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Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance Makes Its Debut

Giancarlo Perlas September 21, 2022

We’ll surely miss the sweet V8 sound of the outgoing Mercedes-AMG C63 but its successor certainly made up for it with its new hybrid setup. Recently, the three-pointed star marque unveiled the 2024 Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance with design and performance overhauls, which we will break down here. Power The new AMG C63 S adopts the same longitudinally-mounted 2.0-liter inline-four engine partnered with an electric motor similar to the AMG C43. Although it features a plug-in hybrid system, it is only capable of covering a range of eight miles in pure electric power. That’s because the primary purpose of the Formula 1-sourced tech is for providing the car with… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance Takes 938-HP Upgrade from Opus

Giancarlo Perlas September 11, 2022

Opus specialists appear to be logging in more time in their workshop as of late. Recently, the German tuner provided a sneak peek of the latest developments on the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance it’s currently working on. As a recap, the GT 63 S E Performance is equipped with a highly-capable 4.0-liter dual-turbo V8 engine partnered with an electric motor to provide a hybrid performance. All that provides 831 hp and 1,033 lb-ft of torque. The numbers are directed to an all-wheel-drive system and distributed via a nine-speed multi-clutch automatic transmission. Overall, the setup allows the car to sprint from 0 to 62 mph in just 2.9 seconds…. Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance 4-Door Coupe Debuts

Giancarlo Perlas September 12, 2021

Mercedes-Benz definitely stole the spotlight at the IAA Munich Motor Show in Germany. In addition to the electric vehicles that debuted under the EQ line, the automaker also unveiled the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance 4-Door Coupe. Coming together with its rather long name is a major engine boost in the model that surpasses the output of the coveted Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series. As the “E” in the moniker of the car implies, it features an electric motor positioned at the rear wheels that complements the GT’s 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine. The setup takes the output of the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) to a mind-blowing 831 hp and… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes Ends Production of Present C-Class, E-Class, GLE and S-Class PHEVs

Giancarlo Perlas June 24, 2018

The days of the current generation plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) models of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, E-Class, GLE and S-Class are numbered. The German automaker decided to end their production cycle to make way for their next-gen models under the EQ banner. According to Autocar, the successor of the mentioned units will carry Mercedes’ “third-generation technology.” All of them will be marketed bearing EQ badges soon. The source claimed that a Mercedes spokesperson confirmed the changes. The first to benefit from the upgrade will be the S560e trim of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The S560e trim will replace the S500, and it will be available in the market by autumn. The… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz A-Class is Getting a Plug-In Hybrid Powertrain

Giancarlo Perlas June 18, 2018

A plug-in hybrid powertrain will be added in the trim selections of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class. A fleet of the hatchback carrying the new setup are currently being tested on the roads. According to Autocar, which is also the source of the spy shots, the plug-in hybrid A-Class will make its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show in September. The publication claimed they had access to internal documents pertaining to the matter from Mercedes. The documents suggest that the Mercedes-Benz A-Class plug-in hybrid will be equipped with a 1.3-liter four-cylinder engine. The unit under the M282 model is powered by petrol. Its output is 163 bhp, and the engine will… Continue Reading »

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Top 3 Features of the Mercedes-Benz GLC F-Cell

Giancarlo Perlas September 15, 2017

It was announced during the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show that the Mercedes-Benz GLC F-Cell is already in its preproduction stage. Mercedes also provides us a look at the key features of the plug-in hybrid SUV. 1. Power Units Unlike the Mercedes plug-in hybrids that we have been accustomed to that combines a petrol engine with an electric motor, the GLC F-Cell makes use of hydrogen and electricity. The set up makes it very environment-friendly because of its zero g/km CO2 emission. The SUV can hold up to 4.4 kg of hydrogen in its tank. That is good to propel the vehicle to more than 437 km in hybrid mode. On… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-AMG Project One Photo Teased Ahead of the IAA

Giancarlo Perlas September 11, 2017

In two days, the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) will finally kick off. One of the most anticipated vehicles in the event is the Mercedes-AMG Project One. To further boost the hype for the upcoming hypercar, another teaser photo of it was officially released which can be seen above. According to Daimler, Project One highlights the 50th anniversary of AMG. The hypercar features a hybrid powertrain derived from Mercedes’ current Formula One technology. Details of the Project One are still heavily-guarded by the German automaker. However, they confirmed that it will have a petrol engine combined with electric motors mounted on the front axle for optimum performance and efficiency. Based on… Continue Reading »

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