2010 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Concept 358

Mercedes-Benz Australia is pleased to introduce Concept 358 and a very special SLS AMG. Both vehicles were co designed by Mercedes-Benz Australia and built by AMG exclusively for the 2010 Australian International Motor Show.

“Australia is one of our favourite markets,” said Mario Spitzner, Director Branding, Marketing & Sales Mercedes-AMG. “We were asked to create two unique AMG vehicles for the Australian International Motor Show.”

“I hope you enjoy them as much as we did building them,” said Spitzner.

C 63 AMG – Concept 358

As the only C 63 AMG in the world to be painted in designo Pearl Orange paint from the AMG factory in Affalterbach, Concept 358 also introduces the AMG Performance Package Plus which lifts power to a staggering 358kW. Also included in the Performance Package Plus are unique 19-inch multi spoke alloy wheels in black, KEYLESS-GO and extended designo leather appointments inside.

In Detail

tags	c63
submitted by	Richard Owen
type	Series Production Car
built at	Germany
engine	V8
position	Front Longitudinal
aspiration	Naturally Aspirated
valvetrain	DOHC, 4 Valves per Cylinder
fuel feed	Fuel Injection
displacement	6208 cc / 378.8 in³
bore	102.2 mm / 4.02 in
stroke	94.6 mm / 3.72 in
compression	11.3:1
power	358 kw / 480.1 bhp @ 6800 rpm
specific output	77.34 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	277.51 bhp per tonne
torque	600 nm / 442.5 ft lbs @ 5000 rpm
body / frame	Unit Steel
driven wheels	RWD
wheel type	19 Inch
steering	Rack & Pinion w/Speed Sensitive Power Assist
f suspension	3-Link w/Coil Springs, Gas-Pressurised Shock Absorbers, Anti-Roll Bar
r suspension	Mulit-Link w/Coil Springs, Gas-Pressurised Shock Absorbers, Anti-Roll Bar
curb weight	1730 kg / 3814 lbs
wheelbase	2765 mm / 108.9 in
front track	1568 mm / 61.7 in
rear track	1525 mm / 60.0 in
length	4725 mm / 186.0 in
width	1795 mm / 70.7 in
height	1438 mm / 56.6 in
transmission	7-Speed Automatic ‘7G Tronic’