Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG S introduced

The new E 63 AMG has been given a major high performance boost in the shape of the top-of-the-range E 63 AMG S Model. With 585bhp and 800Nm of torque, the E 63 AMG S Model is the most powerful vehicle in the E-Class range and the fastest E-Class ever offered.

With an AMG rear axle limited-slip differential lock as standard, the new E 63 AMG S Model benefits from a 28bhp and 80Nm increase over the standard E 63 AMG and is 0.1 seconds faster, reaching 100km/h from a standing start in just 4.1 seconds for the Saloon.

The combined fuel consumption for the E 63 AMG S Model Saloon is 12.1km/L, with CO₂ emissions of 232g/km, and the Estate achieves 12km/L with CO₂ emissions of 234g/km - the same as the standard E 63 AMG Estate.

The enhanced exterior of the S Model features exclusive design elements, including a high gloss black front apron with silver shadow splitter, side sill panels and rear trim strip with silver-shadow inserts.

There is also an AMG spoiler in body colour, 19-inch AMG alloy wheels painted in Titanium matt grey, red brake calipers, as well as 'S' labelling on the boot lid.

Inside, the unique interior includes black nappa leather upholstery with grey contrast stitching, silver seat belts, an AMG emblem in the headrests, an electric rear roller blind (Saloon model), AMG door sills with white LED illumination, and an AMG instrument cluster with red applications and S Model badging.

The E 63 AMG S Model Saloon and the Estate from will be available from June 2013 production.