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Mercedes-AMG GT63 S E Performance Is A Beast On The Road

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Mercedes-AMG has unveiled the GT63 S E Performance, its fastest production car ever. The car is built on the same technical solutions that Mercedes-AMG uses in Formula 1.

The GT63 S E Performance is powered by a 4.0-L biturbo V8 engine (612 hp/456 kW) combined with an electric motor (204 hp/152 kW) for a total output of 816 hp (608 kW) and 1,047 lb-ft (1,420 Nm) torque. This is enough for the car to reach 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.8 seconds with a top speed of 320 km/h (199 mph).

The car is equipped with a 6.1 kWh battery that enables an electric range of up to 13 kilometers. Power is sent to all wheels via a 9-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Mercedes-AMG equipped this model with a special equipment package that includes active aerodynamics, adaptive suspension, rear axle steering, eight operating programs, carbon-ceramic brakes with 420 mm (front) and 380 mm (rear) discs, and a set of 20-inch rims wrapped in 295/35 front and 305/35 rear tires. 21-inch wheels are also available as an option.

Sales will start by the end of 2024, and the price is currently unknown.

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2025 Mercedes-AMG GT 43

A few days ago, Mercedes-AMG introduced a new version of its sports GT model, the Mercedes-AMG GT 43. It is the first four-cylinder AMG GT in history, which will provide the same driving experience as the more powerful versions of this model.

Under the bonnet is a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine combined with a 48V mild hybrid system for a total output of 421 hp (314 kW) and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a nine-speed automatic transmission. It reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.6 seconds with a top speed of 280 km/h (174 mph). This means that it is 0.7 seconds slower than the Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4Matic with four-wheel drive, which has the same number of horsepower.

If some think that this version is not powerful enough, it should be remembered that the GT 43 has 41 hp more than the SL 43 roadster and 54 hp less compared to the GT 53 model with a V8 engine.

The car is equipped with a redesigned front bumper without the front fascia extension but with larger interconnected intakes, the front and rear fenders are slimmer and combined with smaller side vents, the vertical vents on the rear bumper have been removed, the gloss black diffuser features four round tailpipes, and there are also composite brakes, five-link steel-spring suspension for the front and rear axles, aluminum dampers and lightweight coil springs. Optionally available is the AMG Ride Control chassis, rear-wheel steering system, AMG Dynamic Plus package with dynamic engine mounts, electronically controlled rear differential lock, additional Race driving mode, active aerodynamics for the chassis and yellow brake calipers.

It is mounted on a set of 19-inch wheels. Those who want more can optionally choose up to 21-inch wheels, a rear wing, and high-gloss chrome and black trim.

Inside, the AMG sports seats are upholstered in Nappa leather, but customers can also choose the optional AMG Performance seats. There’s also a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and an 11.9-inch touchscreen for the MBUX infotainment system. Mercedes-AMG also offers a Manufaktur personalization program.

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Porsche 911 Hybrid Coming Soon

For a long time, Porsche opposed the idea of turning its legendary 911 model into a fully electric one, but as time went by, the pressure from the competition was greater, so Porsche found a solution in the first 911 Hybrid model. The car will be premiered this summer.

The car has so far been tested on snowy roads, but also on one of the most famous racing tracks, the Nürburgring. Spy photos showed that the test prototype has a similar design to previous models. The front end with large air intakes and vertical slats, additional lights on the sides that should not be part of the final design, narrower arches, a smaller spoiler and centrally placed exhaust pipes are just some of the features of this prototype.

“With a reminder that Porsche already has excellent models that are driven only by electric motors, which will soon be joined by the new generation models of the 718 Series, we absolutely do not see a justified reason for the complete electrification of our icon,” said last year Michael Steiner, a member of Porsche’s department for development.

The 911 Hybrid should use technology developed for race tracks, so that it can compete with hybrid sports cars and supercars from competing brands.

“Once again we are using technology developed in the world of motorsport for series production models. Our customers can expect new technological innovations,” said Blume.

When it comes to the powertrain, there are a lot of speculations. Some say it could use a naturally aspirated 4.0L engine like the one in the Cayman GT4. Some say it could have over 650 hp (478 kW). However, there is no official information for now. There is also talk of cooperation with the company Rimac in the development of electric motors. The specially designed lithium-ion battery was developed with a focus on weight reduction, rather than range. As a result, the 911 is expected to be a standard, self-charging hybrid rather than a plug-in hybrid.

Anyway, let’s wait until the summer to see the first 911 Hybrid ever.

Source: Porsche