How the Mercedes S63 Showcar Compares to its 300 SEL 6.8 AMG Inspiration [on track at Spa]

By Colum Wood Jun 08 2010

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Leading up to the introduction of the new twin-turbo V8-powered S63 this September, Mercedes has decided to compare the new model with one of the AMG race cars that started it all – the 1971 300 SEL 6.8 AMG. Heck, they even rented out the Spa Francorchamps in Belgium to arrange a stunning photoshoot of... Continue Reading...

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AMG Unwraps New 563-hp 5.5-liter V8 Biturbo

By Colum Wood Mar 09 2010

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Mercedes performance division AMG has just announced its new biturbo V8 engine, making 536-hp and 590 ft-lbs of torque (563-hp and 664 ft-lbs of torque with the AMG Performance Package). Designed to replace the 6.2-liter AMG mill, the M157 engine will first appear in the 2011 S63, where it will also make a decent 22.4... Continue Reading...

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Tags: 2011 mercedes s63 amg, AMG, amg biturbo v8, Mercedes, Mercedes-Benz