S-MODELS WITH EVEN MORE STRIKING DESIGN
The powerful S-Models feature an even more striking design: features include exclusive 10-spoke alloy wheels, painted in matt titanium grey with high-sheen rim flange. Other hallmark S-Model distinguishing features include the A-Wing in high-gloss black, side sill panel inserts in silver chrome, red-painted brake calipers and the AMG logo on the boot lid with contrasting black”S”.
AMG 4MATIC ALL-WHEEL DRIVE STANDARD ON THE S-MODEL
Performance-oriented AMG 4MATIC all-wheel drive – standard on the CLS 63 AMG S-Models and as an option for the remaining variants – distributes the engine torque to send 33 percent to the front axle and 67 percent to the rear axle. The rear-biased power distribution provides for the signature AMG high driving dynamics and superlative driving enjoyment. The 3-stage ESP® is specially tuned to the permanent all-wheel drive. In “SPORT Handling” mode and with “ESP OFF” the ESP® Dynamic Cornering Assist applies the brakes to selected wheels to promote high agility: while cornering, targeted short braking intervention at the inside rear wheel helps the vehicle to corner with precision. This prevents irritating understeer when turning into bends.
Mercedes-AMG goes even one step further on the CLS 63 AMG S-Model. In keeping with its “Driving Performance” brand claim, a limited-slip rear differential is fitted on the rear axle. The result is a further increase in traction that provides even better driving dynamics and more driving pleasure, in particular on the racetrack.
SUSPENSION AND BRAKING SYSTEM FOR HIGH AGILITY AND DYNAMISM
All CLS 63 AMG models come with the AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension with electronically controlled damping system, steel suspension at the front and air spring system at the rear. Hallmark AMG features including more negative camber on both axles and track widened by 24 millimeters at the front provide more stability at high cornering speeds and better road feel.
The S-Model and the CLS 63 AMG with all-wheel drive are fitted with an optimized 3-link front suspension including axle components made of aluminum. The driver benefits from both more grip and agility as well as decidedly neutral handling characteristics on fast bends. The markedly more performance-oriented elastokinematics are exclusive to the S-Model, and offer the driver even better feedback and grip at the critical limits.
The AMG high-performance braking system is perfectly matched to the high power output. The CLS 63 AMG comes with internally ventilated and perforated brake discs with their generous 360-millimetre dimensions front and rear. An AMG ceramic high-performance composite braking system is exclusively available for the S-Model as an optional feature – recognizable by the even larger 402-millimetre brake discs at the front and the AMG Carbon Ceramic logo on calipers sporting a special paint finish.
