Here's a twisted idea: take an elegant Mercedes-Benz C Class sedan and stuff an enormous V8 engine under the hood. That's the concept behind the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG, which arrived on the Mercedes-Benz Canadian website this weekend.
The C63 is the entry-level AMG vehicle in the North American marketplace, specially tuned by the German manufacturer's go-fast gurus. The 6.2 liter V8 engine installed makes 451 horsepower in this application, bettering the output of competition like the Audi RS4, BMW M3 and upcoming Lexus IS-F. It cranks the rear wheels through a seven-speed automatic with shift-paddles.
Styling upgrades help to set the AMG model apart. These include a lowered stance, larger wheels and trademark quad-exhausts to leave an unmistakable impression with other motorists following behind. The entire package rides atop a system called Agility Control, which offers selective damping of the sport suspension.
Shoppers may also specify options like a premium stereo system with CD changer, keyless access, a rear-window sunshade, navigation system and voice command.
The C63 AMG is on sale now, and starts at $63,500.
photo:Mercedes-Benz
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The C63 is the entry-level AMG vehicle in the North American marketplace, specially tuned by the German manufacturer's go-fast gurus. The 6.2 liter V8 engine installed makes 451 horsepower in this application, bettering the output of competition like the Audi RS4, BMW M3 and upcoming Lexus IS-F. It cranks the rear wheels through a seven-speed automatic with shift-paddles.
Styling upgrades help to set the AMG model apart. These include a lowered stance, larger wheels and trademark quad-exhausts to leave an unmistakable impression with other motorists following behind. The entire package rides atop a system called Agility Control, which offers selective damping of the sport suspension.
Shoppers may also specify options like a premium stereo system with CD changer, keyless access, a rear-window sunshade, navigation system and voice command.
The C63 AMG is on sale now, and starts at $63,500.
photo:Mercedes-Benz
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