2018 Mercedes-AMG S 63 Coupe India launch on 18 June
The 2018 Mercedes-AMG S 63 Coupe that was introduced in September last year will reach Indian showrooms on 18 June, 2018. The updated model has various design changes and performance improvements.
The new Mercedes-AMG S 63 Coupe is instantly identifiable from the front because of its AMG Panamericana radiator grille. The front apron below this V-shaped cooling air intake resembles a hovering jet wing. There are new outer air inlets on its flanks, outlined in high-gloss black. At the rear, there’s an updated rear apron with diffuser insert, redesigned twin tailpipes of the AMG exhaust system and new OLED tail lamps.
With its mid-cycle refresh, the Mercedes-AMG S 63 Coupe has replaced its 5.5-litre twin-turbo V8 engine with a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine. The old engine delivered 430 kW (585 PS) at 5,500 rpm and 900 Nm of torque at 2,250-3,750 rpm. The new engine produces 415 kW (612 PS) at 5,500-6,000 rpm and 900 Nm of torque at 2,750-4,500 rpm. A 0-100 km/h speed run takes just 3.5 seconds now, 0.8 seconds lesser than before. The top speed is still electronically limited to 250 km/h. The AMG Driver’s package increases the top speed to 300 km/h. The new engine comes with cylinder deactivation for improved efficiency. The CO2 emissions are down from 237 g/km to 211 g/km.
In place of a 7-speed automatic transmission, there’s a new 9-speed automatic transmission now. The 4MATIC+ AWD system is available, but not in the RHD version. This means that the Indian-spec S 63 Coupe will have a rear wheel drive (RWD) layout. The Race Start launch control function is a new addition to the coupe. In the “Sport” or “Sport+” modes, all the driver needs to do is press hard on the brake pedal while simultaneously flooring the accelerator pedal. On releasing the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerates with optimal traction.
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The 2018 Mercedes-AMG S 63 Coupe will likely cost somewhere between INR 2.6 crore (ex-showroom) and INR 3 crore (ex-showroom). It will be Mercedes-AMG's second launch in India this quarter after the E 63 S 4MATIC+ sedan.