Mercedes-Benz Malaysia immediately launched three AMG fashions forward of its Mercedes-Benz World showcase, which can be held this July 5-7 on the KL Base in Sungai Besi. Headlining the trio of latest entries is the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Efficiency. The range-topping W206 efficiency sedan, which arrives right here simply weeks after the C 43, makes its debut right here in F1 Version guise, priced at RM958,888, on-the-road with out insurance coverage.
The V8 of outdated is gone, changed by a 2.0 litre turbocharged four-pot working together with an electrical drive unit (EDU), which options an electrical motor positioned on the rear axle. By itself, the M139l (l for longitudinal set up) places out 476 PS (469 hp or 350 kW) at 6,750 rpm and 545 Nm of torque from 5,250 to five,500 rpm, making it essentially the most highly effective series-production four-cylinder engine on the earth.
Technical highlights embrace the usage of 400 volt structure for the electrical turbo in addition to a belt-driven starter generator (RSG), which mixes an alternator and starter in a single part to drive ancillary parts such because the air-conditioning and driving lights.
It’s additionally the primary time the C 63 will get all-wheel drive, with energy despatched to all 4 wheels through an AMG Efficiency 4Matic+ absolutely variable all-wheel drive system and an AMG Speedshift MCT 9G nine-speed automated gearbox with a moist multi-plate clutch.
The EDU contributes with an extra 204 PS (201 hp or 150 kW) and 320 Nm, delivering its output through a two-speed gearbox (with second gear working past 138 km/h). Additionally making its means on is an electronically-controlled rear axle differential lock. In operation, the electrical motor acts instantly on the rear axle so as to add to the propulsion energy, with all 204 PS obtainable to supply a short lived enhance for as much as 10 seconds.
The EDU is juiced by a 560 cell lithium-ion battery with an vitality capability of 6.1 kWh, which is sweet for an all-electric vary of round 11 km. Whereas the 89 kg battery might be charged through the three.7 kW onboard AC charger, the automaker has made it clear that efficiency, not effectivity, is the first goal of the drive unit, and so a lot of the fill will come from the 4 regeneration modes obtainable for it whereas the automotive is on the transfer.
Mixed, the whole system output is 680 PS (671 hp or 500 kW) and 1,020 Nm, simply eclipsing the 510 PS (500 hp or 380 kW) and 700 Nm provided by the 4.0 litre twin-turbo V8 on the W205-based C63 S. Efficiency figures for the two,165 kg providing embrace a 0-100 km/h dash time of three.4 seconds and a 280 km/h high pace, the latter courtesy of an AMG Driver’s Package deal that’s commonplace match on the MY-spec automotive.
Exterior-wise, except for AMG-specific parts and flared wheel arches, the F1 Version is distinguished by means of an unique Manufaktur alpine gray stable exterior end, full with a decrease aspect color gradient AMG decals. Purple brake calipers and high-gloss purple trim strains on the perimeters, entrance and rear aprons add color distinction highlights.
Elsewhere, an AMG Aerodynamics Package deal provides on accoutrements akin to a entrance splitter with flics on the perimeters, aspect attachments for air retailers within the rear apron and an aerodynamically optimised diffuser, all completed in high-gloss black. There’s additionally a big boot lid spoiler, once more completed in high-gloss black.
The C 63 S E, which rides on 20-inch AMG 10-spoke light-alloy matte black wheels, additionally will get an AMG Night time Package deal, which provides on black chrome accents to the AMG-specific radiator grille and mannequin badge on the boot lid and wings.
Inside, you’ll discover AMG Efficiency seats upholstered in black Nappa leather-based with purple ornamental top-stitching and embossed AMG emblems on the entrance head restraints in addition to an AMG Efficiency steering wheel wrapped with Nappa leather-based and Microcut microfibre.
Moreover, there are AMG carbon-fibre trim parts in black and purple, purple seat belts and illuminated AMG door sills, with an unique F1 Version badge and particular F1 Version ground mats and F1 brand finishing the look within the cabin.
Commonplace equipment contains Digital Gentle headlights with Adaptive Highbeam Help Plus, a panoramic sunroof, an AMG Journey Management steel-spring suspension with Adaptive Damping System and rear axle steering, the latter enabling the rear wheels to steer at an angle of as much as 2.5 levels at speeds of as much as 100 km/h.
Additionally to be discovered are a Burmester 3D encompass sound system, a head-up show, a 12.3-inch LCD driver’s show and 11.9-inch LCD central show in addition to the most recent gen of the automaker’s Mercedes-Benz Person Expertise (MBUX) infotainment system, together with AMG Observe Tempo.
In the meantime, security and driving help equipment contains Driving Help Package deal Plus with Distronic energetic distance help, energetic steering help and energetic lane retaining help. There’s additionally a parking bundle with a 360-degree digicam, Parktronic energetic parking help and reminiscence parking help. First deliveries of the C 63 S E Efficiency F1 Version are set to start from August.
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