AMG engine shop in Affalterbach. Highly qualified engine fitters
assemble the engines in Affalterbach according to the strictest
quality standards based on the "one man, one engine" philosophy. Apart from serving as an AMG hallmark confirming superlative precision and production quality, the AMG engine plate bearing the engine technician's signature also attests to the peerless
DNA of Mercedes-Benz high-performance brand.
Opening the door reveals the luxurious interior of the S63 AMG
Coupe: the instrument panel almost seamlessly transitions into
the doors in a wrap-around design. High-quality materials and
fine workmanship are combined with a sporty and exclusive
design idiom. The newly developed AMG sport seats with power
adjustment, memory function and seat heating/ventilation offer
the driver and front passenger optimum lateral support. Fine
AMG design Nappa leather with piping together with AMG badges on all four seat backrests and an embossed AMG emblem
on the armrest of the front center console create an exquisite
atmosphere.
Photos courtesy of Daimler AG
For the first time, the S63 AMG Coupe comes standard in the
U.S. market with the AMG Performance 4MATIC all-wheel drive
system. With permanent all-wheel drive, 33 percent of the engine torque is sent to the front axle and 67 percent to the rear
axle. The rear-biased power distribution provides the signature
AMG high driving dynamics and superlative driving enjoyment
as well as boosting acceleration from a standing start. The allwheel drive also enhances driving safety on wet or wintry road
surfaces when equipped with winter tires**. Optimum traction
is guaranteed by a multi-disc clutch with a locking effect of 37
lb-ft, which maximizes the frictional connection potential of all
four wheels.
the front apron and displays the stylized "A" that is a hallmark
of AMG vehicles. Large, black flics surround the outer cooling air
intakes. Down below, the front splitter in silver shadow optimizes the flow of air to the cooling modules. This design feature,
which is a familiar sight in motorsport, also reduces front-axle
lift and enhances the vehicle's aerodynamic balance.
The S63 AMG 4MATIC Coupe also boasts exciting looks to emphasize its sporty performance: it exudes power and hallmark
Mercedes-Benz sensual purity. The design is a stage for the
exciting technology at the heart of the new dream car. Numerous aerodynamic elements underline the outstanding driving
dynamics: the front end is dominated by the three-dimensional
AMG "twin-blade" radiator grille in silver shadow (a matte silver
finish). Whether in motion or stationary, distinctive AMG lettering
between the twin-blade lamellas leaves no doubt: this is a highperformance model from Affalterbach. The A-wing is located
below the radiator grille. This three-dimensional air-ducting
element is painted in the body color, spans the entire width of
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The new three-spoke AMG sport steering wheel with its distinctively contoured rim and perforated leather in the grip area
allows perfect vehicle control. There is an AMG logo in the
lower metal insert, and new aluminum shift paddles shorten the
reaction time when changing gears to enhance performance.
Another feature displaying the hallmark AMG look is the highresolution TFT color AMG instrument cluster with two animated
round dials. In addition to the specific lettering and the needles
in red/silver, further distinctive design features include the AMG
start-up display, the AMG logo in the speedometer 200 mph
scale (left) and the "V8 BITURBO" lettering in the rev counter
(right).