Does the GLE 63 S has launch control?
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Does the GLE 63 S has launch control?
Looking at latest drag races for the GLE 63s in Australia and New Zealand, it looks like there's no launch control on their versions. Is it the same for all GLE 63 in the US or EU?
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The GLE has the TCT transmission, so that means a torque converter. Launch control is only available in the models with the MCT transmission. The MCT has a wet clutch in place of the torque converter, so it has launch mode, or Race Start as AMG calls it. It revs the engine and then drops the clutch. Torque converter transmissions can't be launched in the traditional sense of launch control. You have to brake boost them. Some performance cars with torque converters offer "launch control", but that's just a computer assisted brake boosting to avoid damaging the torque converter. Be careful with manual brake boosting as you can destroy the torque converter.
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That's Race Start.
Race Start = AMG's terminology for launch control
Race Mode = An additional DYNAMIC SELECT mode sitting above S+ primarily intended for the race track. Available on most S models and above.
Race Start = AMG's terminology for launch control
Race Mode = An additional DYNAMIC SELECT mode sitting above S+ primarily intended for the race track. Available on most S models and above.
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It does have it, i have a GLE63 and was using that mode today.
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It does have it, i have a GLE63 and was using that mode today.
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Welcome.
But I suggest you read the thread before revealing your "knowledge."
The conversation was about a 2016 AMG.
It doesn't have launch control or race control.
Now you know.
Last edited by mikapen; Mar 14, 2024 at 07:32 PM.
