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TimesLIVE
10-06-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance embodies best of brand
Slip up once and that is all your critics will remember. Mercedes-AMG knows a thing or two about this notion. Its biggest misstep in the past few years was deciding to neuter the C 63. Something we have not let them forget. What was once a proud, roaring lion became a whimpering house cat with a four-cylinder engine adopted from the brand's junior tier of performance compacts. Yes, the intense hybridisation mostly made up for the reduced displacement, from output and acceleration perspectives, but the W206 Mercedes-AMG model sorely lacks in the area of emotional appeal. Enthusiasts and critics lamented the shift and judging by the classified listings, dealerships are struggling to give them away. For the past while, the disappointing nature of the current C 63 was all most could think of in discussions about Mercedes-AMG. Nevermind the excitement and good that has come out of the storied performance division since its inception — and that with the 2.0 l C 63, the brand continues to offer six- and eight-cylinder options. This week, at the launch of the GT 63 S E Performance, misgivings about the direction of Mercedes-AMG were put to rest as the new flagship coupé had media attendees in an excited mood. From the outset (unlike that C 63), this is not a car you have to rationalise, leaving you indifferent as you hear corporate explanations about deficiencies in displacement. No, this is a snarling V8 brawler, outwardly aggressive, uncompromising in performance, loaded with the requisite level of luxury and plushness expected from a high-tier offering donning the three-pointed star. It is a proper Mercedes-AMG, finish and klaar, a representation of the brand readjusting its crown. It carries quite a premium. A base price of R4,369,267 gets you in, which includes a five-year/100,000km maintenance plan. The average buyer is likely to add a bit more to that basic sticker, with various options, paint choices and cabin trimmings on offer. Like any good supercar ought to, the two-door GT 63 leaves you with a sense of wonderment at first look. From fearsome, scowling Panamericana grille, ground-hugging and wide stance, muscular haunches and huge rollers, the aesthetic execution fits the bill as a 'race car for the road' nicely. Its cabin is much like that of the SL, snug, digitised, but with the expected level of opulence. Our test unit had an ivory-hued theme, with sumptuous leather upholstery, extending to the door panels and fascia. The two tiny rear seats were fine for our backpacks, but anything with legs might struggle. No different to those tiny back pews in a Porsche 911. While the other Stuttgart sports car has the feel of a taut, wearable item from behind the wheel, the position in the power seat of the Mercedes-AMG GT is akin to taking the captain's spot on a speedboat: there is acres of prow space ahead. Pop the bonnet and you will find the familiar Mercedes-AMG 4.0 l, twin-turbocharged V8 nestled between those curvy wings. It fills the bay with its generous proportions, unlike the diminutive M139 unit we saw in the SL 43. A Mercedes-AMG sports car at this level needs a V8, non-negotiable. A flagship showcase of technical prowess in 2025 also needs some degree of electrification. So the 'E' in the S E Performance handle is represented by a 150kW/320Nm electric motor and 6.1kWh battery. The V8 engine in isolation delivers 450kW/850Nm. In tandem, the total output of 600kW/1,420Nm is good for a claimed 0-100km/h sprint time of 2.8 seconds. Not too long ago, such a feat was limited to the preserve of exotics such as the McLaren 720S. Before getting behind the wheel of the GT, we took laps in other Mercedes-AMG models, including the CLA 45 and that underwhelming C 63. Just to get reacquainted with Zwartkops and build-up for the main event. We also had a turn in the former Mercedes-AMG GT R, a completely different animal, built outright as a track weapon. That made for a truly exciting three laps around Zwartkops, but it also amplified the significant leap between the C190 and this new C192 chassis. The latest iteration of the GT is much more sophisticated, fitted with four-wheel steering and an active roll stabilisation system incorporating hydraulic components. The agility of the rear-axle steering felt pronounced on a circuit as short and technical as Zwartkops, while the benefits of roll stabilisation were clear, with the car cornering flat and unruffled by abrupt weight transfer. Truth be told, a layout such as Zwartkops is limiting for a car with such a scope of abilities. We hope to experience the GT in an environment such as Kyalami, with its fast sweeps, as we did the SL 43, for a full understanding of its handling competencies. The aural character of that famed M177 motor delights, just as it does in every Mercedes-AMG (and Aston Martin) product it services. Keeping the windows opened just a smidgen, the full V8 symphony is loud enough to overpower the intrusion of wind noise, with its truculent rhythm under hard acceleration and the customary loud barks on downshift. Powerful, imposing, technologically sophisticated and without relinquishing emotive appeal, the new GT 63 S E Performance delivers just what you would expect from a traditional Mercedes-AMG.
