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2014 Mercedes S63 AMG Revealed, Available as LWB and with 4Matic

After teasing the car earlier this year, Mercedes finally pulled the wraps off the 2014 S63 AMG today. The car will be officially launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, but we already have all the juicy bits for you guys.
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The engine for this almighty performance saloon is the 5.5-liter V8 biturbo. It's rated at an output of 585 hp DIN (577 hp US standard) and 900 Nm of torque. This makes it 41 hp more powerful than de predecessor.

In the standard S63 AMG, this will take you from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and on to a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) which is electronically limited. But there's an even faster version. the S63 AMG 4Matic Long wheelbase takes just 4 seconds to reach 100 km/h and you can have the new Long wheelbase version of the car even without all-wheel drive.

But the new S63 is not just a powerhouse, it's also efficient and light. In fact, Mercedes say it's up to 100 kg lighter than before. This was achieved by using aluminum alloy for all the body panels, AMG forged light-alloy wheels, a lightweight lithium-ion battery and a weight-optimised AMG high-performance composite brake system.

Power is transmitted through f the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT seven-speed sports gearbox with three modes – "C" (Controlled Efficiency), "S" (Sport) and "M" (Manual). The rear-wheel drive models are also equipped with AMG sports suspension based on Magic Body Control, allowing the car to scan the road ahead and adapt setup in accordance.

“Following the successful launch of the A45 AMG and the CLA45 AMG, the new S63 AMG 4MATIC highlights our expertise in the automotive high-end segment,” AMG CEO Ola Kallenius said.

We know you S63 AMG buyers like to have plenty of options fitted, so here is some of the equipment that you can specify. Options available from the AMG Performance Studio and include:

• AMG Exterior Carbon-Fibre package
• AMG ceramic high-performance composite brake system
• AMG carbon-fibre engine cover
• AMG performance steering wheel in nappa leather / Dinamica, black
• AMG trim in carbon fibre/black piano lacquer
• Brake calipers, painted red

Additional optional extras include:

• Air-Balance package
• Burmester® surround sound system
• Burmester® high-end 3D surround sound system
• Business Telephony in the rear
• Chauffeur package
• designo appointments packages
• Executive seat
• Exclusive package
• First-Class rear suite
• Folding tables in the rear
• LED Intelligent Light System
• Seat Comfort package incl. Energising massage function
• Warmth Comfort package
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About the author: Mihnea Radu
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Mihnea's favorite cars have already been built, the so-called modern classics from the '80s and '90s. He also loves local car culture from all over the world, so don't be surprised to see him getting excited about weird Japanese imports, low-rider VWs out of Germany, replicas from Russia or LS swaps down in Florida.
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