2011 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupé
In the shape of the new C 63 AMG coupé, Mercedes-AMG is presenting an autonomous, high-performance car that appeals to all the senses. Distinctive design is combined with a powerful drive package and dynamic handling. The new coupé joins the successful C-Class AMG family, which includes the classic saloon as well as the practical estate model. The C 63 AMG coupé also enhances the AMG family of coupés: in addition to the CLS 63 AMG and the CL 63 AMG, Mercedes-AMG GmbH is now able to offer another dream car featuring a high-performance eight-cylinder engine. The market launch commences in Summer 2011.
The AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine in the C 63 AMG coupé delivers a maximum output of 457 hp and peak torque of 600 Newton metres for outstanding performance: the coupé is capable of accelerating from 0 to 62 mph in 4.5 seconds and the top speed is 155 mph (electronically limited). With this kind of specification, the new two-door vehicle is set to take the lead in its segment.
The new coupé variant benefits from all the technology updates that have been adopted on the C 63 AMG saloon and estate models. Deploying the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission with “Controlled Efficiency” mode as standard and a new power steering pump reduces fuel consumption: the combined NEDC figure for the C 63 AMG coupé is 23.5 mpg.
This fuel consumption figure also applies to the performance version generating 487 hp courtesy of the AMG performance package. Available as an option, this package improves acceleration from 0 to 62 mph to 4.4 seconds, with technology transferred from the SLS AMG responsible for the 30 hp increase in output. The forged pistons, connecting rods and lightweight crankshaft adopted from the gull-wing model’s high-tech drive system save three kilograms in weight. This reduces inertia and enhances the agility and responsiveness of the high-revving, eight-cylinder naturally aspirated engine. Visually, the AMG performance package can be identified by the variable intake manifold in titanium grey under the bonnet, the AMG high-performance braking system with composite front discs and red painted brake callipers all round, the carbon fibre spoiler lip on the boot lid and the AMG performance steering wheel in nappa leather with an Alcantara® grip area.
In Detail
| tags | c63 |
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| type | Series Production Car |
| built at | Germany |
| price £/td> | £57,165 |
| 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 | Unitary Steel Monocoque |
| driven wheels | RWD |
| wheel type | 5 twin-spoke AMG light-alloy |
| front tires | 235/40 R 18 |
| rear tires | 255/35 R 18 |
| front brakes | Ventilated & Cross Drilled Discs |
| rear brakes | Ventilated & Cross Drilled Discs |
| front wheels | F 48.3 x 20.3 cm / 19 x 8 in |
| rear wheels | R 48.3 x 22.9 cm / 19 x 9 in |
| 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 ‘AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT’ |
| top speed | ~250 kph / 155.3 mph |
| 0 – 100 kph | ~4.4 seconds |
| combined fuel econ eu | 12.0 L/100 km or 19.60 mpg-us |
| emission | 280 g/km |
