Mercedes Benz luxury vehicles high-performance AMG line has come up with an E-Class model built especially for the Australian market and the Mercedes Benz Hornsby team is looking forward to its arrival.
The E63 AMG Sedan received a lot of attention from Australian buyers after it made its debut in the Frankfurt Motor Show. With the previous development of the limited Edition 63 of the C63 AMG model, it did not take long for the luxury car manufacturer to create a Mercedes E63 that met the particular requirements of the Australian market.
Power train
The new E63 AMG is fitted with a 6.3 litre V8 engine, which delivers a distinctive race-like, high revving sound.The powerhouse engine has a maximum torque of 630 Nm, and a peak output of 386 kW. It accelerates from zero to 100km/h in 4.5 seconds and runs up to a top speed of 250km/h.
The V8 engine is supported by the newly developed AMG ride control sports suspension with electronically controlled damping and a new front axle. The E63 utilises the AMG Speedshift MCT 7-speed sports transmission with 4 driving modes which the transmission shifts automatically.
Fuel efficiency
The fuel consumption of the E63 has been significantly reduced to 12.6 litres per 100 km, almost 12% lower than the previous model.
Exterior
Among other features, the Mercedes E63 AMG has 19-inch AMG light-alloy wheels at widths of 9 and 9.5 inches.
Interior
The E63 interior features a combination of functional sportiness and high grade materials. These include the AMG sports seats in high quality Nappa leather and AMG sports steering wheel in a four-spoke design with AMG shift paddles.
It is also equipped with the AMG instrument cluster with an AMG main menu, door entry sills with AMG lettering and a sports pedal cluster brushed in stainless steel.
Additional features
To fit with the Australian lifestyle, the AMG has added convenient features to the Mercedes E63 such as the Reversing camera, Parking Guidance, Ventilated and heated luxury front seats, Active multi-contour backrest for driver and passenger, Panoramic support and Keyless GO mechanism in addition to the fully-loaded E-Class equipment list.
Safety features
Not to be forgotten are the active and passive safety features of E63 which are reputed to be of the highest standard. Some of these innovative features include the new drowsiness detection system called “Attention Assist”, the unique “Pre-Safe” occupant protection system, Brake Assist Plus, seven airbags, and crash responsive Neck Pro head restraint. Other unique safety features also include the Lane Keepig Assist and Blind Spot Assist systems, the Pre-safe brake and Adaptive Highbeam assist with intelligent lighting system.
The Australian E63 AMG is coming soon to Mercedes Benz Hornsby – Northside Star.
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