Indian Cars, Bikes

The new E63 AMGs market launch will commence worldwide in August 2009. However details of the BMW M5 and Audi RS6 rival have been released by AMG.The 2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG gets a 6.3-liter V8 engine producing 525BHP and a peak torque of 630NM. The transmission is a new 7-speed automatic and according to Mercedes, the E63 AMG is capable of accelerating from standstill to 100 kmph in 4.5 seconds and is electronically limited to a top speed of 250 kmph (155mph).

Mercedes-Benz claim that despite 11HP of additional power versus the preceding model, fuel consumption in the new E63 has been reduced by around 12% to 12.6 lt/100km. To improve handling, the 2010 E63 AMG is equipped with an electronically controlled damping system and a newly developed, dedicated front axle with a 56-millimetre wider track while the rear axle has more negative camber, optimized elastokinematics and a new subframe mounting.

Furthermore, the AMG sports saloon gets a different power steering system, individual 3 stage ESP and a high performance braking system with 360mm, internally ventilated and perforated brake discs all-round. The E63 AMG rides on 18-inch light weight alloy wheels shod in tire sizes of 255/40 R 18 at the front and 285/35 R 18 at the rear.

The E63 AMG is distinguished on the outside by a subtle bodykit that consists of a new front bumper, side skirts, a rear apron with an integrated diffuser and tinted headlamps. Likewise, the interior is updated with a new set of sport seats, an AMG steering wheel, revised instrument cluster and a sportier trim.