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The redesigned M-Class is more striking and more powerful than ever. Chiseled exterior features, enhanced interior space and rich inviting materials mark the beginning of a new era in SÚV luxury.
Engineered to tackle the most demanding chores in the most luxurious manner, the all new M-Class is the embodiment of bold styling, enhanced comfort and legendary safety.
ML500 SÚV
Confident. Powerful V-8, 18' wheels, and silver grille wîth chrome ribs. Interior standard features include heated front seats, hand polished Burl Walnut wood trim, and input jack for MP3/iPod® connection.Source - Mercedes-Benz
Engineered to tackle the most demanding chores in the most luxurious manner, the all new M-Class is the embodiment of bold styling, enhanced comfort and legendary safety.
ML500 SÚV
Confident. Powerful V-8, 18' wheels, and silver grille wîth chrome ribs. Interior standard features include heated front seats, hand polished Burl Walnut wood trim, and input jack for MP3/iPod® connection.Source - Mercedes-Benz
The Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG sets a new standard in the sporty off-roader §egmènt. The new top-of-the–range model in the M-Class goes straight to the top of the competitive lineup wîth its 375 kW/510 hp AMG 6.3-litre V8-engine. This new off-roader developed by Mercedes-AMG stands for sportiness and dynamism at the highest level, while its exclusive appointments meet even the most demanding requirements. The ML 63 AMG celebrates its world premiere at the 61st International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt/Main, and will be launched during the second quarter of 2006.
The powerful heart of a high-performance athlete beats beneath the bonnet of the ML 63 AMG: as a completely new and autonomous development by Mercedes-AMG, the AMG 6.3-litre V8-engine generates an output of 375 kW/510 hp at 6800 rpm and a maximum torque of 630 Newton metres at 5200 rpm; this makes the new AMG powerpack the world's most powerful naturally aspirated eight-cylinder engine in regular production.
This unique combination of a high engine speed concept and a large displacement enables the best of both worlds to be achieved: outstanding liveliness accompanied by powerful torque from low engine speeds. The driver of the ML 63 AMG experiences the decidedly sporty character of the new AMG V8-engine in the form of great agility and dynamic responsiveness in all engine speed ranges.
No other off-roader in the direct competitive lineup has a larger displacement and output than the new ML 63 AMG. The AMG 6.3-litre V8-engine provides the performance levels of a sports car, wîth acceleration from zero to 100 km/h in just 5.0 seconds and a maximum speed of 250 km/h (electronically limited). Compared to the preceding ML 55 AMG wîth 255 kW/347 hp and 510 Newton metres, the new ML 63 AMG generates 46 percent more output and 23 percent more torque.
Power transfer in the top M-Class model is via an AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC automatic transmission wîth a DIRECT SELECT shift lever mounted by the §teering wheel. Three shift modes specially configured for the sporty performance characteristics of the AMG V8-engine ensure that the power is used to best effect. These shift modes - 'S' (Sport), 'C' (Comfort) and 'M' (Manual) – are selected using a switch in the centre console and differ in their gearshift characteristics and speed.
As in a Formula 1 racing car, the seven gears can be changed using the gearshift buttons on the AMG ergonomic sports §teering wheel. The permanent four-wheel drive of the ML 63 AMG is also decidedly sporty in nature: in the interests of the best possible agility and performance on bends, the generous power of the AMG V8-engine is distributed to the front and rear axles on a 40:60 basis. A specially strengthened drive train ensures an optimal power transfer and the reliability typical of a Mercedes.
AMG sports suspension and AMG high-performance braking system
The AMG sports suspension based on AIRMATIC ensures high cornering speeds, precise directional stability and low levels of body roll while providing excellent long-distance comfort. The air suspension features AMG-specific damper struts and the specially configured adaptive damping system ADS. A level control system automatically lowers the suspension at higher speeds.
Road contact is via high-sheen 19-inch AMG light-alloy wheels in a 5-spoke design. Fitted wîth 295/45 R 19 wide-base tyres all-round, this wheel/tyre combination not only impresses wîth its muscular appearance, but also ensures that the sporty performance is translated to the road. High-sheen 20-inch AMG light-alloy wheels in a five-spoke design wîth 295/40 R 20 wide-base tyres are available as an option. The shortest possible braking distances are guaranteed by the generously dimensioned AMG high-performance braking system behind the AMG light-alloy wheels, which features internally ventilated and indented brake discs all-round.
Striking appearance wîth AMG styling and flared wings
Wide, muscular, wîth a broad stance and poised to leap forward – the visual appearance of the new ML 63 AMG immediately confirms its special position in the range. The athletic design of this powerful off-roader is characterised by its striking AMG styling wîth a front and rear apron, an AMG-specific radiator grille, flared wings, stainless steel running boards wîth rubber studs and tinted rear lights. Both visually and acoustically, the AMG sports exhaust system wîth two chrome-plated twin tail-pipes emphasises the power and dynamism of the top-of-the-range model in the M-Class.
Dynamically designed interior wîth exclusive standard appointments
Sportiness is also the order of the day in the interior of the ML 63 AMG. The exclusive interior features include AMG sports seats wîth nappa leather upholstery, alcantara inserts in the shoulder areas, a multicontour function and heating, the AMG ergonomic leather sports §teering wheel wîth gearshift buttons, AMG door sills and stainless steel sports pedals wîth rubber studs. The AMG instrument cluster is equally dynamic wîth its AMG-specific lettering, red needles and 320 km/h speedometer scale.
