2011 Mercedes Benz S63 AMG

Say goodbye to the naturally aspirated 6.2liter V-8 from the previous gen S63 AMG and hello to the new twin turbo-charged 5.5liter V-8 in the 2011 S63 AMG. Mercedes Benz has decided to stick with the current trend of downsizing engine capacity while adding forced airflow enabling their vehicles to achieve massive power with lower fuel consumption.

Two versions of the new S63 AMG will be available offering different levels of engine boost: 15psi for 536hp/590ft-lbs. with the base model and 19psi for 563hp/664ft-lbs. with the performance package. Fuel efficiency rises 6mpg with the new engine and acceleration times fall. 0-62mph comes in just 4.5 seconds compared to the previous gen's 4.6 second 0-62 time.

Top speed ranges from a governed 155mph in the base model to 186mph in the performance package-equipped model. Styling for the S63 retains Mercedes' historical elegance but also suggests that a fierce beast lies beneath the hood due to the monstrous dual-quad exhausts.

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Numbers:
Weight: 4,900lbs.
Power: 536hp/590ft-lbs. or 563hp/664ft-lbs. (perform. package)
0-62mph: 4.5s
Top Speed: 155mph (gov. limited) or 186mph (perform. package)
Fuel Economy: 22mpg (combined
Est. Price: $135,000