Mercedes-Benz has already launched 13 new cars this year, including model updates and entirely new products.
The new-generation Mercedes-AMG C63 S is the new flagship offering in the C-Class family. The car gets plenty of changes over the standard version with the wheelbase stretched by 10 mm, while the front-end bodywork has been lengthened by 56 mm.
Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance : Design
Design highlights include new aggressively designed front and rear bumpers, signature Panamericana grille, quad-tip exhausts. Furthermore, the Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance features 2.5 degrees of rear-wheel steering, 8 AMG driving modes, and AMG Ride Control with adaptive suspension.
Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance : Engine and performance
The Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG is powered by a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder engine with an electrically assisted exhaust gas turbocharging system. The company claims it’s the first series-production engine in the world to feature this technology. The plug-in hybrid gets a 6.1 kWh lithium battery pack, which provides an additional performance boost and an electric range of 12 km. With the electrification, the combined output is an impressive 680 hp and 1020 Nm of peak torque. The kerb weight is 2165 kg. The 0-100 km/h sprint can be achieved in just 3.4 seconds, and the top speed is rated at 280 km/h.
Notably, This is the first time that the Mercedes-AMG C-Class is fitted with active rear axle steering.