2017 Mercedes-AMG S63 Cabriolet



The new Cabriolet is the sixth variant of the current S-Class family and the first open-top luxury four-seater from Mercedes-Benz since 1971. It offers a distinctive, sensual and exclusive design, the cutting-edge technology of the S-Class and a comprehensive warmth and wind protection concept which includes intelligent climate control for convertibles.

For performance fans, there’s the S63 Cabriolet developed by Mercedes-AMG. This one packs a hand-built 5.5-liter V-8 engine which thanks to a twin-turbocharging system spits out 577 horsepower and 664 pound-feet of torque. To help get that power to the ground, Mercedes-AMG is equipping the S63 Cabrio with 4Matic all-wheel drive as standard. This helps to deliver the car’s brisk acceleration time of 3.9 seconds for the 0-60 mph run. Top speed is electronically limited to 186 mph.


Mercedes-AMG concedes that weight has increased due to additional structural reinforcements compensating for a lack of a fixed roof, though the extra weight has been limited through the use of a lightweight lithium-ion battery, light alloy wheels (8.5x20 inches at the front and 9.5x20 at the rear) and composite brakes. Buyers looking for optimal stopping power can also opt for carbon ceramic brakes.

The transmission is Mercedes-AMG’s familiar seven-speed Speedshift automatic, which comes with three selectable modes—Comfort, Sport and Manual—that allows the driver to select their ideal shift style. Also adjustable is the standard Airmatic air suspension system. Modifications made to the suspension over the standard S-Class Cabrio ensure that there’s less roll and pitch when cornering.


Inside, the S-Class Cabriolet boasts a luxuriously sporty design idiom and fine materials, conjuring up an exceptionally classy interior setting. The soft top opens up to create an open-air lounge that exudes a yacht-like atmosphere. The carefully matched choice of colours and materials and the high-quality controls in real metal or in chrome look underscore the vehicle's highly exclusive character. To enable the broadest scope for individualisation, there is a choice of leather, nappa leather or designo Exclusive nappa leather plus six different interior colour concepts, including a maritime-inspired combination of deep-sea blue and porcelain. The materials feature the highest standard of workmanship and are hand-crafted in character.

The S63 Cabrio makes its debut alongside the rest of the S-Class Cabriolet range on September 15 at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show. The cars reach showrooms in the second quarter of 2016, as 2017 models.