V8 powered W212 2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG!

V8 powered W212 2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG!

The W212 finally gets its AMG model shortly after its launch, the new E63 AMG, powered by a 6.2 litre V8 (not a 6.3 litre that its name hints at) producing 518 horsepower and 630Nm of torque. As you can expect from the numbers, it’s normally aspirated!

The fact that this car only has 11 more horsepower than the W211 shows that AMG has really backed out of the horsepower game, preferring to let Audi have the last laugh with the RS6’s 571bhp. Average fuel consumption has been cut by 12%, something that the new gearbox likely contributed to.

The V8 is mated to AMG’s new SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed auto form the SL63 AMG which is essentially the original 7-speed 7G-TRONIC-based SPEEDSHIFT but with the torque converter replaced with a multi-disc oiled start-up clutch. The transmission has automatic rev-matching and 4 shift modes – C, S, S+ and M. C stands for Controlled Efficiency (not Comfort), where it will shift smoothly and upshift as fast as possible to keep engine speeds low.

V8 powered W212 2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG!

The W212 E63 AMG has what Mercedes-Benz calls AMG RIDE CONTROL, which uses electronically controolled dampers for the sports supesnsion. The front axle is new with a 56mm wider track, a tubular stabiliszer bar, new control arms, new wheel bearings and a new bushing geometry. It now uses steel springs while the rear uses AMG spec air springs.

AMG says steel springs are used at the front to ensure sensitive responses while the rear’s air springs with automatic levelling help keep the vehicle at a constant height, as with the E63 being a sedan it’s expected to be loaded up with a family and luggage too.

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Brakes are AMG 14.2 inch ventilated and cross-drilled brakes for all four wheels, with the front axle having a two-piece construction. The AMG wheels are 18 inch in size wrapped with 255/40R18 tyres at front and 285/35R18 at the rear. Optional are 19 inchers with 255/35R19 in front and 285/30R19 at the rear.

The steering ratio has been made quicker at 14:1 – 22% quicker to be exact compared to standard W212 models, plus the steering column itsef is more digid. The speed-sensitive servo also has AMG calibration. The ESP system is 3-stage, allowing an ESP SPORT middle-ground for a little more fun before ESP kicks in to save you. ESP can be turned completely off.

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Comments

  • the stik on Apr 02, 2009 at 6:16 pm

    grrrrrrrr-rang!

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  • goguncas71 (Member) on Apr 02, 2009 at 6:33 pm

    With the E500 (382hp) being able to smoke pretty much anything else on the road below 911 level, not to mention more comfortable and more discreet, that's my choice – if I was rich :(

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  • Alamak on Apr 02, 2009 at 7:06 pm

    what an ugly car. who wanna buy a sports version of an uncle's car?

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  • muddy on Apr 02, 2009 at 7:10 pm

    wau…

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  • WoW..Luv it.. Wonder how much is the road tax for this car. Gotta start selling drugs now.. Haha

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  • nabil on Apr 02, 2009 at 8:51 pm

    ugly

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  • da'Kongzter on Apr 02, 2009 at 9:08 pm

    Nice cockpit though.. Don't like the front.

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  • TheOne on Apr 02, 2009 at 10:05 pm

    resembles the lexus GS expecially on the lights (front and back)

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  • julian-lee on Apr 03, 2009 at 12:56 am

    BMW better

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  • mystvearn on Apr 03, 2009 at 4:55 am

    Inside looks too messy, and outside was never really that good looking

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  • jtshin on Apr 03, 2009 at 6:01 am

    after launching for so long… i still can't see which part of it is nice… from interior to exterior… omg… as Alamak said… who's gonna buy a sports version of uncle car… really do look more uncle than ever than previous version…

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  • Thomas lee on Apr 03, 2009 at 8:00 am

    In front and behind it totally a photostat from Lexus GS!!!

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  • bobrock on Apr 03, 2009 at 9:12 pm

    lexus gs? who cares.. as long as it sells

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  • david on Apr 04, 2009 at 1:45 am

    drats.. i want 1

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  • hidrogentank on Apr 04, 2009 at 9:56 am

    [quote comment="226532"]In front and behind it totally a photostat from Lexus GS!!![/quote]

    seriously i dont agree with you, coz this is so much worse then the GS. GO LEXUS!!

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  • pekan on Apr 05, 2009 at 4:17 am

    pilot settings are currently underway. expect first unit to roll out this September.

    (^_^)

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  • CocoBear on Apr 05, 2009 at 10:34 am

    WTF.. the quad-pipes is so f…… ugly. What's wrong with their designers? Pls sack them la..

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  • Frankie Tan on Sep 29, 2010 at 7:07 pm

    E Class from W124 to 210,211 & now 212 is always at the best aesthetic proportion, the best financial position especially at pre-owned price, best driving ergonomic & least inevitable depreciation for a own driven car. Mercedes has the most brilliance & meaningful market positioning for all their car series. If you enjoy to be chauffeured W126,140,220 & 221 will never go wrong and if you are a Royalty then Maybach is the affirmation of power……

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  • i love it.. i”ll smoke every car on the road.

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