Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG : First Look

Jay Williams - 03/January/2011

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

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