The new Mercedes-AMG GT 63 SE Performance and AMG S 63 E Performance have arrived in Brazil with a high-performance battery and cell cooling, like in F1
Mercedes-Benz is one of the most successful teams in the history of Formula 1 and, for some time now, has started to bring some technologies used on the tracks onto tramsalso in Brazil.
The most recent of these is present in two plug-in hybrid cars (PHEV) just launched on the national market: the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 SE Performance and the Mercedes-AMG S 63 E Performance, both from the sports division of the German premium brand.
Both have powerful engines and start a new era in the country, inaugurating the brand’s portfolio equipped with this technology This way. What it shares with its predecessors is the absurd power, performance and luxury characteristic of all cars in the Mercedes family.
The collaboration of the team that shines in Formula 1 is present in the battery, which is high performance with direct cell cooling. This technology is the same used by the Mercedes Petronas team on the cars driven by Lewis Hamilton and George Russell on the tracks of the main world motorsport category.
Engine and battery of the new plug-in hybrid Mercedes
The first Mercedes with plug-in hybrid powertrain and F1 technology on sale in Brazil has the same combustion engine in the mechanical set. Both the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 SE Performance and the Mercedes-AMG S 63 E Performance have a 4.0 twin-turbo V8 under the hood, which delivers 612 HP in the “lightest” version and 639 HP in the most “gritty”, the GT. The torque in both is the same, at 91.8 kgf/m.
Connected to the powerful twin-turbo V8 is a permanent magnet synchronous electric motor positioned on the rear axle. It adds 190 hp to the sedan and 204 hp to the four-door coupe, again with 32.4 kgf/m of torque. This implies a combined output of 802 hp and 145.9 kgf/m for the sedan and 843 hp and 150 kgf/m for the coupe.
The mechanical package also includes a 2-speed gearbox connected to the electric motor, as well as a 9-speed gearbox integrated into the twin-turbo V8. The battery capacity is 13.1 kgf/m in the S 63 version, which guarantees 33 km of electric range, and 6.1 kWh in the GT, which guarantees only 12 km in these conditions.
According to the German brand, both plug-in Mercedes offer eight driving modes, from the most economical to the most sporty, as well as air suspension with sports shock absorbers. Performance is also spectacular, with 0-100 km/h promised in 3 seconds and the top speed limited to 250 km/h in both versions.
Cutting-edge technology and lots of luxury
The luxury and technology package in the two new Mercedes offered to the Brazilian public is also special. The sedan has seats with exclusive upholstery for the version, made with nappa leather and embossed AMG badges.
The AMG S 63 also features a panoramic sunroof, OLED screens (two 12.3-inch and one 17.7) and semi-autonomous driving functions to increase safety and assist with daily tasks. The GT version has a sportier design, piano black finishes and an equipment package similar to that offered to those who buy the sedan.
How much do the new Mercedes AMG hybrids cost?
Mercedes-Benz has released the prices of the two plug-in hybrid models and is well aware that only a select number of consumers will be able to take cars with F1 technology into the garage.
The prices of the new AMG S 63 and AMG GT 63 are practically as exclusive as the models themselves. Both can now be ordered throughout Brazil, but deliveries are only expected to begin between September and October 2024.
- Mercedes-Benz S 63 E Performance: R$ 1,649,900.00
- Mercedes-AMG GT 63 SE Performance: R$ 1,634,900.00
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