The new Mercedes-AMG G63 became more powerful and faster

13 February 2018

But the displacement of the engine has decreased significantly

Alexander Sharonov, photo Mercedes-Benz

Updated Mercedes-the Maybach S-Class okagesama not the only luxury German novelty at the International motor show in Geneva. Near the large sedan will be the fastest SUV the Mercedes-AMG G63. And let it not relates to the sub-brand Mercedes-Maybach (although in the future such options should also appear), but deserves no less attention.

New G-Class was presented just a month ago. The car was substantially updated: it got a fresh platform with independent front suspension, it became more and more modern, but the appearance has not changed. At the time of the announcement was announced only one version — with 422 G 500-strong "eight" volume of four liters. It is based and a new G63 AMG.

Yes, a 5.5-liter motor dismissed. Someone would miss him? Unlikely: despite more modest volume, the new engine develops more power and torque: 585 horsepower and 850 N·m (571 had the power and 760 N·m). Another advantage of the new Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG has become more modern transmission replaced the 7-speed "automatic" came 9-speed.

In the end, this heavy SUV with the aerodynamics panel of the nine-story can compete with real sports cars. From 0 to 100 km/h G63 AMG is capable of "shoot" in 4.5 seconds. But the maximum speed is relatively modest — "only" 220 km/h But with the AMG Driver's package, the triggering threshold of the limiter can be delayed up to 240 km/h.

The most powerful "Gaelic" is equipped with all-wheel drive system that distributes torque in the ratio 40:60, with a margin from the side of the rear axle. As podobayetsya a real SUV, the Mercedes-AMG G63 is equipped with three differentials with locks.

The world premiere of the G63 AMG is scheduled for the motor show of Geneva, which will begin in March. European dealers will begin taking orders on March 18, the first deliveries will take place in June. To the US market, the Mercedes-AMG G63 will arrive only by the end of 2018. Most likely, in Russia the first cars will come a little early, roughly on a par with Europe.