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New Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 Priced From £155k In The UK, Nearly £16k More Than 751HP Taycan Turbo S

Two months ago, Mercedes unveiled the AMG EQS 53 at the Munich Motor Show as the first electric vehicle to wear the AMG badge. Now, the German automaker has released pricing for it, and it’s about what you’d expect for a range-topping high-performance EV sedan.

The EQS 53 will start at £154,995 (equal to around $208,000 at current exchange rates) in the UK, or 55% more than the base EQS 450’s starting price of £99,995. It’s also more expensive than the current flagship Porsche Taycan Turbo S that’s rated for 761PS / 751HP and kicks off from £139,280 (about $186,900).

For that money, you get a dual-motor AWD drivetrain producing 649 hp (658 PS / 484 kW) and 701 lb-ft (950 Nm) of instant electric torque. Upgrade to the AMG Performance Package with the Night Edition that pushes the starting price to £163,900 (around $220,000) though, and that same drivetrain produces 751 hp (761 PS / 560 kW) and 752 lb-ft (1020 Nm) of torque.

The former enables a 3.8-second sprint to 62 mph (100 km/h) with a top speed of 137 mph (220 km/h), while the latter allows for 3.4 seconds to 62 mph with a top speed of 155 mph (249 km/h). The range is the same for both, with a WLTP-estimated 358 miles (576 km) on tap from the car’s 107.8 kWh battery.

Standard features on all variants include the 56-inch Hyperscreen, an AR heads-up display, Nappa leather upholstery, a Burmester® surround sound system, a Parking package with Active Parking Assist, and 360° camera, Driving Assistance Package Plus, AMG sound programs, AMG-specific bodywork, and an AMG steering wheel.

Included with the Night Edition are 21-inch AMG alloy wheels, a flat-bottomed sport steering wheel, and sport pedals. Upgrading to the £8,995 AMG Performance Package (which is only available with the Night Edition) gets you carbon-ceramic brakes, AMG Dynamic Plus boost for Race Start, the AMG Sound Experience, the AMG Driver’s Package with increased top speed, AMG TRACK PACE, and AMG carbon-fiber interior trim.

Finally, serving as a counterpart to the bold Night Edition is the more subtle Touring specification, which comes with 22-inch AMG multi-spoke alloy wheels and elegant ambient lighting in the cabin. On top of that, you can opt for the £2,995 Rear Luxury Lounge package (only available with the Touring), which outfits the multi-contour rear seats with black Exclusive Nappa leather upholstery, power reclining, luxury headrests, neck and shoulder heating, comfort armrests, separate climate controls, an MBUX tablet, wireless charging, and additional USB ports.

The 2022 Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ is currently on sale now, with the first UK deliveries expected to arrive in April 2022.

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Brabus 900 Rocket Edition Claims The Title Of The World’s Fastest Street-Legal SUV With A 205 MPH Top Speed

The Brabus 900 Rocket Edition was revealed at the 2021 Monaco Yacht Show, claiming the title of the “fastest street-legal SUV in the world” with a top speed of 205 mph (330 km/h).

Brabus will produce only 25 examples of the GLE Coupe-based 900 Rocket Edition, with prices starting at €381,243 ($447,407), excluding taxes.

It was exactly two months ago when Brabus unveiled the 800 SUV Coupe based on the Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe, but it seems now that the tuner had an even faster version on the cards.

Starting with the engine, the twin-turbo V8 has an increased displacement of 4,407cc – up from the stock 3,982cc. The modifications include new turbochargers, larger forged pistons, longer forged piston rods, a billet crankshaft, high-pressure pumps, larger downpipes, and various software updates.

The mill produces an impressive 888 hp (662 kW / 900 PS) and a maximum 1,250 Nm (922 lb-ft) of torque, but the latter is limited to 1,050 Nm (774 lb-ft) in order to “protect the driveline”. Power is transmitted to all four wheels thanks to the 4MATIC+ system through a 9-speed automatic gearbox.

0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) comes in 3.2 seconds, according to Brabus. Combine this with the 205 mph top speed and the new 900 Rocket Edition is -on paper at least- considerably faster than models like the Bentley Bentayga Speed, the Lamborghini Urus, the Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT, and virtually any other stock performance SUV available in the market.

However, in order to achieve it, you need to spec the car with the 23-inch Brabus Monoblock Y “Platinum Edition” wheels, shod in Continental tires (295/30 ZR23 front and 335/30 ZR23 rear) and not the pictured 24-inch Brabus Monoblock Z “Platinum Edition” which come with exposed-carbon aero-discs.

Brabus has also added its own control module in the air suspension system, lowering the car by 25 mm (1 inch). Braking is taken care of from vented and cross-drilled carbon-ceramic brake discs measuring 400 mm (15.7 inches) at the front and 360 mm (14.2 inches) at the rear.

Styling updates are similar to the Brabus 800 SUV Coupe with the body’s exposed carbon-fiber components including a new grille, front splitter, fender extensions, three-piece rear spoiler, diffuser, and additional trim for the inlets/outlets. The stainless sport exhaust system has four titanium/carbon tailpipes with active sound management.

Inside, Brabus has added fine leather upholstery that can be specified in any desired color in combination with Alcantara, noble-wood, and carbon fiber. The display car comes with red accents that are …quite striking to say the least, contrasting with the Superior Gray finish.

Whoever is interested in acquiring the “world’s fastest street-legal SUV” should hurry up and order one, since Brabus will only offer 25 examples of the 900 Rocket. The starting price of €381,243 ($447,407) excluding taxes is significantly higher than the $116,000 price tag of the stock Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe, but the modifications are quite extensive. For peace of mind, Brabus is offering a 3-year or 100,000-km/62,000-mile warranty.

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Lewis Hamilton Is A Big Fan Of The Mercedes-AMG Project One

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It seems like an age since the Mercedes-AMG Project One was first unveiled in September 2017 and while development of the F1-powered hypercar has encountered a few delays in recent years, customer deliveries will begin later this year.

Before that happens, however, seven-time Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton recently had the chance to check it out up close and in person. While it is unclear how involved Hamilton has been in the development of the car, he certainly seems impressed with what his employer has created.

Watch Also: See Lewis Hamilton Jump Into The Mercedes-AMG One Hypercar After Work

One interesting thing about this video is that Hamilton refers to the car as the ‘Project One’, as does the official Mercedes-AMG Facebook page. When the concept was initially unveiled, it was indeed dubbed the ‘Project One’ but the German automaker soon dropped the ‘Project’ from its name, simply referring to it as the ‘One.’ It remains unclear what the production model will be called.

Regardless of its name, we have an excellent idea of the performance the hybrid hypercar will provide. Thanks to a 1.6-liter turbocharged V6 engine from a Mercedes-AMG Formula 1 car, as well as four electric motors, the hypercar churns out over 1,000 hp and will hit more than 217 mph (350 km/h). More impressive will be the vehicle’s acceleration thanks to its immense power, torque, and all-wheel drive system.

Unsurprisingly, Mercedes has had to extensively modify the V6 for street use, including reducing its redline to 11,000 rpm. Nonetheless, the AMG Project One is shaping up to be the nearest thing to a Formula 1 car for the road.

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