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German specialist takes the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance to 964 hp

With the permission of the very expensive and spectacular Mercedes-AMG ONE, which directly equips an engine derived from Formula 1, the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance is the most powerful street model of the Affalterbach brand, but as we know, for some it is never enough.

The model is a four-door coupe that uses a plug-in hybrid propulsion system or PHEV, with an output of 843 hp and a huge maximum torque of 1,400 Nm. More than enough numbers for the vast majority of mortals.

Still, the German specialist Opus decided to give this plug-in hybrid from AMG a squeeze, presented its 'Stage 1' preparation, so it is possible that in the future the company will extract even more power from the model with a later 'Stage 2' , whose objective is to surpass 1,000 hp.

The Nürburgring-based preparer has increased the power of the electrified model to 964 hp, while the maximum torque rises to 1,550 Nm, a figure that is electronically limited. In this case, the V8 reaches 759 hp, while the rest was extracted from the electrical part.

The company also offers a special exhaust valve control system, as well as an OBD module to reduce body height.

Of course, these numbers translate into spectacular performance. Opus claims a 0-100 km/h acceleration in just 2.7 seconds, slightly faster than the standard model, as well as a 0-200 km/h sprint in 8.5 seconds (one second less).

The preparer also took the opportunity to show his creation in an unrestricted stretch of an Autobahn in Germany, where he proved that the car is capable of reaching 321 km/h, as shown in the video below.

The preparation for the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance will go on sale in October of the same year, as soon as it receives the relevant approval from the TÜV.

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