E-Class

Mercedes-Benz Lets You Personalize Your 2011 E63 AMG

Words John Clark | July 06, 2011
Mercedes-Benz offers the AMG Performance Studio and designo to meet the needs of those with the most discerning tastes
Words John Clark July 06, 2011

For some of us, merely owning a 525 hp Mercedes doesn’t say enough about our fine taste. Sure it lets everyone know we like a little extra speed and power in our lives, but what about our personal style. For those that need to add a little to make the Mercedes E63 AMG their own personal masterpiece, Mercedes-Benz offers the AMG Performance Studio and designo.Whether it is adding an extra 32 hp you want or black piano lacquer interior trim, Mercedes has you covered.

Offering uncompromising dynamism, extreme individuality and exquisite style – the optional extras available from the AMG Performance Studio and designo are sure to meet even the most discerning tastes.

The AMG Performance Studio, which opened its doors in Affalterbach in 2006, aims to meet even the most discerning customer requirements. And this service includes tailoring the E 63 AMG. A particularly attractive highlight is the AMG Performance package which comprises:

  • an increase in the peak output of 24 kW (32 hp) and in the torque of 100 Nm
  • genuine carbon-fibre AMG engine cover
  • brake callipers painted in red, or optionally anodised in silver
  • genuine carbon-fibre AMG spoiler lip on the boot lid (Saloon)
  • electrically operated blind for rear window (Saloon)
  • AMG Performance steering wheel in nappa leather with the grip area in Alcantara®
  • additional exclusive optional extras are also individually available from the AMG Performance Studio:
  • AMG RIDE CONTROL Performance suspension with stiffer damping
  • AMG ceramic high-performance composite braking system
  • AMG rear axle locking differential with 40 percent locking action
  • AMG Exterior Carbon package
  • lightweight forged AMG light-alloy wheels featuring a 5-twin-spoke design and fitted with 255/35 R 19 tyres at the front and 285/30 R 19 tyres at the rear
  • AMG light-alloy wheels in a 10-spoke design, with 255/35 R 19 (front) and 285/30 R 19 (rear) tyres
  • AMG Performance steering wheel in nappa leather with the grip area in Alcantara®
  • AMG trim elements in carbon fibre/black piano lacquer
  • AMG door sill panels for the front, illuminated in white using LED technology
  • AMG floor mats
  • AMG Driver’s package (includes restriction of the top speed to 280 km/h (E 63 AMG Estate) or 300 km/h (E 63 AMG Saloon), participation in a driver training course at the AMG Driving Academy, AMG spoiler lip and electric sunblind for rear window (both for E 63 AMG Saloon only)
  • AMG Exclusive package and AMG Premium package

Additional attractive optional extras from the AMG Performance Studio include the AMG Exclusive package and the AMG Premium package1). Both packages are available exclusively for the E 63 AMG, and are therefore not suitable for the remaining E-Class models. The AMG Exclusive package comprises nappa leather upholstery for the AMG sports seats, upper part of the dashboard, beltlines, center console and also for the door armrests and door centre panels. The roof lining, sun blinds and also the A, B, C and D-pillars (Estate) are all finished in Alcantara. AMG floor mats round off the accessories making up the AMG Exclusive package.

The Premium package1) is made up of AMG 10-spoke light-alloy wheels, optionally with 255/40 R 18 tyres on the front and 285/35 R 18 on the rear, or 255/35 R 19 on the front and 285/30 R 19 on the rear. Other features include the Multicontour Seat package, Light package, electric panoramic sliding glass sunroof, KEYLESS-GO package, electric sunblind for rear window (Saloon) and AMG spoiler lip painted in the vehicle colour (Saloon).
1) available for the German market only

designo for tailor-made individuality

A literally tailor-made vehicle that matches your individuality can be achieved courtesy of the comprehensive designo range. Five different designo paint finishes can be combined with nine designo aniline leather appointment options as well as three different trims. Also providing a special look are the two matt paint finishes designo magno cashmere white and designo magno allanite grey.

The single-tone designo aniline leather appointments give the interior of the E 63 AMG a highly exclusive ambience: the AMG sports seats and door centre panels in the chosen leather colour as well as matching piping with contrasting stitching are coordinated with black nappa leather on the door armrests and the centre console cover. Velour floor mats with black designo leather edging, designo metal badges and the black roof lining harmoniously round off the look.

To enhance the high-class appeal of the interior even further, there is also the “Extended designo leather appointments” option. With this, the upper part of the dashboard and the upper door linings are finished in black designo leather. The “Extended designo leather appointments II” option takes things a step further, with fine nappa leather on the lower part of the dashboard, glove compartment lid, door base frames, map pockets on the doors and the side bolsters of the center console.

Complementing the overall look perfectly are three trims, comprising designo natural curly maple wood, designo natural bamboo wood and designo black piano lacquer, as well as a designo Alcantara roof lining available in three colours.