Mercedes-AMG E63 S Wagon (S213)

 

Next up from this year's Legends of the Autobahn show at Monterey Car Week is one of the absolute greatest cars in existence, the Mercedes-AMG E63 S Wagon. Based on the previous 213 generation E-Class, the AMG E63 S Wagon was produced from 2018 through 2023, with a facelifted version introduced for 2021. Powering the previous AMG E63 S Wagon is a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 with 603 horsepower and 627 pound-feet of torque paired to a nine-speed automatic gearbox and Mercedes-Benz's 4Matic+ all-wheel drive system. It launches from zero to 60 mph in three seconds and can reach a top speed limited to 180 mph. Alongside the performance upgrades and some aesthetic enhancements, the AMG E63 S Wagon adds a sport-tuned suspension, larger brakes, and a rear-drive-only drift mode over the standard E-Class Wagon and All-Terrain versions. Inside, the AMG E63 S Wagon features a great, beautiful, and premium interior that can comfortably seat five adults and offers several cubic feet of cargo space to carry luggage, groceries, and other necessities. 

The second example pictured here is the 2023 Final Edition of the previous AMG E63 S Wagon, which is distinguished by its Matt Graphite Grey Magno exterior finish, Final Edition badges on its D-pillars and center console, high-gloss black accents, tinted windows from the B-pillar back, specific wheel design, added carbon fiber interior trim, standard highly-adjustable heated performance seats, and titanium grey pearl-and-black nappa leather upholstery with yellow contrast stitching. Only 999 examples were allocated for the 2023 AMG E63 S Wagon Final Edition. Earlier versions of the S213 Mercedes-AMG E63 S Wagon can be currently found for between $70,000 and $80,000 on the resale market, while the facelifted version from 2021 and 2023 can be found for around $100,000 and up to $140,000 for the Final Edition. There is still no word from Mercedes-Benz yet on if there will be an AMG E63 S model coming for the current 214 generation E-Class, but the AMG E53 will suffice for now as the top-of-the-line performance-focused E-Class. 

I had a feeling that there would be at least one AMG E63 S Wagon on display when I attended this year's Legends of the Autobahn show on Thursday, and I was certainly in for a treat with this particular show displaying both a pre-facelifted 2018-20 model and a 2023 Final Edition. Not only was this one of my top highlights from this year's Legends of the Autobahn, but both of these AMG E63 S Wagon examples are the winners of what I like to call the "Carson is the Type of Guy" Award. Overall, the S213 Mercedes-AMG E63 S Wagon remains at the top of my list of dream cars that I aspire to own one day. It does many things incredibly well in terms of styling, performance, luxury, practicality, and exclusivity. Lastly, while both are absolutely amazing, I prefer the previous AMG E63 S Wagon over the current AMG E53 Wagon due to the E63 S' V8 engine and lower digital interface overload. Stay tuned for more content from this year's Legends of the Autobahn show coming up in the next several posts. 

Vehicle Specifications Source: Car and Driver 

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Lotec Sirius

 

The Lotec Sirius is one of the coolest, craziest, and rarest cars that most people have never heard of or are not familiar with. It was completed by German manufacturer Lotec in 2001 to take on the McLaren F1 and is powered by a 6.0-liter Mercedes-Benz V12 producing between 850 and 1,200 horsepower along with 737 pound-feet of torque. Its Mercedes-Benz-sourced V12 is paired to a six-speed manual sending power to the rear wheels. Lotec claims that the Sirius can launch from zero to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds and accomplish a top speed of 242 mph. The Sirius utilizes a carbon-fiber body over a tubular steel spaceframe and carbon monocoque chassis to maintain its relatively light weight. Other notable mechanical and aesthetic components of the Lotec Sirius consist of butterfly doors, a limited-slip differential, electronic traction control, power steering, front and rear anti-roll bars, anti-lock brakes, and 19-inch wheels. Inside, the Lotec Sirius' cabin is very similar to those of other hardcore supercars and focused race cars of its era, but with some added creature comforts designed to make the vehicle more usable for everyday driving. 

Lotec intended to produce five units of the Sirius per year in the early 2000s, but investor issues and large expenses resulted in the Sirius only ever being a one-off creation. Pricing for the Lotec Sirius started at around $515,000 when new, but this unique one-of-one supercar is likely worth at least a few million dollars today. The Lotec Sirius made its latest public appearance at this year's Monterey Car Week, and I saw it up close for the first time when it was on display at the Legends of the Autobahn show during the one day I was in the Monterey area for Car Week this year. There were several unique and amazing cars and builds on display and parked nearby at this particular show, but the Lotec Sirius was by far the coolest, most impressive, most exclusive, and most unusual car there if I had to narrow the selection down to one. Before Monterey Car Week this year, I had not seen or heard much about the last Lotec supercar ever made, but that all changed after I saw it in the flesh for the first time on Thursday. Overall, the Lotec Sirius is a truly insane and extremely incredible one-off supercar, and seeing it in person for the first time ever was certainly one of the top highlights of my Monterey Car Week experience this year. Stay tuned for more content from my one day attending this year's Monterey Car Week festivities coming up in the next several posts. 

Vehicle Specifications Sources: Lotec Legacy, Below the Radar 

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Best of BMW CCA Cars & Coffee (August 2026)

 The next morning after Friday night's Cars and Cameras was the August 2026 edition of the monthly local BMW CCA Cars and Coffee. Considering how Cars and Cameras went down the night before, expectations were lowered in comparison for this latest BMW CCA Cars and Coffee. While many vehicles that appeared at Saturday morning's cars and coffee were ones I had seen at least once before, some that were not at Cars and Cameras were in attendance at this most recent cars and coffee. These include a recently-acquired Superman/Captain America-spec Porsche 911 GT3 RS example I had not seen up close before until Saturday. Per usual, featured here are the coolest, my favorite, and most notable cars that appeared at the most recent local BMW Cars and Coffee. In addition, the coolest car that I saw pass by Saturday's Bimmer Club Cars and Coffee that did not take part in it and I was unable to take photos of was a Ferrari F8 Tributo. Fortunately for me, I saw that particular F8 Tributo and got photos of it at last month's PCA (Porsche) Cars and Coffee. Overall, this month's local BMW CCA Cars and Coffee following Friday night's Cars and Cameras was the icing on the cake to a fantastic second weekend of August. Enjoy and watch this space for more exciting new content coming next week. 

Lamborghini Aventador Roadster 

Porsche 911 GT3 RS (992) 

Porsche 911 Turbo/S (992) 

Corvette ZR1 (C7) 

Porsche 911 GT3 (991.2) 

Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4-Door 

Corvette Roadster (C3) 

Corvette Stingray (C8) 

BMW M3 (E30) 

BMW M3 Coupe (E92) 

Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing 

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