Mercedes introduced the 2021 S-Class last fall and now the company is turning its attention to the AMG variants. The high-performance prototype was spotted undergoing cold weather testing in Sweden. While the model is heavily disguised, it features a Panamericana grille and a more aggressive front bumper. The latter is covered by camouflage, but it should follow in the footsteps of the AMG Line variant which has pronounced air intakes.
Moving further back, we can see a
five-spoke AMG wheel and a discreet charging port on the rear fender. The model
has also been equipped with a rear diffuser which is flanked by a traditional
four-tailpipe exhaust system.
Spy photographers haven’t managed to get a
glimpse inside, but we can expect an AMG steering wheel and optional carbon
fiber trim. They should be joined by a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and
a 12.8-inch OLED infotainment system. Of course, AMGs are all about the engine
and this particular model should be interesting as it’s a plug-in hybrid. While
details remain unconfirmed, the S63e should echo the S580e.
This means we can expect a twin-turbo
4.0-liter V8 as well as a 28 kWh lithium-ion battery and a gearbox-mounted
electric motor. Speculation has suggested this could give the car a combined
output of around 690 hp. That’s pretty impressive and so is
the expected electric-only range of around 100 km. The S63e is
slated to debut later this year and could be followed by an even more extreme
S73e variant.
