Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Supercharged to 680 HP

Do you need a little bit more oomph for your Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe? Vath promises to address your needs with its new Väth V63 tuning kit that brings a host of engine, chassis, exterior and interior upgrades.

But before you read on, you might want to know that the package - not including the car itself - is priced at €64,308 or about US$83,600.

The Bavarian tuning house begins with the C63 AMG's 6.2-liter V8 that gains a supercharger along with a revised ECU, a water intercooling system and a new exhaust bumping output from 457HP and 600Nm to 680-horses and 840Nm (619 lb-ft) of peak torque.

Vath says that the extra muscle helps the C63 AMG Coupe trim the 0 to 100km/h (62mph) sprint time to 4 seconds flat while offering a top speed of 335 km/h (208 mph).

A new high-performance brake system with 380-mm discs along with an adjustable coilover suspension that allows for a 20-65 mm drop in ride height, help the C63 AMG Coupe cope with the additional horsepower.

On the outside, the coupe gets a carbon front spoiler, a carbon-fiber rear diffuser with enlarged fins and a boot lip spoiler for improved the aerodynamics, while it rides on new 20 inch wheels wrapped in 255/20 tires on the front axle, and 295/25 on the rear.

Inside the cabin, the sports steering wheel features new trim with wood or carbon fiber applications, a 360km/h speedometer and some more carbon fiber appliques on the dashboard and door panels.

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New Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Aims at BMW M3, Available with 457HP and 487HP

True pre-speculation, the Mercedes-Benz has raised the curtain is a high-performance version of its latest C-Class sedan, developed by the AMG division. Stuttgart response to 450HP Audi RS5 and the BMW M3 coupe 420hp built on a revision of the 2012 C63 AMG sedan and sticks to a familiar Mercedes-Benz 6.2-liter naturally aspirated V8 lump.

As with the sedan, the C63 AMG V8 Coupé of 2012 is offered in two states of tune. The basic version churns out 457HP and a maximum torque of 600 Nm in the EU-Spec, and 451HP and 443 lb-ft U.S. and trimmed to a 0 to 100 km / h in 4.5 seconds [0-60mph in 4.4 sec], and an electronically limited top speed of 250 km / h] mph [155.

Customers can opt for the AMG development package that pushes 487HP with the EU model and the specification 481HP variant of America for a 0 to 100 km / h in 4.4 seconds [0-60mph in 4, 3 sec] and a limited top speed of 174 mph [280 kmh].

There is only one transportation available for rear-drive coupe, the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed automatic that has several modes, including the effectiveness controlled "C", "S", "S +" and "M" modes. They are selected through the control of new presses taken from SLS AMG Gullwing model. Mercedes says the changes of speed in the "+ S" and "M" means taking only 100 milliseconds. There is also a function of start of the race is said that for "the driver to explore the full capacity of the acceleration of the vehicle."

The top model of AMG receives a modified chassis with a front suspension arm to three separate, improved multi-link independent rear suspension and wider track at both ends, plus more negative camber all around and anti-roll bar with a largest section. The high performance braking system with composite front discs and three-stage ESP (ON, Sport, and Off) the full performance improvements.

His first design, Mercedes-newcomer is distinguished from the more timid sisters through a bodykit that includes front spoiler, rear diffuser, carbon fiber rear hatch spoiler and modified with an aluminum bonnet and AMG-specific LED daytime running lights. Coupe model riding a series of 18-inch alloys wrapped in 235/40 R 18 (front) and 255/35 R 18 (rear).

As for the interior, giving the Merc two doors of a custom set of enveloping sports seats with integrated head restraints, and a unique finish AMG performance steering wheel with flat top and bottom sections, which were adopted by the CLS 63 AMG.

In Europe, the market begins the launch of the C 63 AMG coupe new in July 2011 in Germany with prices set at € 72,590. The new coupe will make its U.S. debut Mercedes showroom in September 2011.
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