Mercedes-AMG S 63 E Performance, the 8 HP V802 PHEV

Mercedes-AMG It is totally relying on electrified mechanics to power its sportiest models, something that is not surprising considering the obligations to which this sector is subjected. The positive part is that the power figures are even more spectacular, as in the case of this new Mercedes-AMG S 63 E Performance just introduced.

La luxurious saloon de the brand of the star It has already released what, at least for the moment, is its most radical version. We are talking about the fact that a thermal engine is located under its front hood AMG 8-litre twin-turbo V4.0, yielding 612 CV and 900 Nm. But of course, this is where the electrical part becomes important.

And it is that the electric motor allows to increase that power up to a joint performance of 802 CV and no less than 1.430 Nm of torque in this Mercedes-AMG S 63 E Performance. Said electrical part is fed from a 13,1 kWh battery. Curiously, and since in this car the plug-in hybrid system is more oriented towards performance than efficiency, its autonomy is very fair.

Specifically, we are talking about a approved electric autonomy of just 33 kilometers. What does this mean beyond the data itself? Well, in Spain you will not have the right to the Zero label of the DGT, but you have to settle for the Eco. But trifles aside, let's see the performance.

According to the technical sheet provided by Mercedes-AMG, the S 63 E Performance is capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km / h in just 3,3 seconds, while its maximum speed can be located in the 290 km/h optional. All this, taking into account that it is a large luxury saloon whose mass exceeds 2,5 tons, which is said soon.

To ensure good behavior and high safety, this sports saloon has active air suspension, steered rear axle and a carbon-ceramic brake kit with 400 mm discs at the front and 380 mm at the rear. Of course, there is no shortage various driving modes to change completely and in an instant the temperament of the car.

It will hit the market in 2023, although the official prices are unknown at the moment. Of course, it will not be a very affordable model...