Mercedes-AMG: Almost like Formula 1 🎥
DOUBLE POWER The new Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance is powered by the world's most powerful four-cylinder production engine. With two liters of displacement, it achieves 500 kW (680 hp) together with the electric motor on the rear axle.
Mercedes-AMG sees the new C 63 S E Performance as a gamechanger in the brand's 55-year history. With know-how from Formula 1, it brings motorsport technology to the road.
An electric motor installed on the rear axle supports the 2-liter turbocharged engine mounted longitudinally at the front, which produces an impressive 238 hp per liter. This makes it the most powerful production engine in the world.
To get the torque buildup as spontaneously as possible, a 150-kW electric motor bridges the turbo lag of the combustion engine. The battery operates at 400 volts and, as in Formula 1 with direct cooling, is designed to deliver and absorb power quickly.
The system output of the hybrid drive is 500 kW (680 hp), and the combined maximum torque is 1020 Nm.
Sedan and station wagon on sale
Other highlights of the new model, which is being launched simultaneously as a sedan and an estate, include fully variable all-wheel drive with drift mode and active rear-axle steering. The eight Dynamic Select driving programs are precisely tailored to the new drive technology. They thus offer a wide-ranging driving experience from efficient to dynamic.
Air outlet distinctive identifying feature
The sedan and estate are based on a modified AMG body-in-white. The front end is 50 millimeters longer and the front fenders are wider. In length, both versions measure 83 millimeters more, and the wheelbase grew by ten millimeters.
The new distinguishing feature is the narrow air outlet in the center of the hood. It merges smoothly into the two power domes. Typical AMG elements are the specific radiator grille and the front apron in jet-wing design. Flics, large inlets and air curtains direct the airflow specifically to its various functions.
