2011 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG First Drive

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2011 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG First Drive front side view

2011 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG First Drive front view

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2011 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG First Drive rear side view

2011 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG First Drive side view

Mercedes AMG division reborn as an ecological crusader? It seems unlikely, but it happens.
The head getter is, of course, the remarkable zero-emission, all-electric current in the Mercedes-Benz E-Cell SLS. But this is not an economically viable reality until 2013 at the earliest, and if it does not end comes, he will probably cost almost $ 400,000.

Available now in Europe is the latest Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG, all-new 5.5-liter twin-turbo V-8 AMG features. Get a load of their songs.

While the 536 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque, it firmly presses in the AMG Power Zone, a 25 percent reduction in fuel consumption and the resulting lower emissions Supermodel be Highway AMG warriors elsewhere most importantly, free from gas-guzzling exemption limit. The question is, is still behave and feel like a traditional big-AMG Mercedes limousine crashed? Or does it wonderfully visceral V-8 is emasculated always so easily?

The place for this first introduction of the new generation of corporate social responsibility in the AMG, the power plants in the northwestern city of Kristiansund in Norway. It is a sensible choice for several reasons. First, this lovely picturesque fishing port and the benefits of many oil platforms that this part of the Atlantic Ocean Stud But more interesting is the fact that the wise old about weaning itself from traditional sources. An astonishing 99 percent of electricity is done so hydropower. Makes you wonder what went wrong with the remaining 1 percent. A small diesel stronghold in a remote island off the coast, maybe …

If that is reminiscent of a scenario in which the cake can be kept and eaten, then the new S63 is not too far behind. It is part of a strategy called AMG performance in 2015, is intended to reduce under the new AMG President Ola Kallenius “continue to fuel consumption and emissions from new models while improving the core brand value of the services.”

AMG achieve these seemingly contradictory goals? First reimbursed by reducing the capacity of the flagship V-8 of 6208cc (but as a 6.3-liter) up to 5461cc, and by a corset of turbochargers. This engine is also the debut of the direct injection of gas on an AMG engine, along with technical refinements, such as spray combustion system and piezo injectors. It is an aluminum crankcase, four valves per cylinder with adjustable camshafts and an air-water intercooler. As part of the Audit Efficiency Package AMG, the new S63 generator smart management, that the use of kinetic energy to recharge the battery before wasting does, and a start / stop function available. Just imagine, one stop AMG V-8 … But yes, that’s the world we now live in.

AMG multi-clutch seven-speed MCT – already well in business in the SL63 and E63 models – makes his debut in the S63. It uses a wet clutch instead of a converter, and minimizes the friction losses in a traditional installation. Thanks to eliminate the magnesium housing of the gearbox, the gear weighs only 176 pounds and a two-stage torsion damper helps vibration. Like the eight-speed system in the new BMW 5-Series and all other multi-ratio gearbox, in standard ‘C’ (“controlled efficiency,” again) mode, this system through the aisles in no time all cycle, and because of its huge torque reserves was perfectly happy in the sixth course of 37 miles per hour.

Start Stop / now register the rest of all eight pistons and engine restart by injecting fuel into the combustion chamber of the cylinder piston with the most favorable position. Other conditions must be met to be. The starter battery is sufficiently charged, and the engine temperature must be optimal. A green “eco” symbol appears in the display of the instrument to show that start-stop operation. AMG old-school fans will be happy to hear it, that the “S” (Sport) or “M” (Manual) mode, start / stop will always be turned off.

Let’s face it: You need not buy an S63 with Trundle around like an eco-Weenie. Yes, go for the Performance Package, and raised the bar filling pressure for the turbo to 1.3, power increases to 563 horsepower and 664 pound-feet. Not as socially responsible but also fun.

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