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Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG gets same AWD, power boost as new E63 models

Mercedes-Benz recently took the wraps off its updated 2014 E-Class, including the absolutely bonkers E63 AMG sedan (and wagon!). Aside from the obvious styling tweaks, the key changes for the AMG E-Class include a more powerful S-Model trim and the addition of 4Matic all-wheel drive to the historically rear-drive-only platform. We've now learned that those changes will be making their way over to the swoopy CLS63 AMG sedan, as well as the not-for-North America Shooting Brake model. In its base form, the rear-drive CLS63 cranks out 557 horsepower and 531 pound-feet of torque from its ... Read More

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