Mercedes has announced today that customers looking to add a little extra spice to the already sultry E63 AMG are in luck, with the company introducing an optional AMG performance package for the 514 horsepower saloon.  Designed to enhance the handling dynamics, motorsport potential and individuality of the model, the AMG performance package consists of 18" five-spoke AMG alloy wheels painted sterling silver; AMG performance suspension with firmer tuning, based on AIRMATIC DC; multi-disc rear locking differential with 40% locking effect, providing more traction when accelerating out of corners; and an AMG ergonomic sports steering wheel in leather/black Alcantara along with silver-colored shift paddles.

If you're interested, pricing for the AMG performance package (in Europe) weighs in at EUR 7,140, including 19% VAT.

I already know what you're thinking:  "That's great, but what about my __________________ (fill in the blank with your AMG model of choice)?"

You, my dear readers, are also in luck. In addition to the AMG performance package for the E63 AMG saloon, Mercedes has made available a number of optional performance extras for various other AMG models as well, with vehicles listed including the SLK 55 AMG, the SL 55 AMG, CLK 63 AMG and the CLS 63 AMG.  For a complete list of what's available for each model, you can find the specific details in the press release below.

Enjoy.



OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE


Enhanced motorsport potential and customisation ex factory: AMG performance package for the E 63 AMG

Affalterbach, Jan 24, 2007
A special AMG performance package will shortly be available ex factory for the sporty 378 kW/514 hp E 63 AMG Saloon. It comprises various technical components which significantly enhance the handling dynamics, the motorsport potential and the individuality of this model. The performance package was developed at the AMG PERFORMANCE STUDIO in Affalterbach and the vehicles are built at the DaimlerChrysler production plant in Sindelfingen.

The performance package will be available for the E 63 AMG Saloon from March 2007.

The performance package at a glance:

• 18-inch 5-spoke multipiece AMG alloy wheels, painted sterling silver, front wheels size 8.5 x 18 with 245/40 R 18 tyres, rear wheels size 9.5 x 18 with 265/35 R 18 tyres
  
• AMG performance suspension with firmer tuning, based on AIRMATIC DC
  
• Multi-disc rear locking differential with 40% locking effect, providing more traction when accelerating out of corners
  
• AMG ergonomic sports steering wheel in leather/black
• Alcantara with silver-coloured aluminium shift paddles

Using various higher-performance components, the AMG performance package for the E 63 AMG puts the accent on dynamic handling and performance. The result is a breathtaking driving experience for ambitious sports car enthusiasts who want to have the option of using their AMG performance model on closed-circuit racetracks. Customers benefit from the extensive motorsport know-how gained by Mercedes-AMG GmbH over the course of four decades. The E 63 performance package is priced at 7,140 euros (incl. 19% VAT).

The AMG PERFORMANCE STUDIO in Affalterbach can take the customisation even further, building distinctive – or even unique – vehicles on the basis of individual customer specifications.

AMG optional extras available ex factory

For the SLK 55 AMG, SL 55 AMG, E 63 AMG, CLS 63 AMG and CLK 63 AMG models, exclusive individual optional extras from the AMG PERFORMANCE STUDIO are now for the first time also available ex factory.

SLK 55 AMG

• 18-inch twin-spoke AMG light-alloy wheels, multipiece
  AMG performance suspension
  
• AMG carbon trim parts
  
• Velour floor mats with AMG lettering
  
  

SL 55 AMG

• 19-inch twin-spoke AMG light-alloy wheels, multipiece
  
• Velour floor mats with AMG lettering
  
  

E 63 AMG Saloon and Estate

• 18-inch five-spoke AMG light-alloy wheels, multipiece
  AMG performance suspension, based on AIRMATIC DC (only for saloon)
  
• AMG rear locking differential
  
• Velour floor mats with AMG lettering
  
  

CLS 63 AMG

• 19-inch five-spoke AMG light-alloy wheels, multipiece
  AMG performance suspension, based on AIRMATIC DC
  
• AMG rear locking differential
  
• Velour floor mats with AMG lettering
  
  

CLK 63 AMG

• Velour floor mats with AMG lettering
  
  

By continuously widening its portfolio, Mercedes-AMG is not only meeting the demand from sporty-minded AMG customers for even more dynamism and performance, it is also proving to be a competent and flexible provider of customised solutions.

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