The newly composed AMG V8 sound is a thrilling
accompaniment for mile after mile, while the smooth-running engine guarantees
typical Mercedes long-distance comfort. A newly designed water cooling system
ensures maximum endurance even under the enormous dynamic stresses of the
racetrack.
Despite 8 kW/11 hp of additional output versus the
preceding model, the fuel con-sumption of the new E 63 AMG has been significantly
reduced: at 12.6 litres of su-per-premium grade petrol per 100 kilometres
(NEDC combined consumption, provi-sional figure), the fuel consumption of
the E 63 AMG is almost twelve percent lower than before, and leads the field
among sports saloons developing more than 377 kW/500 hp. This progress has
been made possible by a package of efficiency-enhancing measures. These include
on-demand delivery of fuel and generator management with recuperation of
braking energy on the overrun, both of which are standard in the new E 63
AMG. In-engine friction is also reduced by the AMG-exclusive twin-wire arc
spray coating process used on the cylinder walls. The AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT
7-speed sports transmission also makes a decisive contribution to fuel economy:
a wet start-up clutch running in an oil bath replaces the previous torque
converter. This unit responds extremely rapidly, dynamically and without
the losses typical of a torque converter transmission thanks to its low
rotational inertia. The transmission is equipped with four driving modes:
"C" (Controlled Efficiency), "S" (Sport), "S+" (Sport plus) and "M" (Manual),
which can be selected using a rotary electronic switch in the AMG DRIVE UNIT.
Partial suppression of individual cylinders by interrupting ignition and
injection during gearshifts under full load leads to considerably faster
shift times. In M mode the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission
allows gearshifts to be performed in 100 milliseconds. In the even more
fuel-efficient driving mode Controlled Efficiency, the transmission shifts
the gears decidedly smoothly, and the transmission control unit is pro-grammed
to perform early upshifts to keep engine speeds as low as possible. At the
same time the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission met the most
demanding requirements where driving dynamics are concerned: fast and precise
multiple downshifts ensure first-class agility in conjunction with the automatic
throttle-blipping and RACE START function: this enables the E 63 AMG driver
to call on the maximum acceleration potential automatically.
The decidedly dynamic design of the E 63 AMG is fully
in keeping with the uncompromisingly sporty technology. The front aspect
is characterised by 17-millimetre wider wings bearing "6.3 AMG" lettering,
the new AMG front apron with large intake air apertures and the AMG-specific
daytime driving lights in LED technology. In conjunction with the optional
Intelligent Light System, the E 63 AMG is equipped with tinted main headlamps.
The striking visual presence is further enhanced by the AMG side skirts and
AMG rear apron with a black diffuser insert. As a hallmark of the brand,
the AMG sports exhaust system has two newly designed, chrome-plated twin
tailpipes. The newly designed interior of the E 63 AMG is an exciting blend
of high-grade materials and functional sportiness. Exclusive features include
the dedicated, electrically adjustable AMG sports seats with improved lateral
support and the AMG sports steering wheel in a four-spoke design with AMG
shift paddles. As a completely new feature exclusive to the E 63 AMG, the
AMG selector lever has one-touch logic. Directly adjacent to it in the centre
console is the AMG DRIVE UNIT, which provides adjustments for the MCT sports
transmission, the ESP func-tions, the suspension setup and the AMG driving
modes. Standard equipment also includes high-grade leather upholstery in
three different colours, the AMG instrument cluster with an AMG main menu,
door entry sills with AMG lettering and a sports pedal cluster - both in
brushed stainless steel.
The top AMG model in the E-Class traditionally meets
the very highest expectations with respect to active and passive safety.
Naturally this also applies to the new E 63 AMG: standard features include
the new drowsiness detection system ATTENTION ASSIST, the unique preventive
occupant protection system PRE-SAFE®, Brake Assist PLUS, seven airbags
and crash-responsive NECK-PRO head restraints. On request the safety features
can be brought to a level unprecedented in this vehicle class with the Lane
Keeping Assist and Blind Spot Assist systems, the PRE-SAFE® Brake with
an automatic braking function wich can bring the vehicle to a complete stop,
Adaptive Highbeam Assist, Night View Assist and Speed Limit Assist. The market
launch of the new E 63 AMG will commence in August 2009.