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,
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