Say Hello To The 400bhp Mercedes-AMG E43

The latest car in Mercedes' '43' range of cars is here, powered by a twin-turbo V6 kicking out almost 400bhp
Say Hello To The 400bhp Mercedes-AMG E43

We’re almost certain that a blistering V8-powered AMG E63 is on the way, but if the expected ~600bhp clout that beast will offer up sounds a bit much, how about this E43? Like the C43 and SLC 43 it’s powered by a twin-turbo, 3.0-litre V6, and it looks rather promising in an understated way.

Say Hello To The 400bhp Mercedes-AMG E43

It’s very much the semi-skimmed counterpart for the eventual full-fat E63, but thanks to 395bhp and 383lb ft of torque from the six-pot under the bonnet, it won’t be sluggish. 0-62mph takes just 4.6 seconds, while an electronic limiter stops the fun at 155mph. Power is sent to all four wheels via a nine-speed automatic gearbox, with the rearmost tyres favoured thanks to a 31:69 torque split.

Say Hello To The 400bhp Mercedes-AMG E43

The chassis has been given a jolly good fettle, with the four-link front axle receiving new steering knuckles and load-bearing joints, while both the front and rear axles get a little more negative camber. You also get a set of three-way adaptive dampers with Comfort, Sport and Sport Plus modes.

Say Hello To The 400bhp Mercedes-AMG E43

The E43 will join the range in September this year, and will make its public debut at the New York Auto Show later this month.

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Comments

quique 1

Why nine speeds?

Becouse it weighs the same as a truck lol

03/10/2016 - 23:03 |
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Anonymous

Every single time I see a Mercedes I want to buy one…I have an addiction, Dr. GeoBaz, help me.

03/10/2016 - 23:04 |
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Anonymous

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Get the cheapest one, they all look the same…

03/11/2016 - 10:35 |
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Anonymous

I thought I was looking at a C or S class on the thumbnail until I re-read the title, dang it Mercedes you such confuse

03/10/2016 - 23:05 |
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quique 1

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

They are all the same ugly design , and the renault powered A and B class…

03/11/2016 - 06:19 |
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Anonymous

Hello

03/10/2016 - 23:08 |
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Anonymous

Nice.

03/10/2016 - 23:09 |
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Press release states 401hp (295kW) which translates to 395.5bhp :)

03/11/2016 - 07:17 |
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Anonymous

This the real C43 AMG. There should be no other -43 AMGs

03/10/2016 - 23:35 |
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Cory Brayshaw

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Love the rims!

03/11/2016 - 00:24 |
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StuttgartMadness

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

the article isn’t about the C43, but the E43. But it does look the same

03/11/2016 - 00:32 |
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hassan haj

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Dude is that a lebanese plate on your bmw ???

03/11/2016 - 07:04 |
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Christopher Mckenna Jr.

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

YES. The first post-merger AMG V8 cannot be recreated. It’s just sacrilege.

03/11/2016 - 14:55 |
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Amir khan

Not a big fan of the shape mercs but I think the e class is pulling it off nicely

03/10/2016 - 23:52 |
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New shape*

03/10/2016 - 23:53 |
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Anonymous

what is mercedes doing? same clothes in different sizes? interior is spot on, exterior is stupid ugly

03/11/2016 - 00:30 |
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Cobb

Hello

03/11/2016 - 00:39 |
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