In 1999, Mercedes-Benz introduced its first SUV, the ML AMG polished, 342-horsepower ML55 AMG. About 12 years and 24 000 worldwide sales later, the German brand has prepared the third generation of the series that we know as the ML63 AMG 2012, and that makes its world debut this week the Auto Motor Show 2011 in Los Angeles.
At the heart of the latest creation is the new company AMG 5.5-liter V8 biturbo is evaluated (in the specification of North America) at 518 horsepower and 516 lb.-ft. (700 nm), which corresponds to an increase of 15 hp and 44 pounds' by its predecessor.
And if it is not enough power, there is also an AMG Performance Package increases the production of free V8 550HP and peak torque of 560 lb-ft (759Nm).
Mercedes-Benz says that the acceleration from zero to 60 mph (96 km / h) takes 4.7 seconds and 4.6 seconds, 518HP and 550hp models, while the top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph and 174 mph with The AMG Performance Package. Estimated fuel consumption for both models is 16mpg U.S. (14.7 lt/100km or 19.2mpg UK).
The ML 63 AMG is equipped with quattro permanent four-wheel drive distributes the engine power at a ratio of 40:60 in the front and rear axle, and a standard AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7-speed automatic three driving modes - The efficiency of control (C) for fuel economy, Sport (S) and Manual (M). Note that the standard Mercedes SUV ECO start / stop function is active only in the driving mode C.
For the first time, the AMG sports suspension with AIRMATIC air suspension system, regardless of the metal struts, automatic level control and calibration of adjustable shock absorbers (ADS) is connected to the curve of the society that the properties of the active stabilizers front and rear axles to compensate for body roll when cornering.
Brake power comes from ventilated and perforated brake discs on all four corners, the ML63 AMG is also equipped with an electro-mechanical speed-sensitive AMG sports steering wheel power steering with speed-based production.
Externally, the top speed mL Model gains the whole body kit which includes front and rear bumpers, side skirts and front fenders wider, plus a distinctive exhaust pipes square and the new style 20-inch wheels wrapped in 265/45 R 20 high performance tires, or, alternatively, tires 295/35 R 21 21-inch AMG light-alloy wheels.
Inside, the AMG engineers granted the ML leather-covered sport seats new, four-spoke steering wheel performance, and finishes aluminum trim dash TFT color display, the AMG logo, and welcome to the AMG main menu.
The new ML63 AMG will hit U.S. dealerships in the first quarter of 2012.
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