Why the new S63 is the ultimate AMG!

At last, the new Mercedes-AMG S63 has landed… now with a hybrid twist! Not just an S63, this is now the S63 E-Peformance. It’s the latter bit that hints towards the power of this German luxury machine. A familiar twin-turbo V8 engine sits under the bonnet, however it’s now also paired up with an electric motor at the rear axle. It’s a similar setup to the latest AMG GT 4-Door, however here the two combine to produce 802hp and 1,430Nm of torque! The result? A claimed 0-60mph time of 3.3 seconds, and an impressive 180mph top speed. As a result of all the batteries and the motor though, weight is up too - with the new S63 tipping the scales at a whopping 2,520kg. Gulp. There are a few subtle AMG tweaks to the S63. Along with a new grille, it gets AMG-specific wheels and an intimidating quad-exit exhaust pipe that’s a dead giveaway to the performance hiding underneath the skin. Inside, it’s as luxurious as any S-Class should be - albeit with an AMG steering