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lovely thnx for the pics beks

WCF article on E63!

http://www.worldcarfans.com/news.cfm...-benz-e-63-amg

Most powerful E-Class of all time
Zero to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds with a 378 kW/541 hp eight-cylinder engine

Sports seats with a nappa leather/alcantara combination

Mercedes-AMG presented the E 63 AMG for the first time at the New York International Auto Show. Powered by the new, naturally aspirated AMG V8-engine, which develops a maximum output of 378 kW/514 hp and a maximum torque of 630 newton metres from a displacement of 6.3 litres, the E 63 AMG is the most powerful E-Class of all time. Available as a Saloon or Estate, this top-of-the-line E-Class model occupies the leading position in its segment, where no other vehicle has more output, torque and displacement.

The E 63 AMG also benefits from all the model enhancements which make the new-generation E-Class stand out, for example the occupant protection system PRE-SAFE®, the new Intelligent Light System or the new adaptive brake lights. Developed completely independently by AMG, this 6-3-litre V8-engine is the world’s only power unit to combine the high-revving concept with a large displacement – the result is around 20 percent more torque than from comparable engines in this output class. In line with Mercedes-AMG tradition, the new powerpack is hand-built in the AMG engine workshops on the "one man, one engine" principle. Thus equipped, the E 63 AMG Saloon accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds (Estate: 4.6 s). The maximum speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h.

AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC, sports suspension and braking system

The AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7-speed automatic transmission is the perfect partner to the naturally aspirated AMG 6.3-litre V8-engine: equipped with three individual shift programmes, it enables the driver to choose between more comfort-oriented or extra-sporty gear changes – either in automatic mode or manually, using the new AMG aluminium shift paddles on the steering wheel. Outstanding handling safety is guaranteed by the AMG high-performance braking system with internally ventilated, perforated disc brakes all-round. The particularly highly stressed front brakes feature innovative composite technology.

The AMG sports suspension based on the semi-active air suspension system AIRMATIC DC includes the Adaptive Damping System ADS II and allows the driver to choose between more comfortable or very sporty handling characteristics. The shock absorbers and springs instantly adapt to the current driving situation, but can also be manually modified in three stages at the touch of a button. The 8.5 and 9.0-inch wide, titanium grey, high-sheen 18-inch AMG light-alloy wheels in a new five-spoke design are fitted with wide-base tyres in size 245/40 and 265/35.

The new AMG wheels are not the only distinguishing feature of the E 63 AMG. A lasting impression is also created by the new, heavily contoured AMG front apron, large air dams and round foglamps with chrome surrounds. Heat from the integral, additional engine oil cooler integrated into the front bumper is able to dissipate via air vents in the sides. This top-of-the-line E-Class model is also immediately identifiable by the "6.3 AMG" lettering on the front wings. Dynamic side skirts, tinted rear light clusters in a new design and a redesigned AMG rear apron for the Saloon impressively round off the visual impact. The new AMG breakaway edge (Saloon only) reduces lift at the rear axle by up to 30 percent. Both visually and acoustically, the AMG sports exhaust system with its two twin chrome tailpipes underlines the dynamic character of the E 63 AMG.

AMG sports seats with alcantara inserts and a new AMG sports steering wheel
These striking and exclusive features are continued in the interior: a sporty touch is provided by the AMG sports seats with nappa leather upholstery and alcantara inserts in the shoulder area, as well as the AMG ergonomic sports steering wheel with a perforated leather lining and AMG aluminium shift paddles. Perfect workmanship and a carefully coordinated colour scheme ensure an atmosphere of the highest quality.

The driver is kept well informed by the new AMG instrument cluster with attractive dial instruments, a speedometer graduated to 320 km/h and red needles. The integral AMG main menu display shows the currently selected gear including an upshift prompt, as well as either the engine oil temperature or the battery voltage and the RACETIMER. This new function enables the driver to measure lap times on an enclosed track. The RACETIMER records the time for the fastest lap, the average and maximum speeds and the lap distance.

