The Driving Force Behind… the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG

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VehicleMERCEDES BENZ E63 AMG
EngineAMG Mercedes-Benz M159 6.2 litre V8 racing engine de-stroked to 5.0 litres
Power635+ bhp limited to maximum 7,500 RPM
GearboxControl Albins ST6 6 speed sequential Transaxle with integrated spool differential
DifferentialCircuit-dependent
Front SuspensionBespoke Erebus Motorsport V8 design. Double “A” arm
Rear SuspensionControl independent double wishbone rear suspension manufactured by Triple Eight Race Engineering with driver adjustable anti-roll bar system designed by Triple Eight Race Engineering
Front BrakesAP Racing 6 piston calipers, 395mm ventilated steel rotors, driver adjustable front to rear brake force distribution
Rear BrakesAP Racing 4 piston calipers, 355mm ventilated steel rotors, driver adjustable front to rear brake force distribution
WheelsControl Rimstock 18" x 11" forged aluminium rim
TyresDunlop 18" Sport Maxx 280/ 680 control tyre, Hard and Soft compound slick as well as wet weather
Fuel SystemPremier designed Control 112 litre capacity carbon fuel cell and fuel bladder, with dry-break refuelling system
Vehicle WeightMinimum weight of 1410 kg including driver
Top SpeedDependent on final drive ratio. Top speed on Con-Rod straight Bathurst 292Kph
0-100 kmhApprox. 3.4 secs (dependent on final drive ratio)
Steering ColumnPower assisted rack and pinion steering
Shock AbsorbersFront and Rear Supashock developed 4 way adjustable dampers
ElectronicsMoTeC M190 Engine Control Unit, EDL 3 data logger with Mini dash display and shift light module, Power distribution module and video capture system
Pedal BoxControl pedal box designed and built by Triple Eight Race Engineering
TelemetryFreewave 900Mhz spread spectrum radio
SeatAMG "E-Cell" race seat
Steering Wheel
ENGINE TECHNICAL INFORMATION
BlockM159 Cast aluminium 90-degree V8
HeadsCast aluminium heads
Bore x Stroke102.69 x 75.31 mm
Capacity4990cc
Compression Ratio10:1
Power650bhp (estimated)
Torque616Nm
Max revs7500rpm
InductionNaturally aspirated V8
CrankshaftFlat-plane
FuelE85
Liners
Valve train
Ignition
Injection