AMG is the German automaker’s in-house tuner division and for the 2008 model year, Mercedes-Benz decided to update its S-Class sedan models. The result is the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG, a big and fast sedan. It may be big but those who’ve taken it out for a test drive are saying that even though they were already going 75mph, it felt as though 45mph.

Of course, as it has been tuned by AMG, the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG features a lot of electronics such as a stereo system with a great audio quality and a nice navigation display. Aside from that, would-be owners of this Mercedes-Benz beauty will be able to experience a unique relaxation brought by the massage seats feature of the model.

There’s also the presence of the speech recognition system. This recognition system speaks with a clear and pleasant female voice. The speech recognition guides the driver on how to use the navigation system and the navigation system. Another luxury of this model is its Bluetooth telephone system.

Owners of this Mercedes-Benz model can also enjoy the car’s adaptive cruise control. When this system is activated, the S63 AMG will use its radar to follow the car in front of it so that it could match its speed. At the same time, it will also drive safely by maintaining a safe driving distance and operating its own accelerator and brakes. But of course, drivers should still keep their hands on the steering wheel for more control.

A Night Assist Vision has also been installed in the 2008 S63 AMG to help drivers with driving during the night. It makes use of a night vision camera which provides drivers with a nicely illuminated image of what’s ahead of their car. This feature is really helpful as its video would show much more of the road ahead than what they will see on their windshield.

The powertrain under the hood is impressive as well. AMG equipped it with a 6.3-liter V8 engine with its cylinders coated in a special finish in order to reduce friction. This engine is capable of 518 horsepower and is mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission that’s been tuned to allow faster shifts. This engine allows the driver to speed up from 0-60mph in a matter of 4.5 seconds. But even though it’s that quick to reach that speed, drivers will not feel body roll as the model makes use of tires that make a pleasant singing sound when on the road.

The EPA recorded the fuel economy of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG and it showed the car is capable of only 11 miles per gallon in the city and 17 mpg on the highway.

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