Outstanding safety with standard PRE-SAFE®
Like all the variants of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the new E 63 AMG benefits from the extensive model enhancements which guarantee optimal handling safety. For example the standard inclusion of PRE-SAFE®, the preventive, award-winning safety system offered exclusively by Mercedes-Benz. PRE-SAFE® already recognises critical situations as they develop: if braking deceleration exceeds a certain level or the vehicle threatens to develop a skid, the system tensions the front seat belts as a precaution, adjusts the position, height and cushion/backrest angle of the front passenger seat, and closes the side windows and sliding sunroof to leave only a small gap.

As a new optional extra the E 63 AMG can be equipped with the Intelligent Light System. This innovative, adaptive lighting system is based on bi-xenon headlamps, and adjusts to suit the relevant driving and weather situation for a significant improvement in safety. New lighting functions such as country and motorway light modes increase the driver’s range of visibility by up to 50 metres. The Intelligent Light System also includes the Active Light System and cornering light function, as well as new, enhanced foglamps which illuminate the road edges and therefore provide even better orientation when visibility is poor. Other safety features now featured as standard in all second-generation E-Class models also include adaptive rear lights and a tyre pressure loss warning system.

Source = WCF

Great writeup BMW_Dude, thanks.

this interior is sooooo better looking than the pre-FL!




in this picture you can see better the front transformations of this FL

I like the new instrument cluster. Seats are nice to.

Did anyone notice this mistake, when I saw it I thought everyone was wrong, it has 541bhp, but later on in the article it say it has 514bhp!

I noticed, I thought it might have been a typo, It`s no problem.

Another nice photo.

What has been changed in the interior? I don't see anything different from the pre-FL.

lovely pics.. love the new instrument cluster..looks like IWC work....

the fl really did wonders imo..look it sits so much better on the road now..it has more presence than ever

Rev counter is far too small to do justice to such a charismatic engine. It really is quite insignificant. Who needs a full analogue clock in the instrument binnacle these days?

I`ll agree with you about the clock but the instrument cluster I believe uses
the same dial size as the IWC CLS55. Here is an image of the IWC CLS55`s
cluster.

I just found out that the CLK63 uses ABC suspension. If the CLK63 uses it I`m sure the E63 will use it to! The E63 better be a killer track car!

the E63 don't use ABC it's a fact...but I'm sure it handle well anyway!!!

sounds like the EDC on M5, look like someone studied the competition.

I wonder why MB would equip the CLK63 with ABC when the CLK is a lower class model. That just doesn`t make since. ABC is a faster reacting better performing suspension than Airmatic.

Car&Driver says the CLK63 and CLS63 uses AirmaticII but the AMG website
says the CLK63 is equiped ABC. I know this is not the E63. Someone is giving the wrong info.

notice that the clk63's the ABC and is a lot cheaper than cls63 which has'nt ABC too....

I think it's an error....


only the future will tell us the truth....

edit : ehehe you were faster gta!

I know I posted this in the other thread but check it out. Click on the CLK63 and check it`s suspension.

http://www.mercedes-amg.com/

The adaptive nature of this suspension has been a feature of airmatic from its introduction in the S-class in 1999 no? Then the E's airmatic in 2002 added adaptive dampening as well, and now this is just a 3rd generation that probably opperates a lot more efficiently etc (hence the ADS II). So in actual fact airmatic has had adaptive dampening for a long long time.

Well that's my understanding. Anyone please correct me if I am wrong.

Thats correct Mr.mercedes.

I believe Mercedes had this in some of their cars from the 70's, it wasn't very reliable though.

So, ya, it does look like BMW studied the competition.

You guys , the CLK does not come with neither in the regular lineup . I think that's why they just added ABC , since the project will cost them anyway and the car at that level of power needed that kinda modification .

Yes, the normal CLK uses regular springs and shocks. We know the CLK63 now uses ABC. (according to the AMG site) If the E63 still uses Airmatic
thats a big disadvantage to ABC. ABC is way better and faster reacting!

Like I said really can`t see MB equiping the CLK63 with this excellent suspension while leaving the E63 and CLS63 with AirmaticII.

I don't have time to look now, but the CLK63 uses ABC? Active Body Control from the S/CL/SL? I don't believe that.

M

EDC existed in M5 E34 so its hardly a new invention.
Im not talking about copy, this dont exist in E55 but in E63. Why? Probably because M5 has it. thats what Im saying and it has nothing to do with copying. So obviosly MB studied the compeition and now its available for E63 AMG..
Just because I say study the competition then I dont mean its something bad.