The AMG S-Class history stretches out more than 50 years. But we’ve never seen anything quite like this plug-in hybrid beast before.
One of the biggest fast sedans on the market is about to get electrified. The 2023 Mercedes-AMG S 63 E Performance shoves an electric motor into the mix with its 4.0L twin-turbo V8 to create a luxury machine that delivers just shy of 800 horsepower.
2023 Mercedes-AMG S 63 E Performance Origins
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The AMG and S-Class story started just over 50 years ago when AMG crammed a 6.8L V8 into a 300 SEL. The result was the 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.8 AMG, a racing car the company affectionately called “The Red Pig.”
Since then, there have been plenty of hot versions of the Mercedes-Benz flagship S-Class sedan. The highlight was the 621-horsepower twin-turbo V12 S 65 offered in the previous generation of the car — or at least it was the highlight until today.
4.0L V8 With Electric Assist
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E-Motor Mounted to Rear Axle
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Air Suspension, Active Roll Control
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Still an S-Class at Heart
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2023 Mercedes-AMG S 63 E Performance: Availability & Pricing
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