The 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG looks like a big effort by Mercedes-Benz to wrest the C-segment market, which BMW has been ruling. The C-segment is a popular niche and is a hotbed of fierce competition.
Mercedes-Benz has high hopes from the upcoming 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG; the car delivers good power and speed with commendable acceleration. The ubiquitous 6.2L V8 engine produces 450 horses and provides 443 lb-ft of twisting force.
This road scorcher sprints from 0-60mph in a mere 4.5 seconds and the speed governor has been raised to 174 mph. The 19-inch wheels available in Europe won’t be offered in the USA as they have little survival time on urban-America’s potholes.
Though many would have liked it to be based on the manual transmission, the transmission remains 7G-TRONIC, seven speed, automatic which may be called the current workhorse of Mercedes-Benz in transmission systems.
The suspension has been lowered and stiffened. The brakes have been enlarged and have widely improved fade resistance and lower weight.
It makes a style statement with huge front-wheel arches, air extractors and hood bulges. The interiors are lush with a flat bottomed steering wheel, sport bucket seats, and AMG gauges.
C63 will be priced at around $63k, which is lower than the anticipated M3 price. The car has big power and big qualities, BMW better keep a watch on this car.
