By Otsile Kadiege

Mercedes-AMG’s engineering boffins have electrified the new AMG GT63 S coupe. As a result, the already extremely potent AMG coupe has increased power and torque as well as a mind-boggling fast claimed zero to 100 km/h sprint time of just under three seconds, making it the quickest AMG series model to ever sprint that fast.

Performance

Powering this German two-door powerhouse is AMG’s tried and tested 4.0-litre bi-turbo V8 engine as well as a 150kW and 350Nm electric motor bolted onto the rear axle. The total system output is a mind-bending 600kW and 1 420Nm. It’s paired with a 9-speed auto gearbox and has a claimed 0-100km/h sprint time of just 2.8 seconds thanks its petrol/hybrid concoction and Mercedes-Benz’s 4Matic+ AWD system. The new AMG GT63 S E Performance has a top speed of 320km/h.

This being a plug-in hybrid model, it also has a tiny 6.1kWh battery pack which Mercedes-AMG claims avails an electric range of 13km. Mercedes-AMG also claims that the potent newcomer has a claimed fuel consumption of 12.3l/100km.

Exterior differentiators

The exclusive distinguishing feature of the new two-door AMG GT series top model is the rear section. What is new here is the integrated plug-in loading flap and the model name highlighted in red. There are also grooved twin trapezoidal tailpipe trims on the outside. The “E Performance” badge on the side indicates the drive. As standard, the hybrid rolls on 20-inch AMG light-alloy wheels in a 10-spoke design.

These are said to be aerodynamically optimised, they are painted in tantalum grey and finished with a high-sheen finish. The dimensions on the front axle are 295/35 R 20 on 10.5 J x 20 and on the rear axle 305/35 R 20 on 11.0 J x 20. As with the entire series, numerous paints and individual equipment details are also available for the hybrid version. The exterior can be further accentuated with numerous appearance packages. There is also another 20-inch light alloy wheel and 21-inch forged wheels in various designs and colour variants.