2023 Mercedes-AMG E63 S Wagon Final Edition

 

I'm back with another appreciation post regarding the ultimate daily driver and one of my dream cars, the Mercedes-AMG E63 S Wagon. In fact, this is the same E63 Wagon that I featured on this site back in the beginning of August last year, a 2023 Final Edition. This rendition of the ultimate daily driver is the most recent and no longer in production, as the E-Class was redesigned for 2024. Mercedes-Benz's midsize sedan and wagon entering a new generation also means that a new AMG E63 should be on its way in the coming months. As for the now previous E63 S, it received a mid-cycle refresh for the 2021 model year and is powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbo AMG V8 producing 603 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque, sending power to all four wheels via a 9-speed automatic gearbox. It launches from zero to 60 mph in three seconds and is capable of a top speed limited to 180 mph. The latest E63 Wagon can also hit a quarter-mile time of just over 11 seconds. Other enhancements the E63 Wagon has over the standard E-Class Wagon and E-Class All-Terrain include a suspension overhaul, bigger brakes, and a rear-drive only Drift mode. Its interior is like that of a luxury cruiser, featuring plenty of space to fit groceries, luggage, and an entire family comfortably.

 

As for the Final Edition specifically, it is completed in a Matte Graphite Grey Magno exterior with black accents and a gray-and-black nappa leather interior with yellow contrast stitching and carbon fiber trim. In addition, a "Final Edition" badge is attached to the center console, and only 999 total units of the E63 S Final Edition were ever produced. As of the time I am writing this, this Mercedes-AMG E63 S Wagon Final Edition is back on the market at my local Audi/Porsche dealer for a mere $177,888. Ever since I first saw the latest E63 Wagon up close in July, I had seen a different Final Edition example on display at last year's Exotics on Broadway show in August, which is featured in my Best of Exotics on Broadway 2023 multi-part series, and saw this particular example twice more at my local Audi/Porsche dealer in late February and nearly two weeks ago. I absolutely love the Mercedes-AMG E63 S Wagon and will continue to rave about it for as long as possible. It will always be the coolest and greatest fast wagon and all-around car to me, and if I were to win the lottery in the next few days, this amazing vehicle would be one of the first purchases that I make. Not only is it the king of fast wagons, the Mercedes-AMG E63 S Wagon is an excellent fusion of beauty, performance, comfort, practicality, and exclusivity that few other vehicles can match or come close to.

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2016 Porsche 911 R (991)

 

It may look like any other Porsche 911 to most people, but the limited-edition R is one of the most extreme, pure, and sought-after versions of the previous 991 generation of the legendary sports car. The 911 R was produced for only the 2016 model year and is powered by a 4.0-liter flat-six with 500 horsepower and 338 pound-feet of torque mated to a six-speed manual transmission. It can launch from zero to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds and is capable of a top speed of 201 mph. The R's distinct styling aspects compared to other versions of the 991-gen Porsche 911 consist of the GT3 RS' front bumper and center-lock wheels, along with the lack of the large rear wing and other aerodynamic components featured on the GT3 RS. Most 911 Rs are either painted white or silver with contrasting colored stripes running across the top of the vehicle from the rear engine cover to the frunk lid.

 

Only 991 examples of the 991-gen Porsche 911 R were ever built, with a typical 911 R from 2016 currently selling for between $450,000 and $500,000 on the resale market. The total number of 911 Rs that I have seen in person has now reached seven, with this post showcasing the two most recent examples I have seen up close. The first example in solid silver was spotted unexpectedly while I was running errands after attending a car meet on a nice Saturday midday in mid February, while the second example in silver with green stripes was on display at my local Audi/Porsche dealer, the latter of which I had seen much more recently on Thursday last week. Spotting the first example of these two unexpectedly in the wild was absolutely incredible and unbelievable, which originally inspired me to create this specific and more recent post on this special and exclusive Porsche 911. The 911 R may not be my absolute favorite version of the Porsche 911, but it remains an amazing and phenomenal rare sports car. In addition, since purist analog sports cars are dying breed, this has allowed me to develop a greater appreciation for the 911 R and other similar sports cars than I would for some other types of vehicles.

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Tesla Cybertruck

 

It certainly wasn't the first electric truck to hit the market, but after a series of delays since its inception, Tesla has officially released one of the most intriguing, unusual, recognizable, and controversial vehicles currently on sale in the Cybertruck. It entered production in late 2023 for the 2024 model year and currently offers dual-motor and tri-motor configurations, with a rear-wheel drive, single-motor model coming to the Cybertruck portfolio in 2025. The Cybertruck Dual Motor produces a combined 600 horsepower, launches from zero to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds, and carries a top speed limited to 112 mph. The three-motor Cybertruck Beast generates a combined 834 horsepower, launches from zero to 60 mph in 2.6 seconds, and is capable of a top speed limited to 131 mph. A 123-kWh battery is standard on both the Cybertruck Dual Motor and Cybertruck Beast, giving the Dual Motor 340 miles of range and the Beast 301 miles of range. Both the Dual Motor and Beast gain up to 440 and 470 miles of range with an optional range extender located in the truck's cargo bed. The single-motor, rear-wheel drive Cybertruck that is coming next year is estimated to carry a 250-mile range. Every Cybertruck has a standard payload capacity rating of 2500 pounds, while towing capacity is rated at 7500 pounds for the upcoming single-motor Cybertruck and 11,000 pounds for the Cybertruck Dual Motor and Beast models.

Other standard features on the Cybertruck include an adjustable air suspension that provides up to 17 inches of ground clearance, rear-wheel steering, a bare stainless-steel body finish, and a unique tonneau cover. Inside, like practically every other Tesla, the Cybertruck offers a spartan and simplistic interior with nearly all of its controls located in its massive center touchscreen display. Besides the main 18.5-inch touchscreen display up front, the Cybertruck contains a 9.4-inch touchscreen display at the back of the center console for rear-seat passengers, along with some front trunk storage space and a hidden storage compartment beneath the floor of the bed. When hooked up to a Tesla Supercharger, the Cybertruck can add between 128 and 136 miles of range in 15 minutes. Pricing for the Tesla Cybertruck starts at $62,985 for the single-motor model that will go on sale next year, $81,895 for the Dual Motor, and $101,985 for the three-motor Beast.

To date, I have seen roughly five Cybertrucks in person, and I expect to see more examples on the road and at car shows in the coming months. I have only been able to photograph two of these five Cybertrucks so far, with the first one on display at a car show I attended in mid February and the other one spotted right by my local DMV last month. In addition, one of the examples I have seen in person so far (twice to be specific) was wrapped in matte black, making it stand out even further than it already does. Seeing a Cybertruck in person feels almost unreal, and its distinct and unusual shape and design reminds me of that of an alien spaceship or moon rover. It certainly turns the heads of nearly everyone, including non-car enthusiasts, and I wasn't all that shocked when I first saw the Cybertruck in person back in mid February that it received the most attention of any vehicle on display at that specific car show where I first saw it up close at. Overall, I don't see it as the best all-around truck, but the Tesla Cybertruck is definitely one of the most interesting with its cool design, amazing performance, and impressive technology.

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