At Geneva: More Mercedes AMG Muscle
Mercedes will be showing off some of its newest models at the 76th Geneva International Motor Show when it gets underway later this week. Three new models that spark particular interest are the CLS 63, CLK 63 Coupe and Convertible (the two of which probably make it four new AMG models), and R 63 models which debuted earlier this year at the Chicago Motor Show, all of which include the AMG package. You heard right, 63. This means that each car is packing a 6.3-litre, naturally aspirated V8 engine, designed and built entirely by AMG.
Each engine will punch out about 500-horsepower, depending on the model, and each model will be decked out with all of the AMG features one would expect. These AMG-specific features include special exterior body accents, a race-inspired interior, an AMG-tuned suspension for both handling and comfort, and huge disc brakes all around.
Mercedes’ R 63 AMG is big both inside and out. It provides comfortable seating for six adults via three pairs of single seats and is significantly longer than one would think. In fact, the R 63 is 127 mm (5 inches) longer than the Cadillac Escalade and a whopping 254 mm (10 inches) longer than the SRX of the same make. Even more shocking, the R 63 is just 28 mm (1.1 inches) narrower than the ultra-wide Hummer H1 Alpha!
From the outside, AMG has added a number of touches that make it look a lot sportier than a regular R-series model. Flared fenders, special front and rear aprons, an AMG grille and side skirts, tinted taillights, and two sets of chromed twin exhaust pipes really make this car stand out as a performance model.
Slide into the AMG-specific sport seats and grab hold of AMG’s leather steering wheel and the same effect applies. From there, you can rest your right foot on the rubber-studded stainless steel foot pedals and gaze up at the special instrument panel, complete with AMG graphics of course. Now you’ll feel like you’re in a sports car… with five other people!
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