It will be available next year with approximately 700 horsepower.
The S-Class base in W223 flavor is not slow or weak, no matter if it’s the S350d Europe or S500 North America. Mercedes wants to offer a wide range of options to meet a variety budgets and preferences, so a new AMG derivative has been developed.
Similar holds true for models with the three-pointed star. A compact hatchback with 416 horsepower is available. Enter AMG A45 S. Are you looking for a midsize SUV that has coupe styling and lots of power? The 603-hp AMG GLE 63 S Coupe is available. The CLA45 Shooting Brake and GT 4-Door Coupe are just a few of the many features that we could talk about.
Mercedes-AMG believes there is enough demand for high-performance sedans despite the SUV-hungry market. Daimler’s flagship S-Class is still the most popular and well-respected model. The head honchos have made every effort to revamp the luxobarge. The AMG S65 will be discontinued, but the Germans still plan to make two AMG versions of the S-Class.
Our spies spotted the S63e being tested earlier in the week. Notice the “e”, in the name of the car? According to rumors, it will be a hybrid V8 engine with around 700 horsepower. Our friends at Kolesa The electrified sports sedan has been speculated to be made using foundation spy shots of disguised proto The AMG has the low-key performance look that you would expect from a full fat AMG. However, the Panamericana grille is a dead giveaway that this is not a simple S powered by a small gasoline or diesel engine. The top-tier models will have larger air intakes in the front and a discrete rear diffuser. These cues are reserved for higher-end models, which will likely ride lower on larger wheels.
The wraps will be removed sometime in the second half of next year. The S-Class family will also be expanded with an unconfirmed S73e with a higher-spec electric motor that can produce 800 hp combined. The AMG S will only be available with four doors, as the S63/S65 Coupe or Convertible won’t be renewed.