Mercedes-Benz C63 2010 News

New generation Mercedes-Benz C63-S to pack 375kW of power.

Just in case the letters AMG don’t quite satisfy your need for performance, Mercedes have released details of an even hotter version of the C63. Dubbed Edition 507 (for the horsepower rating), the range -- comprising a sedan, coupe and estate -- is powered by a beast of an engine with outputs of 373kW and 610Nm.That’s an increase of 37kW and 10Nm over the garden variety AMG version, and 0-100km/h acceleration figures are similarly impressive at 4.2 seconds for the sedan and coupe and 4.3 seconds for the estate.The extra oomph comes as a result of a technology transfer from the 6.3-litre eight-cylinder naturally aspirated powerplant adopted from the SLS AMG.The new C63 AMG range is electronically limited to 280 km/h but it’s not just all about the beastly power. There are also aesthetic improvements both inside and out.Brakes have been beefed up too with composite discs standard as well as red painted callipers. The instrument cluster gets some red applications too and if further differentiation is needed from the C63 AMG there’s a list of optional extras available.To prevent any confusion with the regular AMG version there’s a range of exclusive design features. Some of these include two openings for expelling engine heat on the aluminium bonnet, spoiler lip on the boot lid, a set of light-alloy 19-inch wheels or even lighter optional 5 spoke 18-inch alloys.Further details of the 507 will come at the world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show which starts on March 5. It’s scheduled to go on sale in Germany in June and Australia should get it in the second half of 2013. Further details on pricing, availability and specifications will be confirmed closer to the local launch. 

It's the limited-edition Black Series update of the thumping Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG, complete with a carbon-fibre weight-loss program and the most powerful engine yet fitted to a C-Class car.The newcomer - officially the C63 AMG Black Series - has 380 kiloWatts and 620 Newton-metres of torque, which translates into a 0-100km/h sprint time of 4.2 seconds and a top speed beyond 310km/h - provided the compulsory German speed limiter is disabled.A handful of Black Cs will come to Australia next year but there is no firm detail yet on delivery dates or prices.Based on previous Black Series cars, and the current C63 at $152,800, the bottom line is likely to be around $220,000.The Black C has a giant new front bumper with huge air inlets, vents in the alloy bonnet and a rear diffuser, guards widened by 42 millimetres on each side at the rear, and 19-inch alloy wheels. There is also an optional Track Package, although this is not confirmed for Australia.AMG says development of the Black C has its roots in the program for the SLS Gullwing, including its V8 engine and the customer racing program with the car that includes the Peter Hackett version currently competing in Australia."The new C 63 AMG Coupé Black Series is the best proof there is for the permanent transfer of technology from the race track to the road," says the head of Mercedes-AMG, Ola Kallenius.

The silver Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 driven by Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton is now a celebrity in its own right.  The super sedan was sold on Wednesday for $157,000 -- $7000 more than its book price -- to a leading but unnamed Mercedes-Benz dealer.The hot luxury V8 achieved icon status when the British Formula 1 driver was nabbed by police last week doing a burnout in St Kilda near the Albert Park race track.When news got out that Mercedes-Benz Australia was selling the car, dealers and well-heeled car enthusiasts jammed the company's switchboard.  The Hamilton car's notoriety has also peaked buyer interest in the C63 with dealers reporting strong interest.Mercedes-Benz Australia spokesman, David McCarthy, says an auction through its own dealers was the preferred option to avoid speculators.  He says there was a lot of interest.  "That's hardly surprising," he says.  "I suppose everyone likes a celebrity.  "Cars with a famous owner have always attracted big money."However, Hamilton's AMG C63 was a loaner from Mercedes-Benz Australia, one of 27 Mercedes vehicles given to drivers and teams during the Australian Grand Prix.  McCarthy said the final sale price would not be revealed.Any extra cash made from the sale beyond the car's retail price of $150,000 would go to the Alannah and Madeline Foundation, which is the official charity of the Grand Prix.  "We've supported the Alannah and Madeline Foundation previously and feel it is a good choice to benefit from any excess sale proceeds," he says.  "We honestly don't wish to profit from this, but if a charity can, well that's good."The massively powerful luxury sedan has only travelled about 5000km, of which Hamilton is said to have contributed about 100km during his stay in Melbourne.  "At the end of the day the only fair way to sell the car was at auction," McCarthy says.Despite the car's notoriety, McCarthy says it was sold without a plaque saying who had driven it.  "The vehicle's provenance is well established," he says.  However, the car still wears a sticker on the windscreen allowing priority access to Albert Park. 

A buyer frenzy has erupted between cashed-up Formula 1 enthusiasts and local Mercedes-Benz dealers keen to nab the notorious Mercedes.  Hoon Hamilton made global headlights last week after he was caught doing donuts in St Kilda.The car, a hot AMG C63 was impounded and the redfaced 25-year-old British race driver has been charged with improper use of a vehicle.  Mercedes-Benz Australia is auctioning the car to one of its dealers at lunch-time.Mercedes-Benz Australia spokesman, David McCarthy, said the high-performance sedan was expected to sell for considerably more than its $150,000 retail price.  "There has been a lot of interest," he said."It is likely to go for more than the real value but we can't put an estimate on it."  Mercedes-Benz will not reveal the lucky bidder, nor will it put a plaque on the car saying it was driving by Hamilton.However, McCarthy said any extra money made beyond the car's retail price would go to the Alannah and Madeline Foundation.  "We've supported the Alannah and Madeline Foundation previously and feel it is a good choice to benefit from any excess sale proceeds."The massively powerful V8 has only travelled about 5000km, of which Hamilton is said to have contributed about 100km during his stay in Melbourne for the Australian Grand Prix.