In 2007 Mercedes Benz introduced the new body style for the C-Class, which
admittedly, was like your girl/boyfriend going from a 6 to an 8. The new model
was re-inspiring and gave the C-Class a new more modern look.
Then in 2008, they came out with the AMG version of the C-Class, which was
the equivalent of your girl/boyfriend working out, gaining some muscle and
wearing make-up or gel (assuming that gel still makes you look cool),
respectively. By working out and gaining muscle, I mean by about 68% and 72% in
the horsepower and torque department, respectively, to 451 hp and 443 lb-ft.
What happens after such an increase in muscle is you can now do a sprint to 60
mph in only 4.5 seconds rather than a measly 6.2 seconds in that less attractive
C 350.
When launching an AMG version there will always be cosmetic upgrades
alongside the above mentioned power upgrades. For a guy, this is sort of like
adding gel to your hair, but I'm not talking about Pauly-D type of gel, rather a
more sophisticated refined look like Pierce Brosnan. On a more feminine note,
the cosmetic changes from the base-model to the AMG is sort of like adding
makeup to a girl yielding drastic aesthetic changes.
Okay, enough ranting back to the C63 AMG... the base model was already a good
looking car, but with the added AMG gel and makeup, it is now a dime piece. And
this is a huge reason why the C63 AMG is one of my favorite luxury sports
sedans, next to the 2010 M5 of course. The cosmetic/structural improvements
include a 35mm wider road-hugging stance which is hidden by the larger fender
flares. This not only looks better, but also improves the car's handling around
corners. Another cosmetic upgrade is the lower bumper and the hood, which when
mixed with everything else, subconsciously says that this Merc means
business.
Despite this being a serious AMG performance car, we know that Mercedes Benz
frowns upon a manual gearbox as it is not proper for a luxury car. That is why
this one is fitted with an AMG Speedshift Plus 7G-Tronic transmission. There are
3 settings, "Manual", "Comfort" and "Sport" and the difference between the modes
is shift speed/smoothness. A benefit of the transmission is that the power is
distributed across 7 speeds rather than 6, allowing the C63 to hit 60 mph (4.5
seconds), 75 mph (6.3) and the quarter-mile (12.5 seconds @ 114 mph)
quicker.
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Additionally, the transmission features an automatic throttle-blipping
function during downshifts, making it the first C63 AMG to do so. The almost
completely jolt-free downshifting process has a particularly positive effect
when braking before corners on the racetrack, or the more likely scenario, on
the street during spirited on-ramp cornering.
If you realize you're going too fast, you can easily go from 60-0 in 114 ft
by way of the internally ventilated and perforated disc brakes which are located
on all four corners. The front brakes are 360 x 36-millimetre discs with
six-piston fixed calipers, while at the rear the discs are 330 x 26-millimetre
with four-piston fixed calipers.
And last but not lease is the AMG interior. The interior has new sports seats
and a performance steering wheel. The seats not only feature a new design with
cross-piping and AMG lettering, but also an adaptive backrest with adjustments
for the side bolsters and lumbar support. Perfect handling control is assured
with the new AMG performance steering wheel in a three-spoke design, which has a
flattened lower section. The upper section is covered in perforated leather, and
two silver AMG shift paddles enable the gears to be shifted manually.
All-in, this is another solid product coming from AMG and I am a huge fan!
The only issue is that this really is a luxury car deep down, but worry no
longer for the geniuses at AMG have figured out how to cut the amount of doors
in half, increase horsepower and make an actual Mercedes Benz designed for a
track. To view this thing of beauty click here C63 AMG Black Series Coupe.
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