The new Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupe certainly has all the makings of a seriously lairy car – take one svelte two-door C-Class body and replace the humdrum four/six-cylinder heart with a stonking biturbo V8 that sends all its prodigious power to the rear wheels.
But don’t take our word for it – let AMG CEO Tobias Moers show you by drifting the über sports coupé around the Ascari circuit in Spain in a new video, which you can watch above. Most German businessmen are as dour as they come, but not this one – the “sportiest C-Class of all time” is driven extremely sideways by Moers, the V8 emitting some scintillating growls in the process.
As mentioned, power comes from a 4.0 litre twin-turbocharged V8 that delivers 476 PS from 5,500 to 6,250 rpm and 650 Nm from 1,750 to 4,500 rpm. Those who find those output numbers piffling can opt for the C 63 S, which boosts power up to 510 PS and torque to a heady 700 Nm. Mated to an AMG Speedshift MCT seven-speed automatic gearbox, it sprints to 100 km/h in just 3.9 seconds.
To keep all that power on the road, the C 63 Coupe comes with completely revised suspension with AMG Ride Control adaptive dampers, wider tyres, broader front and rear track and a standard-fit mechanical limited-slip differential (electronic on the S), all necessitating the broader haunches that give the car its menacing look and presence. All very exciting, isn’t it?
Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Coupé (C 205) 2015; Exterieur: designo diamantweiß bright, Night Paket
exterior: designo diamond white bright, night package
Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Coupé (C 205) 2015; Exterieur: designo diamantweiß bright, Night Paket
exterior: designo diamond white bright, night package
Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Coupé (C 205) 2015; Exterieur: designo diamantweiß bright, Night Paket, AMG Keramik Hochleistungs-Verbundbremsanlage mit Verbundbremsscheiben 402 x 39 mm vorn und Integralbremsscheiben 360 x 26 mm hinten sowie speziell lackierten Bremssätteln mit “AMG Carbon Ceramic” Schriftzug, 48,3 cm (19″)/50,8 cm (20″) AMG Schmiederäder im Kreuzspeichen-Design schwarz matt lackiert und glanzgedreht
exterior: designo diamond white bright, night package, AMG high-performance ceramic composite braking system with compound brake discs measuring 402 x 39 mm at the front and integral brake discs measuring 360 x 26 mm at the rear and also specially painted brake callipers with “AMG Carbon Ceramic” lettering,
48.3 cm (19-inch)/50.8 cm (20-inch) AMG cross-spoke forged wheels painted in matt black and with a high-sheen finish
Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Coupé (C 205) 2015; Exterieur: designo diamantweiß bright, Night Paket
exterior: designo diamond white bright, night package
Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Coupé (C 205) 2015; Exterieur: designo diamantweiß bright, Night Paket
exterior: designo diamond white bright, night package
Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Coupé (C 205) 2015; Exterieur: designo diamantweiß bright, Night Paket
exterior: designo diamond white bright, night package
Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Coupé (C 205) 2015; Exterieur: designo diamantweiß bright, Night Paket
exterior: designo diamond white bright, night package
Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Coupé (C 205) 2015; Exterieur: designo diamantweiß bright, Night Paket
exterior: designo diamond white bright, night package
Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Coupé (C 205) 2015; Exterieur: designo diamantweiß bright, Night Paket, AMG Keramik Hochleistungs-Verbundbremsanlage mit Verbundbremsscheiben 402 x 39 mm vorn und Integralbremsscheiben 360 x 26 mm hinten sowie speziell lackierten Bremssätteln mit “AMG Carbon Ceramic” Schriftzug, 48,3 cm (19″)/50,8 cm (20″) AMG Schmiederäder im Kreuzspeichen-Design schwarz matt lackiert und glanzgedreht
exterior: designo diamond white bright, night package, AMG high-performance ceramic composite braking system with compound brake discs measuring 402 x 39 mm at the front and integral brake discs measuring 360 x 26 mm at the rear and also specially painted brake callipers with “AMG Carbon Ceramic” lettering,
48.3 cm (19-inch)/50.8 cm (20-inch) AMG cross-spoke forged wheels painted in matt black and with a high-sheen finish
Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Coupé (C 205) 2015; Exterieur: designo diamantweiß bright, Night Paket
exterior: designo diamond white bright, night package
Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Coupé (C 205) 2015; Exterieur: designo diamantweiß bright, Night Paket
exterior: designo diamond white bright, night package
Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Coupé (C 205) 2015; Exterieur: designo diamantweiß bright, Night Paket, AMG Keramik Hochleistungs-Verbundbremsanlage mit Verbundbremsscheiben 402 x 39 mm vorn und Integralbremsscheiben 360 x 26 mm hinten sowie speziell lackierten Bremssätteln mit “AMG Carbon Ceramic” Schriftzug, 48,3 cm (19″)/50,8 cm (20″) AMG Schmiederäder im Kreuzspeichen-Design schwarz matt lackiert und glanzgedreht
exterior: designo diamond white bright, night package, AMG high-performance ceramic composite braking system with compound brake discs measuring 402 x 39 mm at the front and integral brake discs measuring 360 x 26 mm at the rear and also specially painted brake callipers with “AMG Carbon Ceramic” lettering,
48.3 cm (19-inch)/50.8 cm (20-inch) AMG cross-spoke forged wheels painted in matt black and with a high-sheen finish
Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Coupé (C 205) 2015; Exterieur: designo diamantweiß bright, Night Paket
exterior: designo diamond white bright, night package
Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Coupé (C 205) 2015
Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Coupé (C 205) 2015; Interieur: Leder kristallgrau/schwarz, AMG Performance Sitze für Fahrer und Beifahrer mit stärker konturierter Sitzform für gesteigerten Seitenhalt, integrierten Kopfstützen und AMG Plakette in den Sitzlehnen, AMG Zierteile Carbon/Aluminium mit Längsschliff hell
interior: leather crystal grey/black, AMG Performance seats More pronounced contouring of front seats for enhanced lateral support, integral head restraints and AMG badge in seat backrests, AMG carbon-fibre/light longitudinal-grain aluminum trim
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Jonathan Lee
After trying to pursue a career in product design, Jonathan Lee decided to make the sideways jump into the world of car journalism instead. He therefore appreciates the aesthetic appeal of a car, but for him, the driving experience is still second to none.
Mat Salleh buy Merc, he dare to do drifting. No big deal. Small money there. C63 is quite affordable.
But in Malaysia, C63 will cost at least RM1 million. Even super rich Tan Sri also scared to drift or drive fast. Everyday polish and wash his car. RM1 mil is a lot of money to even a big Tan Sri
errr…correct me if i am wrong here. did he just turn the car key in the key fob to start the car? even in a pure AMG car one has to put in the key to start the car kah? no Engine Start/Stop button kah?
Mat Salleh buy Merc, he dare to do drifting. No big deal. Small money there. C63 is quite affordable.
But in Malaysia, C63 will cost at least RM1 million. Even super rich Tan Sri also scared to drift or drive fast. Everyday polish and wash his car. RM1 mil is a lot of money to even a big Tan Sri
Don’t worry, here we use vios to drift….more syiokk than mercedes laa
great looking car, great looking video
the butt design still doesn’t work for me. feels a little off. prefer sedan’s look over this one.
errr…correct me if i am wrong here. did he just turn the car key in the key fob to start the car? even in a pure AMG car one has to put in the key to start the car kah? no Engine Start/Stop button kah?
Mehh… You haven’t seen me drift in my Gen 2
No big deal, I can drift with my corolla ke70 too.