SPYSHOTS: Mercedes-AMG C63 R Coupe spotted

SPYSHOTS: Mercedes-AMG C63 R Coupe spotted

As evident by the Mercedes-AMG GT R, the team at Affalterbach certainly has the capacity to make the current crop of AMG cars go even faster, and this could be their latest project. What you’re looking at is likely the Mercedes-AMG C 63 R Coupe – the most track-focused C-Class ever.

Visually, the prototype sports a much larger aerodynamic splitter, a new rear diffuser, along with what appears to be a carbon-fibre boot lid and an oversized rear wing to boot. The car also appears to be ride lower to the ground for a sportier stance, in line with its track ambitions.

Under the hood, the C 63 R will likely receive a series of modifications to its 4.0 litre V8 biturbo engine for more power. The regular C 63 S Coupe currently produces 510 hp and 700 Nm, so a hike to 550 hp and 750 Nm isn’t that far-fetched.

SPYSHOTS: Mercedes-AMG C63 R Coupe spotted

Much like the GT R (again, not the car Nissan makes), the hardcore C 63 will likely undergo a weight-saving programme, and will receive several chassis improvements to make it even more capable in the twisty bits. A rear-wheel steering system as found on the “Beast of the Green Hell” could be featured on the C 63 R.

The BMW M4 GTS will likely be the C 63 R’s target, and we should expect Mercedes to send its latest creation to the Nurburgring to challenge the BMW’s lap time of 7:27.88.

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Gerard Lye

Originating from the corporate world with a background in finance and economics, Gerard’s strong love for cars led him to take the plunge into the automotive media industry. It was only then did he realise that there are more things to a car than just horsepower count.

 

Comments

  • GT wing. Ah bengs approves

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  • paparadzi (Member) on Oct 07, 2016 at 11:36 am

    Much better-looking grille than the C-class coupes offered in Malaysia.

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  • Jonn Dol on Oct 07, 2016 at 11:38 am

    This car could be meant for the GT4 racing class.

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  • Mikey on Oct 07, 2016 at 2:46 pm

    Essentially, this AMG C63 R Coupe is a track car. It’s not for sale now. So when is AMG going to the Nurburgring to challenge the BMW’s lap time of 7:27.88 ??!

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  • Kunta kinte on Oct 07, 2016 at 3:02 pm

    fact : european car has no resale value here..almost 0, buy with your brain. choose highly resale value car.choose toyota (perodua if you dont have enough money)

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  • Passed. Just bought Aston Martin DB11.

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  • Too late..just got my xc90 T8. Haihhh!!!!

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