Then there are the fuel costs. Use the V8's performance to the full, and you won't get anywhere near Mercedes-AMG's official figures, which range from It was the first car to get an AMG model when the C36 AMG arrived in dealers in as an official Mercedes model, rather than an aftermarket upgrade. Faster C43 and C55 models appeared over time, while the current C63 badge arrived in along with a 6.
Today that has been replaced by the more fuel efficient, but just as powerful, 4. With a booming V8 soundtrack, scorching performance and involving handling, it forces you to savour every moment. The twin-turbocharged 4. And the C63 S backs this up with great handling. Sure, the ride is firm, but the Merc delivers great composure. The current Mercedes C-Class isn't the sweetest handling compact executive car. Lifeless handling, and a line-up of modest engines have taken some of the shine off the otherwise upmarket Mercedes.
However, AMG has worked hard to transform the C63 S from a humdrum saloon into a high performance humdinger. The C63 S is engaging and involving, and it maintains a rock-solid composure where rivals such as the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio can get a little flustered. Turn the systems off, and the Mercedes is more approachable. The trade-off for this reassuring control is a firmer ride, even with the adaptive dampers in their softest setting. Further increasing the impression of speed is the standard nine-speed auto gearbox, upgraded from the original seven-speeder.
On the whole it provides fast and crisp shifts via the steering-wheel mounted paddles and delicious throttle blips when you change down a gear. So the Mercedes is powerful, but is it possible to access all this performance on the road? Body control is also excellent, and the C63 S remains composed even during extreme cornering. Drivers can also alter the steering, gearbox and throttle response to suit their mood and road conditions. Nevertheless the M4 comes with a healthy amount of performance thanks to its lower weight, meatier tires and its horsepower and pound-feet of torque.
As a bonus compared with the upcoming C 63 Coupe, the Bimmers also offers a manual transmission option, which is bound to please the ever-shrinking amount of purists out there. Read our full review here. With an exterior look that is clearly part of the "love it or hate it" crowd, the RC F has no direct predecessor, with Lexus developing the model from a clean sheet.
The model is powered by an old-school, naturally-aspirated, 5. Still, despite the intention, the Lexus RC F actually comes a bit short in the performance department, as the car weighs as much as the recently unveiled and much larger Lexus GS F , while its power figures are obviously down on its rivals.
Its high-revving V-8 is good for horsepower and pound feet of torque, and comes paired exclusively to an eight-speed automatic transmission from Aisin. Those numbers are only good enough for a 0-tomph time of 4. While the AMG C63 Coupe still has to prove it is as good on the road and track as it is on paper, it should be one hell of a performer.
Along with the Lexus RC F it will be the only performance coupe in its segment that is still faithful to the V-8 formula, while also bringing much improved fuel economy figures compared with its predecessor.
Moreover, it seems as if it will beat the BMW M4 in just about any department and will probably give Audi a good reason to speed up development of the next-generation RS5. Find them in the "Pictures" tab. Even so, it still leaves a lot to the imagination, since only fragments of the model are shown.
The countdown page announces that the official debut will be made in just 7 days, so stay tuned for the official details! Creating the rendering was pretty simple, as our artist just took what he already knew about the Mercedes-AMG C63 Sedan, hacked off the rear doors,and tweaked the roofline.
The AMG 4. Our customers can therefore experience the progress with each of their senses: seeing, hearing, feeling and, above all, driving! The market launch will begin in March The expressive exterior design differs significantly from the Mercedes-Benz model, which shares merely the same doors, roof and boot lid. The powerful 8-cylinder engine, together with the increased track width on the front and rear axles, calls for a redesigned front end and a model-specific rear assembly as well as new side walls.
The larger wheel arches allow the use of wider tyres up to millimetres on the front axle and up to millimetres on the rear axle , contributing to improved lateral acceleration, traction and agility. Under the outer skin, the body structure has been reinforced in key areas to transfer and compensate the extreme longitudinal and lateral forces from the powertrain and suspension.
There is also the model-specific rear axle carrier. The millimetre-longer aluminium bonnet is adorned by two distinctive powerdomes, which are among the typical distinguishing features and underscore the muscular appearance.
The extremely wide front section is characterised by large air inlets and precisely positioned flics. The typical AMG "A-wing" front spoiler is three-dimensional, also serving as an air deflector for the three cooling air inlets.
Additional flics ensure an optimal flow of air to the cooling modules. And a front splitter at the bottom of the front apron helps to reduce front-axle lift. The side line, too, presents an entirely unique face thanks to the large wheels, which finish flush with the body on the far outside, and the special side skirts. The C63 cabriolet has a standard power-operated soft top available in three colors and offers 8.
The standard setup in the Mercedes-AMG features a Options include factory navigation and a head-up display. You might also want to consider the optional AMG Drive Unit, which provides quick-access buttons on the steering wheel to adjust the car's many drivetrain and chassis settings.
Another option is AMG Track Pace, which lets you store performance data from your vehicle in the infotainment interface when you're driving on a road course. Every C63 comes equipped with basic safety features such as a forward-collision system and blind-spot monitoring.
Additional driver-assistance aids are available, including Level 2 semi-autonomous features such as adaptive cruise control with automatic resume capability in stop-and-go traffic and lane-change assist which can steer into the next lane for you.
These items are part of the Driver Assistance package, which must be purchased in combination with the Multimedia package. Key safety features include:. Mercedes-AMG's warranty is nothing special for this price range. May 11, Trending Now. It will be powered by an upgraded EcoBoost V6. From the moment Read more. The Subaru Crosstrek and the related Impreza sedan should be remodeled for Its design will be more evolutionary than revolutionary Some design They currently have 55, R1 vehicle pre-orders.
Production is slowly ramping up. During the last week of October, they assembled R1Ts.
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