The all-new Mercedes-AMG G 63 is powered by the tried-and-tested AMG 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine. It delivers 430 kW (585 hp) and provides a maximum torque of 850 Nm. A new feature is the combination with 48-volt technology and an integrated starter-generator (ISG). This electrification provides an additional 15 kW (20 hp) of boost and 200 Nm of torque for a short time. From a standstill, the all-new Mercedes-AMG G 63 takes just 4.4 seconds to accelerate to 100 km/h. This dynamic propulsion continues to a top speed of 220 km/h. The optionally available AMG Performance Package enables a top speed of 240 km/h and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds.
The standard AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G transmission delights sporty drivers with dynamic shift characteristics and an emotional intermediate (double de-clutch) throttle function. Thanks to its nine available gears, the engine is frequently in the optimum speed range. In addition, the AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G transmission combines efficiency and dynamics. If necessary, the torque-converter transmission shifts down to a low gear in a very short time using multiple downshifts in order to utilise the engine’s full power. The general characteristics of the transmission can be influenced via AMG DYNAMIC SELECT – there is a choice of different drive programmes with specific drive settings.
The all-new Mercedes-AMG G 63 offers the feeling of agile driving along with enhanced comfort. The AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL suspension with active, hydraulic roll stabilisation and adaptive adjustable damping makes a significant contribution to this. It is available as either an individual option or as part of the AMG Offroad Package PRO and the AMG Performance Package. Active hydraulic elements replace the conventional mechanical torsion-bar transverse stabilisers. The adaptive shock absorbers are equipped with two hydraulic connections – one each on the compression and rebound stages of the damper. The damper chambers on all four wheels are connected via hydraulic lines and the valve block.
The connection of the four suspension struts and pressure regulation via pump and switching valves allows for a very wide spring-rate spread with reduced rolling movements. During dynamic cornering, the hydraulics reduce the roll angle and therefore loss of camber. Thanks to the resulting high camber stiffness and reduced body movement, the all-new Mercedes-AMG G 63 steers very precisely. At the same time, the system increases ride comfort when travelling over bumps. It compensates for any unevenness that would otherwise lead to body roll. This has an equally positive effect on comfort and handling. In addition, the AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL suspension enables optimum turn-in and load-change characteristics and thus shapes the typical AMG driving characteristics in terms of dynamics, precision and feedback.
AMG RIDE CONTROL suspension with adaptive adjustable damping comes as standard. This fully automatic, electronically controlled system continuously adjusts the damping at each wheel to the current requirements. This improves driving safety and ride comfort. The damping is adjusted individually for each wheel via two valves (separate for rebound and compression) and is dependent on the driving style, road conditions and the selected suspension level (“Comfort”, “Sport” or “Sport+”). This means that the optimum operating point can always be selected based on a wide range of information such as acceleration or driving speed.