TimesLIVE
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance embodies the best of the brand
Latest flagship coupé is visually aggressive with the credentials to match. Image: Supplied Slip up once and that is all your critics will remember. Mercedes-AMG knows a thing or two about this notion. Its biggest misstep in the past few years was deciding to neuter the C 63. Something we have not let them forget. What was once a proud, roaring lion became a whimpering house cat with a four-cylinder engine adopted from the brand's junior tier of performance compacts. Yes, the intense hybridisation mostly made up for the reduced displacement, from output and acceleration perspectives, but the W206 Mercedes-AMG model sorely lacks in the area of emotional appeal. Enthusiasts and critics lamented the shift and judging by the classified listings, dealerships are struggling to give them away. For the past while, the disappointing nature of the current C 63 was all most could think of in discussions about Mercedes-AMG. Nevermind the excitement and good that has come out of the storied performance division since its inception — and that with the 2.0 l C 63, the brand continues to offer six- and eight-cylinder options. This week, at the launch of the GT 63 S E Performance, misgivings about the direction of Mercedes-AMG were put to rest as the new flagship coupé had media attendees in an excited mood. From the outset (unlike that C 63), this is not a car you have to rationalise, leaving you indifferent as you hear corporate explanations about deficiencies in displacement. No, this is a snarling V8 brawler, outwardly aggressive, uncompromising in performance, loaded with the requisite level of luxury and plushness expected from a high-tier offering donning the three-pointed star. It is a proper Mercedes-AMG, finish and klaar, a representation of the brand readjusting its crown. It carries quite a premium. A base price of R4,369,267 gets you in, which includes a five-year/100,000km maintenance plan. The average buyer is likely to add a bit more to that basic sticker, with various options, paint choices and cabin trimmings on offer. Like any good supercar ought to, the two-door GT 63 leaves you with a sense of wonderment at first look. From fearsome, scowling Panamericana grille, ground-hugging and wide stance, muscular haunches and huge rollers, the aesthetic execution fits the bill as a 'race car for the road' nicely. Its cabin is much like that of the SL, snug, digitised, but with the expected level of opulence. Our test unit had an ivory-hued theme, with sumptuous leather upholstery, extending to the door panels and fascia. The two tiny rear seats were fine for our backpacks, but anything with legs might struggle. No different to those tiny back pews in a Porsche 911. While the other Stuttgart sports car has the feel of a taut, wearable item from behind the wheel, the position in the power seat of the Mercedes-AMG GT is akin to taking the captain's spot on a speedboat: there is acres of prow space ahead. Mighty V8 heart bolstered by hybrid technology. Image: Supplied Pop the bonnet and you will find the familiar Mercedes-AMG 4.0 l, twin-turbocharged V8 nestled between those curvy wings. It fills the bay with its generous proportions, unlike the diminutive M139 unit we saw in the SL 43. A Mercedes-AMG sports car at this level needs a V8, non-negotiable. A flagship showcase of technical prowess in 2025 also needs some degree of electrification. So the 'E' in the S E Performance handle is represented by a 150kW/320Nm electric motor and 6.1kWh battery. The V8 engine in isolation delivers 450kW/850Nm. In tandem, the total output of 600kW/1,420Nm is good for a claimed 0-100km/h sprint time of 2.8 seconds. Not too long ago, such a feat was limited to the preserve of exotics such as the McLaren 720S. Before getting behind the wheel of the GT, we took laps in other Mercedes-AMG models, including the CLA 45 and that underwhelming C 63. Just to get reacquainted with Zwartkops and build-up for the main event. We also had a turn in the former Mercedes-AMG GT R, a completely different animal, built outright as a track weapon. That made for a truly exciting three laps around Zwartkops, but it also amplified the significant leap between the C190 and this new C192 chassis. The latest iteration of the GT is much more sophisticated, fitted with four-wheel steering and an active roll stabilisation system incorporating hydraulic components. The agility of the rear-axle steering felt pronounced on a circuit as short and technical as Zwartkops, while the benefits of roll stabilisation were clear, with the car cornering flat and unruffled by abrupt weight transfer. Truth be told, a layout such as Zwartkops is limiting for a car with such a scope of abilities. We hope to experience the GT in an environment such as Kyalami, with its fast sweeps, as we did the SL 43, for a full understanding of its handling competencies. The aural character of that famed M177 motor delights, just as it does in every Mercedes-AMG (and Aston Martin) product it services. Keeping the windows opened just a smidgen, the full V8 symphony is loud enough to overpower the intrusion of wind noise, with its truculent rhythm under hard acceleration and the customary loud barks on downshift. Powerful, imposing, technologically sophisticated and without relinquishing emotive appeal, the new GT 63 S E Performance delivers just what you would expect from a traditional Mercedes-AMG.
