Mercedes-Benz has revealed the AMG version of the off-putting new 2010 E-Class, with an upgraded version of the AMG-specific 6.2-litre V8. Dubbed as the E63 AMG, it also sports a number of improvements, while looking better than its more pedestrian non-AMG siblings.
It would seem that premium Mercedes-Benz Brabus got their hands on a pre-production 2010 E-Class, and therefore had time to come up with their custom tuning package to compete with the upcoming E63 AMG. Truth be told, it is hard to hide the bloat of the new E-Class, and while Brabus has succeeded in making the car look better slightly, they still painted it black and took these off-colour photos to hide its ugly factory details.
The all-new 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan, the German manufacturer’s best seller, is back with a new look as controversial as the time it gained four round headlights for the first time. The new E-class is unoriginal in almost all aspects, starting from the Lexus GS-like front end to the Mitsubishi Galant-like rear lights, with a dash of LEDs in the front bumper to get that Audi effect that is so common nowadays on modified cars here. About the only original bit is the flared rear-side fenders, paying homage to 1950s ‘Ponton’ Mercs, although it doesn’t fit in at all on a modern sedan.
Photos of the upcoming 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have been leaked onto the web before its official debut at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show in January. Judging by its looks, maybe the German manufacturer should keep the current model running a little while longer instead of releasing this muddled-up monstrosity.
Mercedes-Benz will be showing off this concept model at the 2008 Paris Auto Show. Called the ConceptFASCINATION or whatever, it offers a clear preview of the upcoming 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.