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.
Reader Comments
Thu Oct 16 2008 9:50 AM
Jezza P says
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!
Thu Oct 16 2008 9:54 AM
SuperSkyline89 says
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 . . .
Thu Oct 16 2008 4:21 PM
jaafar_sn says
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
Thu Oct 16 2008 7:53 PM
AMG55 says
What, no Turbo 6.2L V8??
Fri Oct 17 2008 3:59 PM
bradley says
audi rs6 avant is gonna kill this thing in every aspect
Thu Nov 13 2008 3:41 AM
azlan says
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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