The first official shots of Mercedes’ new high-performance C63 AMG saloon have been released showcasing Stuttgart’s new sledgehammer sedan that’s set to compete with the upcoming BMW M3 and Audi’s RS4.
Sporting the familiar hand-built 6.2L AMG V8 engine, the C63 churns out 450hp, down on the 507hp in the E63 sedan but still a significant leap in performance over its rival’s offerings. Max torque is a very healthy 600Nm, with more than 500Nm from 2,000 all the way up to 6,250rpm. Expect a 0 to 100km/h time of 4.5 seconds and an electronically controlled 250km/h top speed.
Differences over the regular C-class include the 3.5cm wider body, a new bonnet, AMG labeled trim and 18in wheels as standard with optional 19in alloys to house the 360mm front brake discs.