The ML 63 AMG also meets the highest requirements in terms of safety: standard safety features include the preventive occupant protection system PRE-SAFE®, crash-responsive NECK-PRO head restraints in the first seat row, adaptive, two-stage airbags for the driver and front passenger, front sidebags, windowbags and belt tensioners and belt force limiters for all the seats. After its world premiere at the International Automobile Show (IAA) in Frankfurt/Main, the ML 63 AMG will be officially launched during the second quarter of 2006.Source - Mercedes-Benz
The powerful heart of a high-performance athlete beats beneath the bonnet of the ML 63 AMG: as a completely new and autonomous development by Mercedes-AMG, the AMG 6.3-litre V8-engine generates an output of 375 kW/510 hp at 6800 rpm and a maximum torque of 630 Newton metres at 5200 rpm; this makes the new AMG powerpack the world's most powerful naturally aspirated eight-cylinder engine in regular production.
This unique combination of a high engine speed concept and a large displacement enables the best of both worlds to be achieved: outstanding liveliness accompanied by powerful torque from low engine speeds. The driver of the ML 63 AMG experiences the decidedly sporty character of the new AMG V8-engine in the form of great agility and dynamic responsiveness in all engine speed ranges.
No other off-roader in the direct competitive lineup has a larger displacement and output than the new ML 63 AMG. The AMG 6.3-litre V8-engine provides the performance levels of a sports car, wîth acceleration from zero to 100 km/h in just 5.0 seconds and a maximum speed of 250 km/h (electronically limited). Compared to the preceding ML 55 AMG wîth 255 kW/347 hp and 510 Newton metres, the new ML 63 AMG generates 46 percent more output and 23 percent more torque.
Power transfer in the top M-Class model is via an AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC automatic transmission wîth a DIRECT SELECT shift lever mounted by the §teering wheel. Three shift modes specially configured for the sporty performance characteristics of the AMG V8-engine ensure that the power is used to best effect. These shift modes - 'S' (Sport), 'C' (Comfort) and 'M' (Manual) – are selected using a switch in the centre console and differ in their gearshift characteristics and speed.
As in a Formula 1 racing car, the seven gears can be changed using the gearshift buttons on the AMG ergonomic sports §teering wheel. The permanent four-wheel drive of the ML 63 AMG is also decidedly sporty in nature: in the interests of the best possible agility and performance on bends, the generous power of the AMG V8-engine is distributed to the front and rear axles on a 40:60 basis. A specially strengthened drive train ensures an optimal power transfer and the reliability typical of a Mercedes.
AMG sports suspension and AMG high-performance braking system
The AMG sports suspension based on AIRMATIC ensures high cornering speeds, precise directional stability and low levels of body roll while providing excellent long-distance comfort. The air suspension features AMG-specific damper struts and the specially configured adaptive damping system ADS. A level control system automatically lowers the suspension at higher speeds.
Road contact is via high-sheen 19-inch AMG light-alloy wheels in a 5-spoke design. Fitted wîth 295/45 R 19 wide-base tyres all-round, this wheel/tyre combination not only impresses wîth its muscular appearance, but also ensures that the sporty performance is translated to the road. High-sheen 20-inch AMG light-alloy wheels in a five-spoke design wîth 295/40 R 20 wide-base tyres are available as an option. The shortest possible braking distances are guaranteed by the generously dimensioned AMG high-performance braking system behind the AMG light-alloy wheels, which features internally ventilated and indented brake discs all-round.
Striking appearance wîth AMG styling and flared wings
Wide, muscular, wîth a broad stance and poised to leap forward – the visual appearance of the new ML 63 AMG immediately confirms its special position in the range. The athletic design of this powerful off-roader is characterised by its striking AMG styling wîth a front and rear apron, an AMG-specific radiator grille, flared wings, stainless steel running boards wîth rubber studs and tinted rear lights. Both visually and acoustically, the AMG sports exhaust system wîth two chrome-plated twin tail-pipes emphasises the power and dynamism of the top-of-the-range model in the M-Class.
Dynamically designed interior wîth exclusive standard appointments
Sportiness is also the order of the day in the interior of the ML 63 AMG. The exclusive interior features include AMG sports seats wîth nappa leather upholstery, alcantara inserts in the shoulder areas, a multicontour function and heating, the AMG ergonomic leather sports §teering wheel wîth gearshift buttons, AMG door sills and stainless steel sports pedals wîth rubber studs. The AMG instrument cluster is equally dynamic wîth its AMG-specific lettering, red needles and 320 km/h speedometer scale.
The ML 63 AMG also meets the highest requirements in terms of safety: standard safety features include the preventive occupant protection system PRE-SAFE®, crash-responsive NECK-PRO head restraints in the first seat row, adaptive, two-stage airbags for the driver and front passenger, front sidebags, windowbags and belt tensioners and belt force limiters for all the seats. After its world premiere at the International Automobile Show (IAA) in Frankfurt/Main, the ML 63 AMG will be officially launched during the second quarter of 2006.Source - Mercedes-Benz
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