Unlike Chrysler, the Germans at Mercedes are more open to bringing engine downsizing to the market and to their performance models.
![2012 Mercedes E63 AMG](https://www.automotorblog.com/storage/2011/04/2012-Mercedes-E63-AMG-1.jpg)
This is why one of their most important exhibits at the New York Auto Show held the latest model of the 2012 Mercedes E63 AMG, one with a smaller engine.
Even though the E63 name remains, this car now uses Mercedes’ AMG 5.5 liter twin-turbo V8 engine instead of the famous 6.3 liter naturally aspirated unit.
Some cubes may be missing but none of the performance disappeared because the AMG division really worked a number on the Mercedes E63.
![2012 Mercedes E63 AMG](https://www.automotorblog.com/storage/2011/04/2012-Mercedes-E63-AMG-3.jpg)
In standard trim you get 518 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque but you also get fuel economy levels improved by around 22%.
In case you want your 2012 Mercedes E63 AMG saloon fitted with the AMG Performance Pack, you’ll be bumping those figures up to 550 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque, all of which come with a top speed of 186 mph, compared to the standard, limited, 155.
![2012 Mercedes E63 AMG](https://www.automotorblog.com/storage/2011/04/2012-Mercedes-E63-AMG-2.jpg)
Even in the world of performance motoring, downsizing can be a good thing, after all this three pointed star saloon is a clear example of that.
Mercedes claims that pricing on the 2012 E63 AMG will be announced closer to launch.
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