The Hammer- The AMG E63 gets a rebirth

                In recent years, Mercedes has produced a line of AMG performance models that have been spectacular. And it all started with the 500E, affectionately known as the Hammer. The 500E was produced from 1991 to 1994 and kick-started the idea of a performance-tuned, factory-built version of Mercedes' midsize sedan.

               

                At the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show, debuted the next in the line of their AMG family, the 2018 Mercedes-AMG E63. It is the first model to get this particular version of AMG's 4.0-liter V8, featuring a twin-scroll turbocharger in place of the single-scroll unit found in the AMG GT. The AMG E63 puts out a staggering 563 horsepower with 553 pounds-foot torque.

                The 2018 E63 is also the first AMG with its new nine-speed Speedshift MCT transmission, while its sport-tuned adaptive suspension now has air chambers at all four wheels. Another pioneering element is AMG's new 4Matic+ all-wheel-drive system.  4Matic+ adds a new Race mode in the E63S that decouples the front axle completely. Besides its new, hooligan Race function, 4Matic+ also gains a fully variable torque split. Whereas the current 4Matic system defaults to a 33-percent front, 67-percent rear torque split, this can constantly vary itself based on traction and drive mode.

            The launch of the new 2018 E63 showed off the optional carbon-ceramic brakes, upgraded AMG performance seats, the exterior Night package that adds glass black trim to various areas that would normally be gloss silver or chrome, special yellow interior stitching and Designo matte black paint,

            The Mercedes AMG E63 will arrive in showrooms in the summer of 2017. Until then check out our other fine Mercedes vehicles and contact us to schedule your test drive today.

Picking up Luxury with the Mercedes X-Class

Mercedes-Benz has been the face of luxury for years. They have been producing their high quality automobiles for over a hundred years. Their luxury cars and SUVs have always been the top in their class, and now they are entering uncharted territory and are poised to take over the truck world with their Luxury Pickup Truck concept the X-Class.

The Mercedes-Benz X-Class is going to be their first time making a pickup truck in the luxury car world. The X-Class will have 2 styles the Powerful Adventurer and the Stylish Explorer. The Adventurer is designed for off-road use with its extra protection features and higher ride height. While the Explorer is more refined in terms of exterior appearance, but the 2 styles will basically have the same features. They will both be equipped with a six-cylinder diesel engine and will have full time all-wheel-drive.

The X-Class is slated for release in late 2017, however, it is currently not going to be released in the States. The X-Class is going to start in the markets of Europe, Australia, South Africa and Latin America. Based on the sales in those countries, Mercedes will then make the decision whether or not to release the X-Class stateside.

The X-Class is the latest product in the industrial alliance between Mercedes and Nissan. As the X-Class will be built by the parent company of Nissan, Renault-Nissan, They will use Nissan factories in Spain and Renault in Argentina to build the X-Class. An estimated 1 billion euros will be invested in the X-Class from the time of concept until production to get the X-Class on the road.

 

While we wait for the X-Class to someday make its way to us here in the states, continue to enjoy the other fine Mercedes vehicles. You can check our Inventory here and contact us now to test drive and take home a Mercedes today.