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The updated S-Class range is expected to make its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September

The updated S-Class range is expected to make its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September

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The current generation Mercedes Benz S-Class and its associated AMG performance models have been on the market since the middle of the decade and are due to receive a minor update later this year to keep them fresh for their rivalry with the recently revealed BMW 7-series and next-generation Audi A8 arriving in 2010. Recent prototypes seen testing in Germany and the United States reveal that the only major exterior updates for the car are a set of new bumpers, new side mirrors, and a revised combination projector/LED design for the headlights.

These latest shots show an AMG version testing for the first time, revealing a new bumper design with squared-off intakes similar to those seen on the SL65 Black Series. Other clear giveaways that this is a high-performance model are the chunky cross-drilled brakes and quad exhaust pipes. New daytime running lights will also make an appearance.

Despite current concerns about global warming and a possible end to the horsepower war between Germany’s in-house tuners, the new S63 Estate will continue with the potent hand-built 6.2L V8. Power should remain around the 525hp (391kW) mark. A similar story can be told for the V12-powered S65, which should output the same 612hp (456kW) output as the current model. Expect to see engineers focusing on improving the efficiency of the cars through the use of direct-injection technology, engine stop-start systems, and more lightweight materials.

The facelifted S-Class range is expected to make its world debut at September’s Frankfurt Motor Show. While the standard models should be on sale before the end of the year, the AMG pair are not expected to hit showrooms until early 2010.
2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class facelift spy shots
2010 Mercedes Benz S-Class AMG facelift spy shots

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  1. ma_azlan avatar azlan Posted: 2/8/2009 3:19pm PST

    i think what the amg s-class needs is a amg mode and a comfort mode because the problem with this car is that old rich guys either want a comfortable limo or a hardcore sports car. if you put both together it cancels out the best things of both kinds. not very much comfort and not as fast around a track. put in comfort mode have a relaxing trip to the private airport then if your running late you put amg mode on and kill everyone to get there.
     
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  2. ma_danDAN avatar danDAN Posted: 2/8/2009 4:32pm PST

    I think, in particular the 65 it is about comfort and power but not hardcore...you're in a rush to the air port you put your footdown and twinturbos torque will let you overtake everything in effortless ease

    the 63 is a little bit weird for me, the old 55 engine seems more suited to it because it has more torque so it will fly past in a similar way to the 65 but with the 63 the engine has to be nuttsed off and seems against the whole point of buying an s class

    I personally would drop the 63 engine from the sl and s because it seems a weird choice because of the size of the car

    It is better in the clk because its a car for thrashing so makes snese rather than a luxo barge...they should have the following

    SLK 35 V6 with fi + 63 Black ED
    CLK 55 + 63 Black ED
    E55 + 63 - the 63 being the more hardcore
    SL55 + 65
    S55 + 65

    mistake retiring the 55 engine imo. would like to see a black edition slk tho with the 63 engine in it, be better than the boxster altho tbf it would probably have to cost around £50/60k and more 911 than boxster territory
     
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  3. ma_justinhk2000 avatar justinhk2000 Posted: 2/8/2009 6:10pm PST

    ^People are getting tired of using a 5 speed and still retain the amount of power. So, mercedes developed a low torque engine so the new 7 speed transmission could be fitted into the car without blowing up. And i'm not exact on the figures, but the 63 amg has a higher redline making it have a longer sweet spot. I like the 6.2 V8, it still provides some 400 lb feet of torque which is enought for me.
     
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  4. ma_danDAN avatar danDAN Posted: 2/10/2009 12:21pm PST

    They should have developed a transmission around the engine...an S63 is a contradiction

    The S Class is meant to be (disscluding Maybach and Rolls Royce) the best saloon in the world...obviously it isn't but still.

    It's meant to be about luxury and comfort not a shreaking V8. The S65 I can understand its big its powerful its competing with the Bentley Flying Spur but it has enough torque to do it without the drama of a singing fat bint in the bonnet.
     
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