2014 Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG Unveiled At Detroit Auto Show

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its updated E 63 AMG sedan and wagon, just hours after it was previewed in an E-Class of 2014 group shot.

The new E 63 will continue in both Sedan and Estate bodystyles, with power and performance upgrades joined by a new 4Matic all-wheel drivetrain option - the latter available only in overseas models.

The 2014 model wears unique new styling at both ends, along with the E-Class models’ new singular headlights, updated tail-lights, re-styled flanks and S-Class-previewing technologies.

The 2013 E 63 continues in two performance levels, with the previous Performance Package upgrade now replaced by the ‘S-Model’ moniker.

S-Models can be distinguished by their matte 19-inch wheels and red brake calipers, and gloss black and silver chrome body detailing.

All-wheel drive 4Matic models are also fitted with 19 inch wheels, but are finished in gloss titanium grey as per the standard E 63’s 18s.

Mechanical Package

The E 63’s current 5.5 litre twin turbo V8 engine (introduced in 2011) remains for the 2013 update, but features boosted output in both guises.

Power and torque increases from 386kW/700Nm to 410kW/720Nm for the basic E 63 models, while the S-Model benefits from increased boost pressure (from 0.9 to 1.0 bar) to lift power beyond the previous Performance Package’s 410kW to 430kW.

The S-Model’s torque figure is unchanged at 800Nm, and continues to include a locking rear differential.

In left hand drive markets, the 2013 E 63 will be available with 4Matic AWD for the first time, with the system’s 33:67 front/rear torque split and torque-vectoring capability tailored specifically toward driving dynamics.