Chicago Auto Show: Mercedes ML63 AMG

Alx · 02-09-2006, 02:47 PM

AMG's version of the Mercedes M-class, which debuted last year in Frankfurt, joined the new AMG R-class for the North American debut of the new 6.3-liter, 32-valve, 505 hp V8. The ML 63 AMG shares the same seven-speed automatic transmission.

The AMG interior treatment in the ML63 is also similar to the R63's, with minor differences, including a stop watch/lap timer integrated into the instrument cluster.

The chassis shares the R63's AIRMATIC height-adjustable suspension, with the addition of bespoke AMG shocks and a specially configured Adaptive Damping System. The ML63 rolls on 20-inch wheels with 295/40 Z-rated tires.

The exterior treatment of the ML 63 AMG particularly impressed our man Chris Paukert as a vast improvement over the standard version.

Tycoon · 02-10-2006, 06:02 AM

This car would look sooo better without that ugly front bumper and horrible looking (too big) fog lamps. Different bumper and smaller fogs would improve the front look a lot.

Just_me · 02-10-2006, 06:12 AM

I thought MB was horsepower hungry. Cayenne got more horses, its time for MB to act.

Merc1 · 02-10-2006, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Just_me

I thought MB was horsepower hungry. Cayenne got more horses, its time for MB to act.

Isn't it funny how that happens. The ML63 came out with 500+ hp when the Pepper Truck only had 450, now the Spicy Truck has what 520hp? I don't think Mercedes will react to this anytime soon. We don't want 600hp in a ML...lol!!

M

Tycoon · 02-10-2006, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Merc1

We don't want 600hp in a ML...lol!!

M

Well, i do! Bring it on!

j/k

Merc1 · 02-10-2006, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by TycoonGTR

Well, i do! Bring it on!

j/k

That would be something, but I don't think the V12 would fit. Maybe they could drop in the rumored turbo version of the 6.2L V8.

M

Tycoon · 02-10-2006, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Merc1

That would be something, but I don't think the V12 would fit. Maybe they could drop in the rumored turbo version of the 6.2L V8.

M

No, no V12, the car is too heavy then (it already is heavy), consumption like

, handling ain't that good, etc. Boost a little a V8 with turbo as you've said and voila!

martinbo · 02-10-2006, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Merc1

Pepper Truck

Omighosh. That's priceless, I'll never be able to look at one again without calling it that. Good one.

Tycoon · 02-10-2006, 08:36 AM

Errr, sorry, wich SUV is a Pepper/Spicy Truck... Cayenne Turbo? I guess so... And why that Pepper/Spicy stuff?

Merc1 · 02-10-2006, 08:43 AM

You've never had Cayenne Peppers?

M

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Alx Connoisseur Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: --Poconos, PA.-- 2005 Aston Martin DB9 Posts: 6,012 Thanks: 1,243 Thanked 662 Times in 316 Posts	Chicago Auto Show: Mercedes ML63 AMG AMG's version of the Mercedes M-class, which debuted last year in Frankfurt, joined the new AMG R-class for the North American debut of the new 6.3-liter, 32-valve, 505 hp V8. The ML 63 AMG shares the same seven-speed automatic transmission. The AMG interior treatment in the ML63 is also similar to the R63's, with minor differences, including a stop watch/lap timer integrated into the instrument cluster. The chassis shares the R63's AIRMATIC height-adjustable suspension, with the addition of bespoke AMG shocks and a specially configured Adaptive Damping System. The ML63 rolls on 20-inch wheels with 295/40 Z-rated tires. The exterior treatment of the ML 63 AMG particularly impressed our man Chris Paukert as a vast improvement over the standard version.

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Tycoon Expert Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 12,811 Thanks: 3,263 Thanked 3,647 Times in 1,986 Posts	Re: Chicago Auto Show: Mercedes ML63 AMG This car would look sooo better without that ugly front bumper and horrible looking (too big) fog lamps. Different bumper and smaller fogs would improve the front look a lot.

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Just_me Executive Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 15,487 Thanks: 1,062 Thanked 3,722 Times in 1,583 Posts	Re: Chicago Auto Show: Mercedes ML63 AMG I thought MB was horsepower hungry. Cayenne got more horses, its time for MB to act.

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Tycoon Expert Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 12,811 Thanks: 3,263 Thanked 3,647 Times in 1,986 Posts	Re: Chicago Auto Show: Mercedes ML63 AMG Errr, sorry, wich SUV is a Pepper/Spicy Truck... Cayenne Turbo? I guess so... And why that Pepper/Spicy stuff?

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