Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG : First
Look
Jay Williams - 03/January/2011
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Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG

The new rear AMG apron features an integrated diffuser

The C 63 AMG displays elegance with a touch of aggression
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Stuttgart,
Germany - Mercedes-Benz has released details of its 2011 C 63 AMG and with it comes a range of design and technology modifications. The
latest 2011 generation Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG now comes with an
AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission with the "Controlled
Efficiency" mode as standard along with a new power steering pump helps
to reduce the combined NEDC fuel consumption by about ten percent to
12.0 l/100 km. While the AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine is unchanged at 336kW
and can be increased to a maximum of 358kW with the optional AMG
Performance package. Agility, grip and ride comfort have
been enhanced by tweaking the AMG sports suspension. New assistance
systems and a new generation of telematics with internet access
increase both safety and comfort. Styling of the new C
63 AMG has also been revised thanks to its new radiator grille, new AMG
front apron with a lower cross member painted in high-gloss black,
special AMG daytime running lights and side air outlets. Meanwhile
the new bonnet features modified powerdomes that is made of aluminium.
New clear-lens headlamps, wide front wings with the "6.3 AMG" legend
and the new 5 twin-spoke AMG light-alloy wheels which are painted in
titanium grey and have a high-sheen finish dominate the C 63 AMGs
profile. From the rear the C 63 AMG features a new AMG
rear apron, black diffuser insert with three diffuser fins and
two chromed twin tailpipes. Stepping inside the interior
of the C 63 AMG reveals a completely new dashboard design with an
integrated screen. The new all-colour, three-dimensional TFT display in
the middle of the redesigned speedometer welcomes the driver by showing
the AMG logo. The new three-spoke AMG performance steering wheel -
another feature adopted from the CLS 63 AMG - which is trimmed in nappa
leather and features a metallic trim element has a flattened top and
bottom sections as well as grip areas which are specially shaped and
trimmed in perforated leather for driver comfort. Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Specs Displacement: 6208cc Bore x Stroke 102.2 x 94.6mm Compression ratio: 11.3 : 1 Output: 336kW at 6800rpm - 358kW at 6800rpm* Max Torque: 600Nm at 5000rpm Engine weight (dry): 196kg Fuel consumption NEDC combined: 280 g/km Acceleration 0-100km/h: 4.5seconds - 4.4seconds* Top speed: 250km/h electronicaly limited * with AMG Performance package
Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG driving assistance systems: Adaptive Highbeam Assist Active Lane Keeping Assist Active Blind Spot Assist ATTENTION ASSIST DISTRONIC PLUS Speed Limit Assist PARKTRONIC including parking guidance PRE-SAFE Brake Reversing camera Lane Keeping Assist Blind Spot Assist Related Links:
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