2022 Mercedes-AMG S63e Loses More Camo For Our Best Look Yet

The upcoming Mercedes-AMG S63e has been spied again, this time winter testing and with minimal camouflage. Previously seen wearing a full-body disguise, the latest shots show the most significant changes will be to the bumpers.

The Panamericana grille is on full display, with only the large, centrally-mounted Mercedes-Benz badge covered up. Although camouflaged, it’s evident that the front bumper is more aggressive than the standard S-Class, with what looks to be functional cooling grilles on either side.

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The rear badge is covered up, but moving down to the rear bumper, you’ll notice more sports-derived features incorporated. This prototype features the same quad-pipes as the earlier mules we’ve spotted. But what’s intriguing is what has placed between them: the visible outline of a center diffusor — an element that was carefully blanked off in previous images.

The S63e sports oversized brake discs and calipers, as seen through the mismatched rims. Also apparent are the dual filler flaps, one apparently for recharging — the S63e is expected to support DC fast charging in addition to the standard AC port.

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The AMG S63e comes at an interesting time of transition for Mercedes-Benz. The addition of a plug-in hybrid to the range-topping performance S-Class is a relatively new concept for the AMG arm.

The previous-gen S63 sported a Biturbo V8, putting out 608 hp. The S63e is expected to retain the use of a V8 but will add an electric motor for more power and improved emissions. Figures are unconfirmed as yet but expect the output to be anywhere between 600-700 hp, along with all-wheel drive and a sub-4-second 0-60 mph (96 km/h) time.

There are also rumors that an even more mental S-Class could be in the works, with the S73e name bandied around. With the S63e seemingly entering the final stages of its winter testing, we could be in for a reveal towards the end of 2021.