The new 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class has been revealed and now, the model we are most interested in is the high-performance AMG variant – ML63 AMG and now we’re lucky because we saw it, because Motorauthority’s spy photographers managed to take some shots with this prototype.
These latest photos shows the car just outside the automaker’s test center at the Nurburgring. It lost much of the camouflage of the previous cars, and compared against the previous generation model seen in some of the shots, it’s easy to see that designers have worked hard with awesome results.
Even if the styling of the new ML63 AMG will borrow a lot from previous models, however, the drivetrain will be completely new. To be more clear that this is an AMG variant, the car comes equipped with oversized cross-drilled brakes and dual exhaust tailpipes. Also expect a slightly lowered ride height and a sports tuned suspension.
So far no technical details were released, but almost certain to pick up the performance division’s new twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter V-8, the speedy SUV should feature a power output of around about 518 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque–the same figure as found in the latest2012 Mercedes-Benz E63 fitted with the same engine. Still, this remains just a speculation for the moment. Also an available performance package should lift output to a heady 550 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque.
All this powere must be fully used, so drive will be sent to all four wheels AMG’s latest SPEEDSHIFT MCT seven-speed sports transmission.
The new 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG might debut at this September’s 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show or possibly at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November. Also first sales should start by the end of the year.
Source: Motorauthority
