Having paid a visit to Brabus and Fostla, this 2016 Mercedes-AMG S63 Cabriolet is – if anything else – different and will surely get some stares on the road.
Brabus was responsible for fitting a carbon fiber body kit consisting of the front apron, rear diffuser, boot lid spoiler and emblems, whereas the new grille, with vertical slats, is reminiscent of modern AMGs.
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The chrome trim has been blacked out for a stealthier presence and the 21-inch brass wheels give it a Maybach flair. The company was also responsible for giving it custom illuminated door sills, door locking pins, carbon fiber paddle shifters, exclusive floor mats and a few other features, while the wrapping in Olea-Green, with chipping protection, was performed by Fostla.
For such a complex tuning job, one might expect the 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8 to have been upgraded too, but that’s not the case, as it still produces 577 HP (585 PS / 430 kW) and 664 lb-ft (900 Nm) of torque. The stock open-top AMG S63 needs less than 4 seconds to sprint to 62 mph (100 km/h), and will max out at an electronically limited 155 mph (250 km/h).
With 13,670 miles (22,000 km) on the odo and head-turning looks, the S63 is for sale on Mobile. It is advertised with a buy-it-now price of €148,000 ($174,392), including tax, and packs a lot of amenities fitted from the factory, including the head-up display, 360-degree camera system, digital radio, premium sound system, Airscarf that blows hot air around the necks of the occupants and many others.