The Citizen
07-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
600kW Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance: Pricing and specs
Spearheading Mercedes-AMG's GT product portfolio, the GT 63 S E Performance has touched down on South African shores. Here's how much you can expect to pay for the German marque's barnstorming (600kW) two-door coupé. Looking for a new or used Mercedes-Benz? Find it here with CARmag! Touted as the fastest accelerating series-production Mercedes-AMG model to date, the GT 63 S E Performance was revealed in April 2024. Now, the pinnacle model in the Affalterbach-based brand's GT product portfolio has finally been unleashed in South Africa. Related: Review: Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro 4Matic+ The GT 63 S E Performance employs a plug-in hybrid powertrain comprising Mercedes-AMG's familiar 4l twin-turbocharged V8, which, here, has been tuned to produce 460kW and 850N.m of torque, and a 150kW/320N.m permanently excited synchronous electric motor. Power is sent to all four corners via the firm's nine-speed AMG Speedshift transmission. The apex two-door GT's petrol-electric setup produces a total system output of 600kW and a whopping 1 420N.m, allowing for a whip-crack claimed 0-100km/h sprint time of 2.8 seconds. The company quotes a top speed of 320km/h. The GT 63 S E Performance is brought to a halt by fore and aft carbon-ceramic brake discs, measuring 420mm and 380mm in diameter, respectively. The braking setup further features six-piston front and single-piston floating rear callipers. The E Performance GT 63's electric motor is coupled with a 400V battery pack. According to the automaker, the 6.1kWh lithium-ion unit provides an electric-only operating range of 13km. The claimed average fuel consumption is 12.3l100 km. Related: Road Test Figures: Mercedes-AMG S63 E Performance Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance price in SA The flagship GT coupé is priced from R4 369 287. Pricing includes a five-year/100 000km maintenance plan as standard. Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance — R4 369 287 Click here and browse thousands of new and used vehicles with CARmag! The post 600 kW Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance: Pricing and Specs appeared first on CAR Magazine. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal.
TimesLIVE
04-06-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance Coupé lands in South Africa
The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance Coupé is now officially available in South Africa. Recently seen flexing its muscle at the 2025 Simola Hillclimb in Knysna — where it claimed class honours in the road and supercar category — this German bahn-stormer is driven by a 4.0l twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine producing 450kW and 850Nm, paired with a 150kW/320Nm electric motor. Combined, the powertrain delivers a staggering 600kW and 1,420Nm of torque. This is sent to all four wheels via a nine-speed AMG Speedshift MCT transmission and fully variable AMG Performance 4Matic+ system. Mercedes-AMG claims a 0—100km/h sprint time of just 2.8 seconds and a top speed of 320km/h. On the more sensible end of the spectrum, the GT 63 S E Performance also offers an electric-only range of up to 13km, thanks to its F1-derived 400V, 6.1kWh battery. Connected to a 3.7kW onboard charger, it can be recharged using a household socket, wall box or public charging station. Adding more clever tech into the mix is the AMG Dynamic Select system, offering eight driving modes: Electric, Battery Hold, Comfort, Slippery, Sport, Sport+, Race and Individual. These can be selected via the AMG button and central display on the centre console or through the AMG steering wheel controls. Each mode tweaks the behaviour of the powertrain, gearbox, steering, damping, and exhaust note. Drivers can also toggle between four levels of energy recuperation — one of which allows for near 'one-pedal' driving. Other performance-focused features include active aerodynamic aids, such as a deployable rear spoiler and a concealed underbody flap that improve downforce at speed. AMG Active Ride Control with semiactive roll stabilisation and rear-axle steering further boost agility and stability across various driving conditions. Braking duties are handled by a ceramic high-performance composite system: six-piston fixed calipers and 420mm rotors up front, and single-piston floating calipers with 380mm discs at the rear. Wrapping these are 20" AMG 10-spoke alloy wheels fitted with high-performance tyres (295/35 front and 305/35 rear), with forged 21" wheels available as an option. Inside, the GT 63 S E Performance is as luxurious as it is potent. Standard features include a fully digital instrument cluster, an 11.9" portrait-orientated touchscreen running the latest MBUX infotainment system, and exclusive AMG Performance and Track Pace apps for telemetry and lap-time logging. Occupants are treated to Nappa leather sports seats, carbon-fibre interior trim, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, an ergonomic AMG Performance multifunction steering wheel, adaptive cruise control, and active steering and lane-keeping assist. The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance Coupé is priced from R4,369,287, which includes a standard five-year/100,000km service and maintenance plan.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
View 2024 Mercedes-AMG GT63 S E Performance 4-Door Interior Photos
Read the full review The 2024 Mercedes-AMG GT63 S E Performance looks much the same as its nonhybrid predecessor, but it's got a few new tricks to show off. The buttons on the center console are arranged in a V, and there are eight of them. We suspect this is some kind of message. As the most powerful series production Mercedes ever, the GT63 S E Performance is available with some outrageous color options. Nappa leather will set you back at least $2160. If you'd like the AMG matte carbon-fiber trim, that's $2850. A Burmester sound system is standard, which is nice given that the E Performance's base price is $196,050. The AMG Performance steering wheel in nappa leather is also standard. Though this color is a personal choice. You can shift the nine-speed automatic with the paddle shifters, but the transmission does a great job picking gears all on its own. There are a lot a settings to customize—basic drive modes along with specifics like stability control, manual or automatic shifting, and exhaust sound. Scrolling through the settings is quite intuitive. In the car's more aggressive drive modes, the engine charges the battery as you drive. Hopefully you don't often need to use the Slippery setting in a car with 831 horsepower. Keep going to see more photos of the GT63 S E Performance. You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
