AMG Performance Tour
10-18-2008, 06:26 PM
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AMG Performance Tour
So I attended the AMG Performance Tour today. Very nice production, with a C63 on a dyno to do 0-60 and 0-100 mph timed runs on, and several exquisite AMGs to test drive, including a SL63, C63, E63, S63, and CL63. They had two SLR's on display as well.
Being pressed for time and due to the really long line waiting for the SL63, I opted to test the E63, since it is the successor to my E55. Having never driven the E63 engine before, I was interested in comparing it to my car's driving experience.
It's old news to many, but I was disappointed with the feel of the engine. It just doesn't have the low end punch that makes driving an E55 such a pleasing visceral and compelling experience. I give the E63 kudos for a softer suspension feel, but felt the brakes were a tad too grabby for my liking. The seven speed transmission was nice as well. Overall, a very nice car, but certainly doesn't move the bar up enough to even make me consider it a successor to my 55. As always, YMMV.
Being pressed for time and due to the really long line waiting for the SL63, I opted to test the E63, since it is the successor to my E55. Having never driven the E63 engine before, I was interested in comparing it to my car's driving experience.
It's old news to many, but I was disappointed with the feel of the engine. It just doesn't have the low end punch that makes driving an E55 such a pleasing visceral and compelling experience. I give the E63 kudos for a softer suspension feel, but felt the brakes were a tad too grabby for my liking. The seven speed transmission was nice as well. Overall, a very nice car, but certainly doesn't move the bar up enough to even make me consider it a successor to my 55. As always, YMMV.
Last edited by komp55; 10-20-2008 at 11:04 AM.
10-18-2008, 06:34 PM
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So I attended the AMG Performance Tour today. Very nice production, with a C63 on a dyno to do 0-60 and 0-100 mph timed runs on, and several exquisite AMGs to test drive, including a SL63 Black Series, C63, E63, S63, and CL63. They had two SLR's on display as well.
Being pressed for time and due to the really long line waiting for the SL63 BS, I opted to test the E63, since it is the successor to my E55. Having never driven the E63 engine before, I was interested in comparing it to my car's driving experience.
It's old news to many, but I was disappointed with the feel of the engine. It just doesn't have the low end punch that makes driving an E55 such a pleasing visceral and compelling experience. I give the E63 kudos for a softer suspension feel, but felt the brakes were a tad too grabby for my liking. The seven speed transmission was nice as well. Overall, a very nice car, but certainly doesn't move the bar up enough to even make me consider it a successor to my 55. As always, YMMV.
Being pressed for time and due to the really long line waiting for the SL63 BS, I opted to test the E63, since it is the successor to my E55. Having never driven the E63 engine before, I was interested in comparing it to my car's driving experience.
It's old news to many, but I was disappointed with the feel of the engine. It just doesn't have the low end punch that makes driving an E55 such a pleasing visceral and compelling experience. I give the E63 kudos for a softer suspension feel, but felt the brakes were a tad too grabby for my liking. The seven speed transmission was nice as well. Overall, a very nice car, but certainly doesn't move the bar up enough to even make me consider it a successor to my 55. As always, YMMV.
