More AMG models to get 4MATIC all-wheel drive, plus hardcore E 63 AMG Black Series under consideration

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With three of their most recent models – the A 45, E 63 and CLS 63 – offered with 4MATIC, Mercedes-Benz tuning house AMG looks set to introduce its performance-oriented all-wheel drive system on more models. Speaking to Auto Express, AMG’s senior powertrain engineering manager, Jorg Gindele has confirmed that the company is already testing a C 63 4MATIC prototype, with a four-wheel drive next-generation AMG S-Class in the works as well.

An AMG version of the CLA compact four-door coupe (pictured testing above) is also on the way, and will share the same 360 hp engine and 4MATIC drivetrain with the A 45 AMG we featured here earlier.

Offering all-wheel drive systems on their performance models makes sense for AMG, as each one of their cars is massively powerful and will benefit from the extra security and traction rendered. And with Europe’s ever-worsening climate, all-weather usability will be a big plus too.

Mentioned with less certainty was a hardcore version of the E 63 AMG that may join the firm’s elite Black Series line-up towards the end of its life cycle. The latest S-Model already delivers 585 hp and 800Nm of torque, so the thought of a luxury saloon with more power seems rather excessive. But then again, it’s AMG we’re talking about here. Excessive is never quite enough with them.

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Preferring to drive cars rather than desks, Hafriz Shah ditched his suit and tie to join the ranks of Malaysia’s motoring hacks. A car’s technical brilliance is completely lost on him, appreciating character-making quirks more. When not writing this ego trip of a bio, he’s usually off driving about aimlessly, preferably in a car with the right combination of three foot pedals and six gears.

 

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  • Mercedes-Benz has improved a lot in their recent products and hopefully more models will reach our shore at an attractive package/price!

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    • AVH® on Feb 15, 2013 at 9:04 am

      I used to think that the AMG Black series was for the Black dude or for one of the brothers. LOL. Now I know its merely a name.

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  • AMG and MB is MFEO :)
    Once for several years I had an old (1995) W202 with some AMG options, such as: rims, door plate, sideskirt and of course: AMG logo on the trunk.
    Yes its a old car but the feel, handling , performance and the look, OMG!

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  • AVH® on Feb 14, 2013 at 9:48 pm

    The AMG CLA sound almost like the ideal AMG; compact, 4WD and is a saloon, a classic Merc profile. And a E63 AMG Black : How mad can they be !? the normal AMG 4-matic is already enough to out-accelerate it’s flagship SLS.

    PS:Don’t know why but I’am having problems with the Vios article, can’t reply comments and everything looks Iphone view. And my Gravatar fail to show up.

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  • I was kinda expecting CLA63 AMG.

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