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The next generation Mercedes-AMG C63 will be 4WD, bringing to an end the era of Merc"s fast rear-wheel drive super-saloons. Following in the footsteps of the current E63, a source confirmed to TopGear.com that the next generation hot C-Class, due in 2021, will be equipped with Drift mode, AMG"s system that decouples the front driveshafts. Beyond that the C63 is likely to retain its twin turbo 4.0-litre V8, although with power increased to combat the threat posed by the new BMW M3 due next year. That uses the new 3.0-litre twin turbo straight six recently seen in the X3M, where it develops 503bhp. In flagship S guise we understand the C63 is likely to produce 542bhp. Combine this with 4WD and Merc"s multi-clutch transmission and we"d expect a 0-62mph time in the low three second range. The traction and all-weather usability of 4WD, plus the ability to do massive skids. What"s not to like?
Date written: 26 Jul 2019
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 16407
The next generation Mercedes-AMG C63 will be 4WD, bringing to an end the era of Merc"s fast rear-wheel drive super-saloons. Following in the footsteps of the current E63, a source confirmed to TopGear.com that the next generation hot C-Class, due in 2021, will be equipped with Drift mode, AMG"s system that decouples the front driveshafts. Beyond that the C63 is likely to retain its twin turbo 4.0-litre V8, although with power increased to combat the threat posed by the new BMW M3 due next year. That uses the new 3.0-litre twin turbo straight six recently seen in the X3M, where it develops 503bhp. In flagship S guise we understand the C63 is likely to produce 542bhp. Combine this with 4WD and Merc"s multi-clutch transmission and we"d expect a 0-62mph time in the low three second range. The traction and all-weather usability of 4WD, plus the ability to do massive skids. What"s not to like?
Date written: 26 Jul 2019
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 16407
