C-Class ensures exciting motor racing at the highest level. Now its road-going model is celebrating its debut: the new C63 AMG. Available in sedan and estate versions, the top C-Class model is powered by an AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine. Developing a peak output of 336 kW/457 hp and a maximum torque of 600 Nm, the high-revving, naturally aspirated engine delivers unrivalled figures in this segment. The C63 AMG accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds.
“The AMG brand is renowned the world over. AMG – three letters that have embodied individualism, dynamism, exclusivity, uniqueness and precision for four decades,” says Eckart Mayer, Divisional Manager, Mercedes-Benz Cars.
“Around 22 000 AMG high-performance versions of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been sold between 1993 and 2007,” adds Mayer.
“We are exceptionally pleased to be rated the fourth highest performing market in the overall AMG global market. This is an indication of the success of the AMG brand here in South Africa.”
Power transmission is in the capable hands of the AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC. Equipped with AMG steering-wheel shift paddles and featuring three drive programmes, the seven-speed automatic offers everything from a seriously sporty to a comfort-oriented driving style. The revving function when changing down is a completely new feature. In conjunction with the newly developed front axle, AMG speed-sensitive sports steering and the new, 3-stage ESP, the AMG sports suspension with 18-inch AMG light-alloy wheels ensures both outstanding driving enjoyment and exemplary driving dynamics.
The AMG high-performance brake system with large-dimensioned internally ventilated and perforated disc brakes all-round ensures flawless deceleration even during highly dynamic driving.
Design and equipment: more distinctive than ever before
The quality of design and equipment in the new C63 AMG is more than a match for its outstanding technology. The AMG eight-cylinder top model differentiates itself from the production C-Class more than ever before: in addition to AMG bodystyling, characteristic brand features include the bonnet with power domes, the distinctive AMG radiator grille, flared front wings, the AMG rear apron with a black diffusor insert, the AMG sports exhaust system with two chromed twin tailpipes and the AMG spoiler lip. The interior is dominated by the distinctive AMG sports seats with integrated head restraints, the AMG performance steering wheel in a three-spoke design with a 365-mm rim diameter and a flattened lower section as well as the tubular-design AMG instrument cluster with its AMG main menu.
The combination of expressive design, a decidedly sporty interior and practicality makes the C63 AMG a unique high-performance vehicle.
“The market launch of the sedan sees the C63 AMG retail at R699 000. The estate model will follow later this year, and will be equipped with the same 6.2 litre V8 engine as the sedan. The estate’s claimed performance figures of 0 – 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds is very impressive for this vehicle type.” concludes Mayer.
190 E 3.2 AMG from 1987 was the inspiration for the C63 AMG
To coincide with the 40th birthday of Mercedes-AMG GmbH, the new C63 AMG cuts a very self-assured figure. The V8 top model is already the fifth generation of the AMG C-Class. The family tree goes right back to the 1993 C 36 AMG – the very first vehicle to emerge from the co-operation between Daimler-Benz and AMG. But the first steps were taken six years before. The 190 E 3.2 AMG unveiled in 1987 marked the beginning of the successful career of the dynamic and exclusive mid-range model from Affalterbach.
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