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04-08-2009, 03:57 PM
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With most of the info on the high-performance E63 AMG already available, Mercedes officially unveiled the 518hp monster E-Class at the New York Auto Show today.
The new model retains the 6.2-liter V8 found in the previous generation, and gets just a slight bump (of 11hp) in performance to 518hp and 465 ft-lbs of torque. To help get that power to the ground AMG has equipped the car with the new AMG Speedshift MCT 7-speed automatic transmission, first used in the SL63. Using a multi-disc wet start-up clutch, instead of a traditional torque converter, shift times are just 100 milliseconds in “M” (Manual) mode.
Another reason for the speedy shift times is that AMG has programmed the ECU so that under full load gear shifts, the ignition and fuel injection are interrupted.
The engine and tranny combine to deliver a 0-60 mph time of just 4.4 seconds!
More: Mercedes E63 AMG In The Flesh in New York (http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2009/04/mercedes-e63-amg-in-the-flesh-in-new-york.html) on AutoGuide.com
With most of the info on the high-performance E63 AMG already available, Mercedes officially unveiled the 518hp monster E-Class at the New York Auto Show today.
The new model retains the 6.2-liter V8 found in the previous generation, and gets just a slight bump (of 11hp) in performance to 518hp and 465 ft-lbs of torque. To help get that power to the ground AMG has equipped the car with the new AMG Speedshift MCT 7-speed automatic transmission, first used in the SL63. Using a multi-disc wet start-up clutch, instead of a traditional torque converter, shift times are just 100 milliseconds in “M” (Manual) mode.
Another reason for the speedy shift times is that AMG has programmed the ECU so that under full load gear shifts, the ignition and fuel injection are interrupted.
The engine and tranny combine to deliver a 0-60 mph time of just 4.4 seconds!
More: Mercedes E63 AMG In The Flesh in New York (http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2009/04/mercedes-e63-amg-in-the-flesh-in-new-york.html) on AutoGuide.com