so you think the S-Class Coupe‘s 455 horses not brutal enough? well, that’s what the pointed star marque thought too and that’s why there is the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG Coupe to quench your thirst for power and torque, and most importantly, the need for speed – all in the same renowned trim you come to expect from a Mercedes-Benz AMG. neatly tucked under the hood is a twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter V8 engine tuned to unleash 585 hp (430 kW) and 900 Nm (664 lb-ft) of metal-twisting torque, mated to an obligatory AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission that capable of launching this near two-ton (4,400 lbs) beast from naught to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in mere 4.3s, or 3.9s if you were to opt for the left-hand drive-only 4MATIC model, and sending it on its way to an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). doing all so while consuming just 10.3 liter per 100 km of gas (or about 22.8 MPG).
not sure if you have noticed, this high-performance two-door AMG-touched S-Class is 65 kilograms (143 lbs) lighter, thanks to the AMG lightweight performance package which see weight saving in using lightweight lithium-ion battery, 19-inch AMG forged light-alloy wheels (20-inch option available), weight-optimized AMG high-performance composite braking system, and aluminum outer skin and front end. other details include Controlled Efficiency, Sport and Manual drive modes, bespoke exhaust sounds attributed by AMG sports exhaust system with automatic exhaust flaps, ECO start/stop function, and MAGIC BODY CONTROL sees to the handling on the rear-wheel drive model (we will get to this later), while Airmatic air suspension comes standard on the all-wheel drive model. with the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG Coupe, it also features the curve tilting function that allows the ride to lean into bends in similar to motorcycle or skier.
inside the cabin, you will find, among many other things, a welcoming wrap-around design that transits seamlessly from the doors to the dash, AMG sports seats with electrical adjustment, memory function and seat heating for driver, fine nappa leather, a three-spoke leather-wrapped AMG steering wheel, and a high-res TFT color display for AMG instrument cluster, flanked by two animated round dials. the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG Coupe will make its global premiere at the 2014 New York International Auto Show next month. sales of the 4MATIC model will also begin in the same month, while the rear-wheel drive variant will follow suit in July. market launch for both models is expected to start in September. prices are, naturally, unavailable at this point.
