New AMG V8

[bum-man]

Dubbed the "63" it will debued in the M-class and trickle down the model range. The new V8 is lighter and more compact than the old N/A version 5.4L AMG V8. It will be coupled to a faster shifting 7-speed auto, there are rumors floating around that there is also a DSG-type 7-speed in developement.

Displacement: 6208 cc
Bore/stroke: 102.2/94.6 mm
Compression ratio: 11.3 : 1
Output: 375 kW/510 hp at 6800 rpm
Max. torque: 630 Nm at 5200 rpm
Redline: 7200 rpm
Dry Weight: 199kg

Edmunds video review: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=106510

7 page article on the new engine and some new technology it incorparated: http://www.germancarfans.com/news.cf...id/2050713.001

[targa]

sooo....im dounbtful, but do we see a two-cam head here? i know there are plans for new DOHC Mercedes', but im wondering if this is it.....

[QuattroMan]

[QUOTE=bum-man]Dubbed the "63" it will debued in the M-class and trickle down the model range. The new V8 is lighter and more compact than the old N/A version 5.4L AMG V8. It will be coupled to a faster shifting 7-speed auto, there are rumors floating around that there is also a DSG-type 7-speed in developement.QUOTE]

Each engine is built in its entirety by one man at AMG's engine shop in Affalterbach?? how many of this cars are going to be build ?? im looking forward to drive this car....

[bum-man]

Yes the engine is the new DOHC configuration.
Quattro Man If I remember correctly 24,000 AMG engines are made annually with this new 6.2L replacing the supercharged 5.4L and possibly the regular 5.4L.

[targa]

Yes the engine is the new DOHC configuration

'bout time

[Vindesh17]

Who else thinks E55 sounds better than E63? To me the 55 sounds better.

[Matt]

Each engine is built in its entirety by one man at AMG's engine shop in Affalterbach?? how many of this cars are going to be build ?? im looking forward to drive this car....

All current AMG engines are made in the same fashion, Mr. Automovie Industry Insider.

[QuattroMan]

Yes the engine is the new DOHC configuration.
Quattro Man If I remember correctly 24,000 AMG engines are made annually with this new 6.2L replacing the supercharged 5.4L and possibly the regular 5.4L.

WOW !!!! that is impressive, how many can one person build each year,,,

[QuattroMan]

All current AMG engines are made in the same fashion, Mr. Automovie Industry Insider.

Im an insider but not ever car matt,

[woodstock827]

i thought the AMG people just hand assemble the engine... they don't actually make one from scratch, do they??
E55 does sound better than E63, may be they should bump it to E65... as in SL65

but then i like C32 more than C55... any chance we'll get a C63? that'd be mad....

[Fluppe]

Knowing what the 63 and 55 stand for, I'd prefer a E63, don't have to doubt about that

[GT F1]

I wished my dad's car's engine looked so efficient and nice.

[IWantAnAudiRS6]

Who else thinks E55 sounds better than E63? To me the 55 sounds better.

I totally agree. Unless Mercedes are trying to bring back the glory days of the 6.3 Mercedes 300SEL. Still, I like the 55 moniker more-

SLK63 - SLK55
E63 - E55
S63 - S55
SL63- SL55
C63 - C55
CLK63 - CLK55

Well, putting it like that, the SL63 would encroach on the SL65, and the same goes for the S-Class.

C63- overkill. I think Mercedes were on a winner with the 55.

(prefix)63 works well for Brabus, but not for AMG.

[2ndclasscitizen]

i like, i like, gimme gimme gimme

[MRR]

i like, i like, gimme gimme gimme

If you dont mind getting like 8 mpg! Still a great engine.