Seems like even Mercedes-AMG will not be liable to the downsizing of the engine. The following iteration of the Mercedes-AMG E63 will include an inline-six. Mercedes has additionally outfitted the E63 with a 201 HP motor together with a 400V 4.8kWh battery mounted within the boot.
The PHEV system on the Mercedes-AMG E63 will work in the same method to these on the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Efficiency 4-Door Coupé and Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Efficiency. Mercedes has mixed the M256 turbo 3.0-litre, six-cylinder engine with the aforementioned electrical motor. Whereas the sedan may have some all-electric vary, anticipate it to be in single digits. That will be simply sufficient to get out of your parking with out waking up the neighbours.
Whereas Mercedes has not launched any official numbers, we are able to anticipate this powertrain to develop round 700 HP and 800 lb-feet of torque. These figures are means superior to the present automobile’s 4.0-litre V8, which put down 604 HP and 626 lb-feet. The electrical motor drives the rear wheels alone, whereas the engine’s energy is distributed to all of the 4 wheels. The motor sends energy to the rear axle utilizing a two-speed gearbox and an electronically actuated limited-slip differential. In the meantime, the engineers have paired the three.0-litre engine with a 9-speed gearbox.
Like all PHEV fashions within the Mercedes-AMG line-up, we are able to anticipate the E63 to get a number of drive modes. These may embody Electrical, Consolation, Battery Maintain, Sport, Sport+, Slippery, and Particular person.
Coming to the efficiency of the Mercedes-AMG E63 PHEV, we are able to safely assume that it’ll outperform the present era automobile. This implies, the 0-60 mph time might be lower than 3.0 seconds with a prime velocity of 186 mph.
Supply : Autocar