Imposing performance figures, a dynamic design and exclusive specification: Mercedes-AMG has succeeded in creating a most desirable car in the form of the new CLS 63 AMG. Powered by a 6.3-litre V8 engine that has been developed entirely by AMG, this singular four-door coupé is receiving its world premiere in Geneva. With a maximum output of 378 kW/514 hp and peak torque of 630 Newton metres, the new AMG powerpack boasts a higher specific output and specific torque than any other naturally aspirated series-produced eight-cylinder engine in the world. The result is truly top-notch performance: the CLS 63 AMG accelerates from standstill to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds, while top speed is 250 km/h (electronically limited).

The new AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine is the first in the world to combine a high-revving design with a large displacement and develops around 20 percent more torque than comparable naturally aspirated engines in this performance class. Made completely from high-strength aluminium, this naturally aspirated V8 engine has a wealth of exciting features derived from motorsport, and impressively documents the successful motor racing history of AMG. Together with a variable intake manifold featuring two integral throttle flaps, the vertical arrangement of the intake and exhaust ducts ensures superlative cylinder charging.

Bucket tappets in the cylinder heads allow a stiff valve train and therefore high engine speeds. Variable camshaft adjustment, a particularly rigid closed-deck crankcase and cylinder walls with a new, revolutionary LDS coating are further attributes of this ultra-modern V8 engine made by Mercedes-AMG.

Exhilarating flexibility is accompanied by high torque at low engine speeds. The CLS 63 AMG driver experiences the decidedly sporty character of the engine in the form of great agility and dynamic responsiveness in all engine speed ranges. The new AMG V8 delivers 500 newton metres of torque to the crankshaft as low down as 2000 rpm, while the maximum of 630 Nm is on tap at 5200 rpm.

The AMG V8 unit promises dynamic acceleration, instantaneous pickup and sheer driving pleasure at the highest level. With its new, sporty AMG soundtrack which was fine-tuned during an extensive series of tests, the eight-cylinder powerpack from Affalterbach offers all the spine-tingling excitement of a high-revving V8 naturally aspirated engine that makes its presence both heard and felt at any engine speed.

AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC with steering-wheel gearshift paddles

The AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC transmission is responsible for transferring the engine's power to the wheels in the new CLS 63 AMG. Drivers are able to choose between fully automated gearshifts or changing gear manually: manual gear-changes can be performed either by using the selector lever or by pulling on the new silver-coloured aluminium AMG shift paddles, just like a Formula 1 driver. The drive unit at the heart of the CLS 63 AMG is superbly complemented by both the AMG sports suspension and the AMG high-performance brake system. Taking the AIRMATIC DC semi-active air suspension with the Adaptive Damping System ADS II as a basis, the Mercedes-AMG engineers have developed a new AMG sports suspension, with both the springs and dampers now tuned considerably more firmly.

Newly developed AMG high-performance composite brakes

The CLS 63 AMG is fitted with new high-performance composite brakes at the front wheels. Internally ventilated, perforated disc brakes all round guarantee formidable decelerating power combined with excellent fade resistance. The chosen combination of wheels and tyres also has its role to play in the vehicle's dynamic handling capabilities: 255/40 and 285/35 wide-base tyres are mounted on 8.5-inch and 9.5-inch wide high-sheen AMG 18-inch light-alloy wheels featuring a titanium grey painted finish and a new five-spoke design.

The sophisticated coupé appeal of the CLS 63 AMG is underscored by the muscular AMG bodystyling and "6.3 AMG" lettering on the front wings. The interior appointments of the CLS 63 AMG represent a delightful combination of exclusive, sporty styling, high-grade materials and an outstanding quality of finish. Standard specification features AMG sports seats upholstered in nappa leather, the AMG ergonomic sports steering wheel with new aluminium AMG shift paddles as well as the new AMG instrument cluster with a 320-km/h speedometer dial and red needles. Also new is the AMG main menu, which displays the currently engaged gear and recommended upshifts, plus either the engine oil temperature or the battery voltage as well as the RACETIMER. The new RACETIMER function allows the driver to record lap times on private racing circuits, storing not only the time for the fastest lap but also the average and top speeds as well as the lap length.

CLK 63 AMG Coupé and Cabriolet: the new top-of-the-range V8 models

Also making their world debut in Geneva are two new top V8 models: the CLK 63 AMG Coupé and Cabriolet. The specially developed AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine under the bonnet promises an unforgettable driving experience. Its maximum output of 354 kW/481 hp and 630 newton metres of peak torque outstrip the figures for any other model in this segment. With new AMG high-performance composite brakes, a new AMG sports suspension, new high-sheen AMG 18-inch light-alloy wheels with a titanium grey finish plus exclusive and dynamic standard appointments, V8 models are now even more sporty and exclusive than before.

AMG SPEEDSHIFT and composite brakes for excellent handling dynamics

The new AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC transmission is the perfect complement to the dynamic power delivery and can be operated using the AMG shift paddles on the steering wheel. Equipped with a retuned AMG sports suspension and AMG 18-inch light-alloy wheels with new five-spoke styling, the CLK 63 AMG has precisely what it takes to deliver sporty handling and high-speed cornering. New AMG high-performance composite brakes can be found at the front wheels. The status of the CLK 63 AMG as a sporty, range-topping model is plain to see from its muscular AMG bodystyling. The new front apron now features even bolder lines and air outlets at the sides.

