Guess what, people? Mercedes-Benz is now planning to offer an AMG version of the upcoming C-Class Coupe. Coming from AMG insiders themselves, the company is planning on making this one a direct rival of the BMW M3, as well as the Audi RS5. It looks like theres more hatred than it seems between these fellow German premium car players. And now that the performance war is in its early rounds, Mercedes-Benz will be calling this model the C63 AMG Coupe. But itll supposedly be available only late next year.
Just to squash all the rumors of cannibalization, Mercedes-Benz will not apply its downsizing trend on the future AMG variants of the upcoming C-Class. This means that they wont be hacking the 6.2 liter naturally-aspirated V8 in place of their new 5.5 liter twin-turbo V8. Although their new engine offers a great deal more in terms of efficiency, the old engine just seems to a be a lot more appropriate when going up against Bimmers and Audiphiles.
Heres more. According to AMG insiders, the 6.2 liter V8 N/A is going to be a lot more powerful than what is currently available. Were talking around 457 to 480 horsepower with AMGs Performance Package, as compared to the M3s 420 hp and the RS5s 450 hp. Its as good as it gets, baby. Powers going to be directed by a seven-speed multi-clutch tranny. That ought to keep its rivals at bay.
[benzinsider]
