New Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance Debuts
Mercedes-Benz’s AMG performance division today presented the new Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance, with the words ‘AMG’ and ‘Performance’ providing pretty unsubtle clues as to the pluggable hybrid model’s priorities and, we assume, capabilities.
According to AMG, this car incorporates substantial F1 know-how and technologies. Thus, a 469-hp 2.0L turbo engine mounted longitudinally at the front is supported by a two-speed electric motor on the rear axle. Importantly, the electric support of the exhaust gas turbocharger eliminates the turbo lag of the combustion engine, this while the electric drive propels the car from a stop for massive acceleration.
Both the electric powertrain and the 400-volt high-performance battery were developed by AMG exclusively for its models. The battery is specifically designed for fast power output and draw with direct cooling of the cells. The combined system output is 671 hp, the combined maximum system torque 752 lb-ft – both new high totals for the C-Class.
There are eight drive modes: Electric (so, yes, it can be driven on all-electric power), Comfort, Battery Hold, Sport, Sport+, Race, Slippery and Individual. Energy regeneration via braking can be adjusted to one of four levels (including 0, which provides none).
The edition marks the first time a C 63 features the fully variable all-wheel drive AMG Performance 4MATIC+ that transfers power to the road and includes drift mode. Alone in the segment, the model gets standard-fit active rear axle steering as well.
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