- This is the new coupe version of the Mercedes GLE’s V-8–powered AMG 63 variant.
- It has a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 with a 48-volt hybrid system that provides a total of 603 horsepower and 627 lb-ft.
- The GLE63 S coupe will go on sale in the U.S. in fall 2020.
The latest Mercedes-AMG missile aimed at the heart of the super-fast SUV “coupe” segment is this 2021 AMG GLE63 S. Based on the newest GLE-class, this is the version with the sloped roofline and the most powerful engine available: a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 making 603 horsepower and 627 lb-ft.
We’ve already seen and driven the GLE coupe in AMG-tuned GLE53 form, but that model has a less powerful six-cylinder engine and thus doesn’t look nearly as aggressive as this top dog V-8 AMG variant. To back up its huge power, the GLE63 coupe has a mean-looking visual treatment that includes flared fenders, standard 22-inch wheels, a rear diffuser, and of course the requisite AMG GLE63 S badging. This S signifies the extra-high-performance version of the GLE63, and it’ll be the only configuration offered in the U.S. market, like it is with the squareback GLE63 SUV model.
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The coupe shares its mechanicals with the SUV, which means a nine-speed automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive. Huge brakes—measuring 15.7 inches in front and 14.6 inches in the rear—are on hand, as is an air suspension with a high degree of adjustability. The V-8 engine is complemented by an electric motor-generator that can add a 21-horsepower boost in short spurts. Mercedes claims a zero to 60 mph time of 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 174 mph.
Expect the GLE63 S coupe to carry a price premium over the GLE63 S SUV, which should put its starting price well into the six-figure range.
Source: Motor - aranddriver.com
