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2024 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E-Performance

Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E-Performance is the first car to be launched under Mercedes‘ new E Performance brand and the most powerful production vehicle that Mercedes-AMG has ever produced. Now, the company has introduced a refreshed version of its super sports four-door model.

When it comes to the powertrain, there have been no changes. The GT 63 S E-Performance is still powered by a 4-liter biturbo V8 engine combined with a single electric motor for a total output of 843 hp (620 kW) and 1,033 lb-ft (1,400 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to all wheels via a 9-speed Speedshift MCT automatic transmission. It reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.9 seconds with a top speed of 316 km/h (196 mph).

The new version brings certain design changes such as a new larger radiator grille located between the adaptive LED lights, which in shape resembles the solution that comes with the recently presented new generation AMG GT Coupé. There are also air vents in the front bumper. There is also a wide palette of body colors on offer, such as white metallic, and the list of optional equipment includes the AMG aerodynamic package, two versions of the AMG Night package, the AMG carbon package and the AMG chrome package.

Inside, an electrically operated glass sunroof and wireless charging pad for rear-seat passengers are now standard equipment, as is a premium Burmester audio system and upgraded MBUX multimedia system software with AMG’s additional tuning options. AMG Performance seats are optional.

When it comes to price, the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E-Performance costs 207,709 euros in Germany.

Source: Mercedes-AMG

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2024 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E-Performance
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Hyundai electric cars will use Tesla Supercharger charging stations

Tesla is the largest investor in electric vehicle infrastructure and the owner of 50,000 Supercharger charging stations that can also be used by other electric cars. After General Motors, Honda, Jaguar, Nissan and Volvo, now owners of Hyundai electric cars that have adopted the NACS charging standards can use these charging stations.

The Hyundai Group also announces that Hyundai, Kia and Genesis electric models will be equipped with NACS connectors that are compatible with Tesla charging stations, and that from 2024 they will be able to charge at them throughout North America.

By the end of next year, the Korean group claims that all models sold in North America will be equipped with NACS connectors. Also, from 2025, all other owners who already have an electric model of one of the Korean brands equipped with a CCS connection, will be able to order a special adapter, so that they can use Tesla chargers.

Tesla is the largest manufacturer of electric cars in the world and recently announced that it produced its 5 millionth car. The growth of production started three years ago when in just 18 months Tesla exceeded the production of two million vehicles, three million in just 11 months, and four million seven months later. All this was achieved thanks to the large capacities of Tesla’s factories, but also to the great demand. At the beginning of July, the company announced that it had built the first Cybertruck in Giga Texas and that it had received more than 1.9 million orders.

Source: Hyundai

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2013 Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 W04 is up for auction

On January 7, 1985, the most successful Formula 1 driver in history, Lewis Hamilton, was born. In his career so far, he has achieved 103 victories and 7 championship titles, as many as the legend of this sport, Michael Schumacher. He achieved his first victory in the new team in 2013, and the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 W04 car he drove in the race for the Hungarian Grand Prix is up for auction.

The F1 W04 was the last Mercedes F1 car to be powered by a naturally aspirated 2.4 liter V8 engine with 750 + 80 hp (559 + 60 kW) @ 18,000 rpm, which was later replaced by a Mercedes-Benz V6 engine. The engine is paired with an Xtrac 7-speed semi-automatic transmission.

The car has chassis number 4, the same one in which Hamilton took pole position and then won the Hungarian Grand Prix during a season dominated by Sebastian Vettel at Red Bull Racing. It was the second team in his Formula 1 career, and before moving to Mercedes, Hamilton was part of the McLaren team for six full seasons.

At the time of writing, an auction date has not been announced, and the car is estimated at $10,000,000 – $15,000,000 USD.

Source: RM Sotheby’s

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2013 Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 W04 is up for auction