2011 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG

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The Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG departs from past AMG C-Class models with a unique hood, with two power domes, widened front fenders and a special front fascia and other body components not shared with any C-Class model.

The rear of the C63 AMG, features the standard LED lights, along with the black diffuser insert and the AMG sport exhaust system with two twin chrome tailpipes. The AMG spoiler on the trunk reduces lift and ensures greater handling stability at high speeds.

This decidedly sporty theme is continued in the interior of the C63 AMG, which has special AMG sport seats with integrated head restraints for the first time. 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 flat-bottom steering wheel in a three-spoke design, which has a rim diameter of 14.2 inches. The side sections are covered in perforated leather, and two silver AMG shift paddles.

The trademark AMG instrument cluster features newly styled dials (with red needles), AMG-specific lettering, the "6.3 V8" logo in the tactometer and a new night-time design.

The AMG main menu in the central display allows numerous settings, with "Warm Up", "Set Up" and "RACE" modes activated via buttons on the steering wheel. "Warm Up" displays the engine oil and coolant temperature, "Set Up" the current ESP mode and the transmission mode "S", "C" or "M". "RACE" mode makes the RACETIMER available, where the driver is able to measure lap times on a racetrack.

AMG V8 Power for the C63 AMG

One of the most powerful naturally aspirated production V8s ever, the 6.3-liter AMG engine boasts a wealth of exciting features derived from AMG's highly successful racing efforts.

Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG: Review (2/2)