Mercedes-Benz says the new C 63 AMG Coupé, a stand-alone, high performance car that appeals to all the senses: unmistakable design is teamed up with a high-performance drive system and dynamic handling.
The new Coupé rounds off the successful C-Class AMG model range, which includes the classic Saloon as well as the practical Estate models.
The C 63 AMG Coupé also enhances the AMG family of Coupés: in addition to the CLS 63 AMG and the CL 63 AMG, Mercedes-AMG GmbH is now able to offer another dream car featuring a high-performance eight cylinder engine.
The AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine in the C 63 AMG Coupé has a maximum output of 336 kW and peak torque of 600 Nm, delivering powerful traction and firstclass performance figures: the Coupé accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and the top speed is 250 km/h (electronically limited).
The new Coupé variant benefits from all the technology updates that have served the C 63 AMG Saloon and Estate models so well. Fuel consumption is reduced through the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission with its "Controlled Efficiency" mode as standard and a new power steering pump: overall combined consumption figures for the C 63 AMG Coupé are 12.1 l/100 km.
AMG Performance package for a maximum output of 358 kW
This fuel consumption figure also applies to the performance version generating 358 kW, courtesy of the AMG Performance package. Available as an option, this package improves acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h to 4.3 seconds, with technology transferred from the SLS AMG responsible for the 22 kW increase in output. The forged pistons, connecting rods and lightweight crankshaft adopted from the gull-wing model's high-tech drive system save three kilograms in weight. This reduces inertia and enhances the agility and responsiveness of the high-revving, eight-cylinder naturally-aspirated engine.Visually, the AMG Performance package can be identified by the variable intake manifold in titanium grey under the bonnet, the AMG high-performance braking system with composite front discs and red painted brake callipers all round, the carbon-fibre spoiler lip on the boot lid and the AMG Performance steering wheel in nappa leather with an Alcantara grip area.
Key data at a glance:
C 63 AMG Coupé
Displacement 6208 cc
Bore x stroke 102.2 x 94.6 mm
Compression ratio 11.3 : 1
Output 336 kW at 6800 rpm
358 kW at 6800 rpm*
Max. torque 600 Nm at 5000 rpm
Engine weight (dry) 195 kg 192* kg
Fuel consumption NEDC 12.0 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 280 g/km
Fuel consumption NEDC 12.0 l/100 km 4.4 s 4.3 s*
Top speed 250 km/h**
* with the AMG Performance package; ** electronically limited
Emotion and high performance
Emotion and high performance
Wednesday, 08 February 2012