Say Hello To The New 4.0 V8-Powered Mercedes-AMG S63 Coupe And Cabriolet

Mercedes has revealed refreshed S-Class coupe and cabriolet ranges, including S63s that drop AMG's 5.5-litre V8 in favour of the newer 4.0-litre unit
Say Hello To The New 4.0 V8-Powered Mercedes-AMG S63 Coupe And Cabriolet

It’s mid-life facelift time for the Mercedes-AMG S63 coupe and cabriolet, and for once, we’re actually looking at some fairly noticeable changes. We have new OLED rear light clusters, AMG’s fancy ‘Panamerica’ front grille - first seen on the AMG GT R - and a new front bumper which Mercedes says “resembles a hovering jet wing.” Lovely.

The big news is under the bonnet, however. As we saw with the recent S63 saloon refresh, the coupe and cabriolet have dropped the old 5.5-litre twin-turbo V8 in favour of the newer 4.0-litre unit. It’s rather pokey, too, being good for a monstrous 612bhp and 663lb ft of torque.

Say Hello To The New 4.0 V8-Powered Mercedes-AMG S63 Coupe And Cabriolet

Thanks to the wonders of all-wheel drive traction, the S63 dispatches the 0-62mph sprint in a preposterous 3.5 seconds. Not bad for something that weighs over two tonnes, but there is a catch: right-hand drive S63s will be rear-wheel drive only, so won’t be quite as brisk off the line.

The range-topping S65 remains unchanged mechanically, putting out 621bhp and 737lb ft from its 6.0-litre twin-turbo V12. Or if you’d prefer, a neat and rather frightening 1000nm. Like the RHD S63s, it’s rear-drive only.

Say Hello To The New 4.0 V8-Powered Mercedes-AMG S63 Coupe And Cabriolet

Exterior tweaks to the non-AMG two-door S-Classes are a little more subtle, but there arguably wasn’t a whole lot that needed changing. Changes in the cabin and under the skin meanwhile largely mirror the saloon’s, kicking off with a bunch of autonomous-ish systems including ‘Active Distance Control’ and ‘Active Steering Assist’.

Mercedes’ new ‘energising comfort control’ makes an appearance too, working with the fragrance system (yep, it has one of those), massage seats, lighting, music and more for your ‘wellness’. You can choose from Freshness, Warmth, Vitality, Joy, Comfort and Training programmes, which each run for 10 minutes.

Say Hello To The New 4.0 V8-Powered Mercedes-AMG S63 Coupe And Cabriolet

If it’s a non-AMG S-Class coupe or cabriolet you’re after, you can choose between the S450 with its 362bhp V6, or the 463bhp, 4.0-litre V8-powered S560. Both have ‘4Matic’ all-wheel drive as standard.

The fettled range will make its public debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next week.

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Comments

Palewhale

The new grill makes it look like a shrimp that is planning on taking over the world

09/04/2017 - 22:12 |
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09/05/2017 - 01:16 |
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Chewbacca_buddy (McLaren squad)(VW GTI Clubsport)(McLaren 60

Although it doesn’t look a whole lot different, it looks a lot more distinct to the other S classes

09/04/2017 - 22:16 |
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[Flux]

Hm, I like the direction they’re taking with the grille. I hope they don’t overdue it, though.

09/04/2017 - 22:55 |
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FLixy Madfox

In reply to by [Flux]

In the next ten years, they’ll be 500 different, unique, diamond cut spokes. Well, for the optional extra price of 5 big ones

09/05/2017 - 00:38 |
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Jeep Wave

Looks like it ran in to a wall already so you don’t have to

09/04/2017 - 23:05 |
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Olivier (CT's grammar commie)

This thing just screams so much “I’M SUCCESSFUL, I LIVE IN A RICH WHITE NEIGHBORHOOD AND I DON’T HAVE KIDS”

09/05/2017 - 00:13 |
54 | 8

“grammar commie”
Makes 2 mistakes in one sentence.
xd

09/05/2017 - 00:17 |
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Daniel Penalo

So it is a convertible? I guess is what cabriolet means.

09/05/2017 - 00:15 |
2 | 0

There is a coupe and a convertible yes

09/05/2017 - 00:18 |
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Anonymous

I hate the new Mercedes grilles, the cars are ugly enough without the new design

09/05/2017 - 00:21 |
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Anonymous

This looks exactly like the SL550 in the front. So get a convertible of it is basically an SL with different tailights.

09/05/2017 - 04:05 |
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Rekord 86

Very BMW looking

09/05/2017 - 04:51 |
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