Sportiness and exclusivity are the predominant themes inside both eight-cylinder models. New features include the AMG ergonomic sports steering wheel with new silver-coloured aluminium AMG shift paddles as well as the AMG main menu in the instrument cluster with RACETIMER function. The electrically adjustable multifunction AMG sports seats are heated and come upholstered in exclusive nappa leather with an attractive cross-piping design.

R 63 AMG: an extra-dynamic interpretation of the R-Class

The new R 63 AMG is powered by the same new AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine that can be found in the CLS 63 AMG and CLK 63 AMG. With an output of 375 kW/ 510 hp, 630 Newton metres of torque and permanent all-wheel drive, the Grand Sports Tourer à la AMG offers an unprecedented combination of unrivalled sportiness, spaciousness and top-class comfort for up to six people.

The short-wheelbase R 63 AMG accelerates from standstill to 100 km/h in 5.0 seconds (R 63 AMG with long wheelbase: 5.1 seconds) and has a maximum speed of 250 km/h (electronically limited). Power is transferred by the AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC transmission with steering-wheel gearshift buttons, DIRECT SELECT shift lever and three driving modes. A combination of all-wheel drive with power split 40:60 between the front and rear wheels, an AMG high-performance brake system and an AMG sports suspension, featuring AIRMATIC air suspension with self-levelling control and the Adaptive Damping System, ensures outstanding handling safety and the choice of either a dynamic or a comfort-oriented style of driving.

Newly designed front and rear aprons in the characteristic AMG look, the two sets of twin chrome-plated tailpipes of the AMG sports exhaust system, the "6.3 AMG" lettering on the front wings and the sporty, dark-tinted tail lights communicate sheer dynamism, while AMG 20-inch light-alloy wheels in a five-spoke design with 265/45 R 20 wide-base tyres make a striking impression from the side.

Inside the R 63 AMG, AMG sports seats, the nappa leather upholstery with Alcantara inserts for all seats, the decorative trim in black aluminium, the AMG ergonomic sports steering wheel with gearshift buttons and the AMG instrument cluster with AMG main menu and RACETIMER produce a distinctly sporty flair.

SL 55 AMG and SL 65 AMG made even sportier and more exclusive

The SL 55 AMG and SL 65 AMG have now been made even sportier and more exclusive than ever. Both of these exceptional high-performance roadsters from AMG have made further substantial advances in terms of technology, design and appointments and now offer an even more unforgettable driving experience. The upgraded AMG 5.5-litre V8 supercharged engine at the heart of the SL 55 AMG is equipped with a new, higher-speed supercharger and a larger throttle valve to optimise the fresh air supply. These modifications, plus the installation of an even more efficient engine management unit, have boosted the output of the AMG V8 powerplant from 368 kW/500 hp to 380 kW/517 hp, while the peak torque has been increased from 700 to 720 Nm.

The SL 55 AMG accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds (outgoing model: 4.7 seconds) and goes on to reach an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h. The driving force behind the SL 65 AMG is the extremely powerful AMG 6.0-litre V12 biturbo engine developing 450 kW/612 hp and maximum torque of 1000 Nm, making this still the most powerful production roadster in the world. Impressive evidence of the phenomenal power drummed up by the AMG twelve-cylinder unit is provided by the 0-100 km/h acceleration time of just 4.2 seconds. Again, top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h.

AMG sports suspension based on second-generation ABC

The AMG sports suspension based on second-generation Active Body Control has been further refined for the AMG Roadsters. A range of specific measures reduce body movements in dynamic driving situations to levels even lower than those achieved by the outgoing models, without impairing the excellent ride comfort in any way. Greater agility comes courtesy of the revised elastokinematics at the front axle and the speed-sensitive power steering with a more direct ratio and new valve control logic.

Both the SL 55 AMG and the SL 65 AMG are equipped with newly developed AMG high-performance brake systems which ensure optimum metering of braking power, extremely short stopping distances and outstanding resistance to fading. The front wheels on both models boast large composite brake discs with six-piston aluminium fixed callipers. The SL 65 AMG comes equipped with disc brakes that are 30 mm larger both front and rear, and ultra-high-performance composite technology at the rear wheels too. What's more, the top-of-the-range AMG V12 model is fitted with a multiple-disc limited-slip differential with a locking factor of 40 per cent for optimum traction.

Exterior design characterised by even more striking dynamism

On a visual level, the new-generation AMG Roadsters are distinguishable by their updated AMG bodystyling, including more dynamically styled AMG front aprons with an even more pronounced arrow shape and fog lamps ringed in chrome. In addition, the front apron of the SL 65 AMG also incorporates side air outlets allowing optimal airflow through the auxiliary engine oil cooler. Further unobtrusive yet highly effective model enhancement measures include an AMG-specific radiator grille with black louvres and chrome highlights, new tail lights with special AMG tinting, new high-sheen AMG 18-inch light-alloy wheels with new multi-spoke styling for the SL 55 AMG and an AMG sports exhaust system with two sets of chromed twin tailpipes featuring new V12 styling for the SL 65 AMG.

Interior now even classier and sportier

Not to be outdone, the interior of both AMG Roadsters also sports an even more dynamic and high-class look. New genuine carbon-fibre trim elements add just the right degree of sportiness and reflect AMG's illustrious heritage in the world of motorsport. The AMG sports seats, interior door trim and armrests are upholstered in fine nappa leather, and the AMG ergonomic sports steering wheel with its specially moulded rim is now fitted with silver-coloured aluminium AMG shift paddles. The AMG main menu with RACETIMER is yet another new feature.