Are There Other Updates..?

As anticipated and now confirmed, the venerable Porsche 911 is no longer naturally aspirated. Only turbocharged engines will be available across the lineup, and some Porsche purists are surely unsettled, to say the least. Both the base 911 and the uprated S model receive the new, smaller displacement powerplants, all in the name of fuel efficiency. The entry model is rated at 370 hp and 325 lb-ft, increases of 20 hp and 43 lb-ft over last year’s motor. The sprint to 60 mph from a standstill will hit your speedometer in 4.4 seconds. The higher-zoot S model produces 420 hp and 368 lb-ft, propelling the car to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds. Are there other updates..? Of course… Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) is now standard on all 911s. The infotainment system has been updated and is now standard as well. Front and rear fascia designs are redone, including the three-dimensional taillight design first seen on the Macan. Active air intake flaps in front open and close as needed, to improve airflow or cooling. Another 911, another success. What is arguably the best everyday sports car just got better. Don’t let the turbo scare you away. One drive and these new engines will win you over.

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). AMG sports exhaust system with exhaust flaps. When the transmission is in "C" (Controlled Efficiency) mode, the flaps remain closed in most situations, in which case the eight-cylinder biturbo engine's sound is more understated - perfect for long trips and a comfortable ride in the rear. The result is an even fuller, emotional, hallmark AMG engine sound. Maximum individuality and custom-tailored dynamics are the strengths of the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission. The three transmission modes - "C" (Controlled Efficiency), "S" (Sport) and "M" (Manual) - provide each driver with a personal set-up. In comfort-oriented "C" mode the ECO start/stop function is active and shuts off the eight-cylinder engine when the car is at a standstill. In addition, the driver experiences smooth transmission characteristics with comfort-oriented gearshifts. In "C" mode the car generally starts in second gear. In the "S" and "M" transmission modes the engine and transmission are significantly more agile and the ECO start/stop function is deactivated.

A brief and precisely defined retardation of ignition and injection under open throttle results in even faster and acoustically more emotional gearshifts. AMG 4MATIC all-wheel drive. The optionally available performance-oriented AMG 4MATIC all-wheel drive distributes the engine torque so that 33 percent goes to the front axle and 67 percent is sent to the rear axle. The rear-biased power distribution provides for the signature AMG high driving dynamics and superlative driving enjoyment as well as boosting acceleration from a standing start. The all-wheel drive likewise enhances driving safety on wet or wintry road surfaces. The technical basis for the AMG 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system is provided by a transfer case for the additional power take-off to the driven front axle. This transfer case is integrated compactly into the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission and requires no additional installation space. All variants of the S 63 AMG are fitted with ESP Curve Dynamic Assist as standard.

An AMG ceramic high-performance composite brake system is available as an option for the first time. The more than 20 percent lighter design ensures lower unsprung masses as well as enhancing driving dynamics, agility and ride comfort. The AMG ceramic high-performance composite brake system has front brake discs with a diameter of 420 millimetres and is recognisable by the "AMG Carbon Ceramic" logo on the specially painted brake callipers. AIRMATIC and MAGIC BODY CONTROL. The S 63 AMG 4MATIC is fitted with AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension. The full air suspension system AIRMATIC is equipped with the Adaptive Damping System ADS PLUS. With the redesigned front axle and the special all-wheel-drive set-up, the S 63 AMG 4MATIC represents a new dimension in its segment when it comes to driving dynamics. The S 63 AMG with rear-wheel drive features AMG sports suspension based on MAGIC BODY CONTROL. The new S-Class is the first car in the world able to recognise road surface undulations in advance. If ROAD SURFACE SCAN detects such undulations with the help of the stereo camera, MAGIC BODY CONTROL adjusts the suspension in advance to suit the situation. Both suspension modes - "Comfort" and "Sport" - are also available here. Both suspension variants available for the S 63 AMG offer hallmark Mercedes comfort on long journeys. Interior: beguiling appointments, design and quality. The AMG sports steering wheel with its distinctively contoured rim, perforated leather in the grip area and aluminium shift paddles allows perfect vehicle control.