Effortlessly superior performance

The AMG 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine – the most powerful member of the BlueDIRECT engine family, with an output of 430 kW (585 hp) and torque of 900 Nm – delivers effortlessly superior performance. In terms of maximum output and fuel consumption, the AMG 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine remains the most efficient series-produced V8 engine of all. With an output of 430 kW (585 hp) and a torque of 900 Nm, the AMG eight-cylinder unit from the BlueDIRECT engine family (in-house designation M 157) outperforms all comparable engines. The fuel consumption of the new S 63 AMG is 0.4 litres per 100 kilometres lower than that of the predecessor model, even though the engine output has been increased by up to 30 kW (41 hp). The range-topping eight-cylinder model already meets the requirements of the EU6 emissions standard, which is due to come into force in 2015. 

UP TO 100 KG LIGHTER THAN BEFORE

Systematic implementation of the AMG Lightweight Performance strategy reduces the weight of the S 63 AMG by up to 100 kilograms compared to the predecessor model. This weight saving was achieved largely thanks to the use of AMG forged light-alloy wheels, a lightweight lithium-ion battery and a weight-optimised AMG high-performance composite brake 

system. Furthermore, the entire outer skin of the S-Class, including the roof and the front end of the body, is made of aluminium. Installing a spare wheel recess made of carbon fibre, a material used in Formula 1, reduces the weight by a further four kilograms.

Nico didn’t put a foot wrong

Lewis led the first eight laps from pole; after a tyre failure, he dropped to last place and then fought back to P4. “Of course, I’m disappointed by this race and I would have loved to deliver the win this afternoon for all the British fans here at Silverstone”, said Lewis. “The race started so well for us; I felt comfortable out in front and was managing my pace. The tyre problem was such a shame and from then, it was just a case of giving it my all and battling as far up the field as possible. I had some good overtaking moves and, given another lap, I might have got Fernando and ended up on the podium.”

With this afternoon’s result, the team had climbed to second place in the Constructors’ Championship on 171 points. This total, after eight races, exceeds the team’s total points scored in the entire 2012 season (142). “Nico didn’t put a foot wrong”, said Ross Brawn. “He drove extremely well, looked after the tyres like he needed to and was in the perfect place to pick up the pieces when others ran into trouble.
It got very tense in the final laps, but Nico showed he had the speed to respond and the composure to bring the car home.

As for Lewis, he showed exactly what he’s made of. He was driving beautifully at the front of the field and slowing pulling away when he suffered the tyre failure. Then he went from dead last on lap nine to fourth at the finish – and he was lapping incredibly quickly with a damaged car in the final laps.”

A great moment for me and our team

Nico Rosberg won an eventful British Grand Prix with Lewis Hamilton finishing in fourth place after a battling drive. Nico took his third career win, the 12th for a Mercedes car and the 98th for a Mercedes engine in F1. “This is a great moment for me and our team to win in the home of motor racing at Silverstone”, said Nico. “We have such great momentum in our Silver Arrows team and I’m very proud to be part of it. This win is for every single person who has been involved in building our car. The race was really exciting. I had to manage the tyres really carefully, I was told to avoid the kerbs. At the end, it was difficult to hold Mark and to look after my tyres but I was able to keep the position, and take a great victory for us.”