# Supercar Luxury Sedans The Mercedes-AMG E63 S Boasts a Powerful Engine and a Drift Mode By Hayley McGlone | Published 2016-10-27 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e63-s References: [topgear](http://www.topgear.com/car-news/first-look/new-mercedes-amg-e63-and-it-has-drift-mode) & [businessinsider](http://www.businessinsider.com/mercedes-benz-amg-e63-bmw-m5-fighter-2016-10/) The new [Mercedes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-eqs)-AMG E63 S 4MATIC+ has 27bhp more than the AMG [GT-R](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-car) and is all-wheel drive. The E63 S has a 4.0-litre twin-turbo [V8](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sl43) engine with a nine-speed dual clutch, and boasts up to 604bhp and 627lb ft of torque that powers the car to go 0-62mph in 3.4 seconds, which makes it 0.2 seconds faster than the AMG GT-R. The sedan can outperform the supercar because it is engineered with fully variable torque distribution between the front and rear axles. In 'Race' mode, the ESP is completely deactivated and the gearbox is switched to manual. This mode engages 'Drift Mode' and turns the car into 100 percent rear wheel drive. The E63 S can easily transition from luxury sedan to sleek supercar for when the driver is inclined for a more fun drive. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Luxury Sedan Performance:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in engineering and design of high-performance sedans with impressive acceleration and torque power. - **All-wheel Drive Sports Sedans:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating more powerful all-wheel drive sedans with fully variable torque distribution between the front and rear axles to outperform supercars. - **Adaptive Driving Modes:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in designing adaptive driving modes that provide greater agility, speed, and maneuverability by enabling smooth transitions between luxury sedan and supercar modes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Automotive:** Opportunity for luxury automotive manufacturers to innovate and outperform their competition by designing sedans with impressive speed, handling, and luxury features while not compromising on practicality and comfort. - **Sports Car:** Opportunity for sports car manufacturers to expand their market by creating all-wheel drive sedans with high-performance capabilities that can compete with supercars. - **Automotive Electronics:** Opportunity for automotive electronics manufacturers to develop adaptive driving modes that improve the driving experience and enable smooth transitions between luxury sedan and high-performance supercar modes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Performance-Focused Plug-In Hybrid Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-canada1.md) - [Luxe Long-Range Electric Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-eqs.md) - [Track-Ready Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gt-black-series.md) - [Masterfully Modified SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modified-suv.md) - [High-Performance Luxury SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highperformance-luxury-suv.md) - [Expansive Infotainment Display Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-mercedesbenz-eclass.md) - [Luxury Sedan Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2027-mercedesbenz-sclass.md) - [Distinguished Digitally-Focused EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesmaybach-eqs-suv.md) - [Wagon-Style Off-Road Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-allterrain-eclass.md)