The latest Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe
Even though it will only be officially unveiled at the New York Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz has been kind enough to spill the beans on their latest C63 AMG Coupe. While it retains many of the features of the 2012 C63 AMG Sedan, the coupe does have a few tweaks and changes. First up the engine, the C63 AMG Coupe comes with a 6.3 litre V8 engine which delivers 451 hp and a peak torque of 443 lb-ft. This allows it to complete 0-100km/h in 4.4 seconds while it caps out at an electronically limited 250km/h. Merc believe these stats will push the new C63 AMG Coupe to the top of its segment. Maintaining the focus on high-performance, the C63 AMG Coupe comes with sports suspension and performance brakes. The AMG Coupe has a separate 3-link front suspension and a reinforced multi-link independent rear suspension with a wider track. It also has specially adjusted spring and damper rates, which have resulted in improved responsiveness as well as less road noise and tyre vibration. The high-performance brakes have internally ventilated perforated discs which improve on responsiveness, decreases stopping distances and higher fade resistance. Looks-wise the AMG coupe has a low profile with a striking arrow-shaped front section over a long hood. The shoulder-line of the car has been emphasized while the C-pillar has been narrowed. Mercedes note how the car has a “sinister low profile”, however the overall look of the car lacks aggression and comes off more corporate than sporty. One redeeming factor is the headlights, which have a crazed psychopath look to them. The new C63 AMG Coupe will only be hitting dealerships in the United States in September this year, so look for a South African release some time after that.