The New Mercedes-AMG Mercedes-AMG S63 Will Be A Plug-In Hybrid Car With 800 HP - Automotive News & Information

The next S63 may only be available in electrified form.

Mercedes-AMG’s GT Concept was unveiled more than three decades ago. It featured a plug-in hybrid powertrain that produced 805 horsepower (600kilowatts). As a more sporty version of the CLS, the Geneva showcar was transformed into the GT 4-Door Coupe. The GT 63 S without electrification is the top model in the lineup.

It has been repeatedly spotted and will likely transform into the GT73e within the next few months or early next. According to a new report, the next S63 will feature a twin-turbo V8 4.0-liter working in tandem with an electric motor.

This is the claim of MercedesBenz Passion Blog. They say that the full-size sedan will come with a 603-horsepower engine and a 201 hp electric motor. This would make it nearly 805 horsepower in a Mercedes-AMG EQ Performance 4Matic+ car.

The report also states that AMG will no longer offer a S63 with a conventionally-powered engine, which means that the S-Class’s top athlete will only be available in an electrified version. The AMG S65 won’t be returning for the W223 generation. This is because the twin-turbo V12 engine, now with all-wheel-drive, will no longer be available.

Because the S63 Sedan will become the only full-fat AMG model in the next S-Class, aside from the S65’s death, the S-Class Coupe and Convertible along with their spicy S63 and S65 derivatives will be phased out.

The standard S-Class will be available for purchase on September 2nd, while the S63 is set to go on sale in the fall.