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Spy shots: 2010 Mercedes E63 AMG Estate spied again

Spy shots: 2010 Mercedes E63 AMG Estate spied again

Alex Kaufmann November 12th, 2008 Alex Kaufmann By Alex Kaufmann Author November 12th, 2008
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December 31st, 1969 The next-generation Mercedes Benz E-class has again been spotted in testing but this time the prototype is for the high-performance AMG ‘Estate’ wagon. The images were taken as the test vehicle was completing laps of Germany’s Nurburgring circuit and reveal the final shape of the car, with only the finer details being masked by the black camouflage material. A giveaway that this is the AMG version is the exposed rear bumper with quad tailpipes. Other details include perforated brake discs with oversized calipers. Mercedes and its AMG engineers have been testing the prototypes for the E-Class extensively – even recruiting former McLaren F1 ace Mika Häkkinen and race driver Klaus Ludwig to fine tune the upcoming car. Just as the company did with the recently revealed SL facelift range, the new AMG version of the E-Class should be launched alongside the regular sedan at next year’s Geneva Motor Show in March. However, the Estate model isn’t likely to be unveiled for at least another year after that. Despite current concerns about global warming and a possible end to the horsepower war between Germany’s in-house tuners, the new E63 Estate will continue with the potent hand-built 6.2L V8, although the rest of the car’s mechanical package is expected to have been given a major makeover. Expect to see power bumped up to around 550hp to keep it in line with rivals such as the 580hp Audi RS6 Avant. Engineers will be focusing more on improve handling and chassis strength, borrowing a number of features from the new C63 AMG. The sporty AMG wagon is also tipped to receive a widened front track and unique steering ratio compared to the regular E-Class as well as a MacPherson strut and multi-link active suspension.Mika Häkkinen & Klaus Ludwig testing Mercedes’ 2010 E63 AMG2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG rendering2010 Mercedes E63 AMG Estate
New model is expected to keep its 6.2L V8 but will see power bumped up to around 550hp

New model is expected to keep its 6.2L V8 but will see power bumped up to around 550hp

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The next-generation Mercedes Benz E-class has again been spotted in testing but this time the prototype is for the high-performance AMG ‘Estate’ wagon. The images were taken as the test vehicle was completing laps of Germany’s Nurburgring circuit and reveal the final shape of the car, with only the finer details being masked by the black camouflage material.

A giveaway that this is the AMG version is the exposed rear bumper with quad tailpipes. Other details include perforated brake discs with oversized calipers.

Mercedes and its AMG engineers have been testing the prototypes for the E-Class extensively – even recruiting former McLaren F1 ace Mika Häkkinen and race driver Klaus Ludwig to fine tune the upcoming car.

Just as the company did with the recently revealed SL facelift range, the new AMG version of the E-Class should be launched alongside the regular sedan at next year’s Geneva Motor Show in March. However, the Estate model isn’t likely to be unveiled for at least another year after that.

Despite current concerns about global warming and a possible end to the horsepower war between Germany’s in-house tuners, the new E63 Estate will continue with the potent hand-built 6.2L V8, although the rest of the car’s mechanical package is expected to have been given a major makeover. Expect to see power bumped up to around 550hp to keep it in line with rivals such as the 580hp Audi RS6 Avant. Engineers will be focusing more on improve handling and chassis strength, borrowing a number of features from the new C63 AMG.

The sporty AMG wagon is also tipped to receive a widened front track and unique steering ratio compared to the regular E-Class as well as a MacPherson strut and multi-link active suspension.
Mika Häkkinen & Klaus Ludwig testing Mercedes’ 2010 E63 AMG
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  1. ma_Jezza P avatar by Jezza P #1, Posted: 10/16/2008

    This new E-class looks amazing. I hope Mercedes keeps the weight down rather than making it heavy like the RS6. That thing weighs almost 2 tons!

  2. ma_SuperSkyline89 avatar by SuperSkyline89 #2, Posted: 10/16/2008

    Don't hold your breath. There's one reason to buy a Benz, all the luxury and technology that comes with it, and that means a lot of weight. This thing isn't going to be light in any way, unless Mercedes suddenly doesn't care about luxury anymore . . .

  3. ma_jaafar_sn avatar by jaafar_sn #3, Posted: 10/16/2008

    that will keep mercedes in the front
    witch its always be on the among the others

    i think that the design is very interesting may be it will become better than the W211

  4. ma_AMG55 avatar by AMG55 #4, Posted: 10/16/2008

    What, no Turbo 6.2L V8??

  5. ma_bradley avatar by bradley #5, Posted: 10/17/2008

    audi rs6 avant is gonna kill this thing in every aspect

  6. ma_azlan avatar by azlan #6, Posted: 11/13/2008

    this e-class does look better than the old one but to me it is still boring... can someone plz tell me why someone would buy a e-class over a cls, e-classes r just too boring i dont care about all the gadgets and luxuries and if someone wanted all that they shuld just save up for a s-class

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