Spy Shots: 2007 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG

[BMWDave]

The upcoming S63 AMG will debut a new 6.3-liter normally aspirated V8 that should be capable of about 500 horsepower. Note the lower front air dam and sizable wheels and tires.



The quad exhaust tips are a surefire sign that this is the next AMG-tuned S-Class.


It wasn't clear if the R-Class in this picture was really in need of a tow or merely providing some added weight for the M-Class to lug around, but with roughly 500 horsepower it probably didn't slow the ML63 AMG down much.


The deep air dam and larger wheel-tire combination are sure signs that this R-Class is another creation from AMG.

By: Phil Lienert

Date Posted 07-08-2005

Mercedes-Benz already unveiled official pictures of the upcoming 2007 S-Class, but our latest spy photos indicate that the 2007 Mercedes S63 AMG isn't too far behind. Identifiable by its signature AMG quad exhaust pipes, this prototype was caught undergoing hot weather testing in Death Valley, California. Also in attendance were AMG versions of the 2006 M-Class and 2006 R-Class.

Powering these AMG prototypes is an all-new normally aspirated 6.3-liter V8. Expected to produce around 500 horsepower, this new V8 will be used throughout the Mercedes lineup in various levels of tune. Although not much more powerful than the current supercharged 5.5-liter V8, it should offer a more linear power delivery since it won't rely on a supercharger or turbos for added boost. This new engine may also benefit from the use of Mercedes' seven-speed automatic transmission, although it's currently only in use behind the less powerful 355-hp V8 in the SLK55.

All of the prototypes spotted showed additional signs of AMG tuning with larger wheel-and-tire combinations and more aggressive bodywork. The S63 will probably end up becoming the most popular of the three vehicles, but given that the ML is already on sale with the R-Class expected by the end of the year, it's not clear which one of these AMG rockets will show up first.

[Raghavan]

merc is the only one in the hp race now.

[Raza]

merc is the only one in the hp race now.

How can you say that?  BMW's got a 500bhp engine as well, remember?  Audi still sells the RS6, doesn't it?  There's an RS4 as well.

[BMWDave]

merc is the only one in the hp race now.

How can you say that?  BMW's got a 500bhp engine as well, remember?  Audi still sells the RS6, doesn't it?  There's an RS4 as well.

Yup, BMW now has two vehicles offering 507 hp powerplants, and Audi has a huge power sedan in the RS4 and the RS6.

[Raghavan]

merc is the only one in the hp race now.

How can you say that?  BMW's got a 500bhp engine as well, remember?  Audi still sells the RS6, doesn't it?  There's an RS4 as well.

Yup, BMW now has two vehicles offering 507 hp powerplants, and Audi has a huge power sedan in the RS4 and the RS6.

but you don't see a 600 hp 7 series or A8. the M5, M6, M3, RS4 and RS6 are their sport sedans.,

[BMWDave]

merc is the only one in the hp race now.

How can you say that?  BMW's got a 500bhp engine as well, remember?  Audi still sells the RS6, doesn't it?  There's an RS4 as well.

Yup, BMW now has two vehicles offering 507 hp powerplants, and Audi has a huge power sedan in the RS4 and the RS6.

but you don't see a 600 hp 7 series or A8. the M5, M6, M3, RS4 and RS6 are their sport sedans.,

There is still a hp war though even if Merc is the only one doing 600 hp.

[Raghavan]

merc is the only one in the hp race now.

How can you say that?  BMW's got a 500bhp engine as well, remember?  Audi still sells the RS6, doesn't it?  There's an RS4 as well.

Yup, BMW now has two vehicles offering 507 hp powerplants, and Audi has a huge power sedan in the RS4 and the RS6.

but you don't see a 600 hp 7 series or A8. the M5, M6, M3, RS4 and RS6 are their sport sedans.,

There is still a hp war though even if Merc is the only one doing 600 hp.

yeah, but BMW and Audi said that they're pulling out of the hp race.

[280Z Turbo]

I'm suprised Caddy has gotten into the HP war.

[Raghavan]

I'm suprised Caddy has gotten into the HP war.

well, i guess they'll have to if they want to  compete with BMW, MB and Audi.

[Fire It Up]

And how do they know its an S>>63<< AMG?

[TBR]

An insider probably told them.

[Raza]

And how do they know its an S>>63<< AMG?

There's been an S63 before.  It was sold in Europe.