The big news coming out of Germany is that the ultimate Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been officially revealed. The C63 AMG and the C63 AMG S models will make their debut at the Paris motor show next week (October 2014).

C63 AMG goes Turbo

The old naturally-aspirated 6.2-litre V8 has been dropped and to many will be sorely missed. The new engine is still a V8 and is very closely based off the recently-revealed AMG GT. That’s right, the C63 AMG has been fitted with a four-litre V8 biturbo. Power output for the standard C63 AMG sits at 350 kW and 650 Nm, while those looking for even more power can opt for the C63 AMG S that notches power up to 375 kW and 700 Nm.

Acceleration on the C63 AMG is mind-blowing as Mercedes-Benz says the seven-speed gearbox has been tuned to shift even faster. Whether in normal automatic mode or shifting with the paddles, Merc says there is a noticeable difference in the speed at which the gearbox now shifts. Even the paddles have been tuned to respond faster.

The result is that the C63 AMG will leap from 0-100kph in 4.1 seconds and the AMG S will do it even faster at 4 seconds flat. Fuel economy is also improved as a result of the downsized engine and turbocharged technology. Merc claims the C63 will use just 8.3L/100km on the combined economy cycle.

Performance Exhaust Option

The C 63 and C 63 S feature a sports exhaust system with exhaust flap. Depending on the AMG selected drive programme, the engine sound varies. The V8 sound is tuned to sound like a racing touring car – complete with acoustic up-shift and distinctive double de-clutching feedback. In addition to setting it via the drive programme, the engine sound can also be set individually at any time at the push of a button.

Dynamic Engine Mounts

A further new feature of the C 63 S is the dynamic engine mounts – as used on the Mercedes-AMG GT. They work to maintain a balance between comfort and handling by reducing vibration from the engine/transmission unit. The dynamic mounts can adapt their stiffness smoothly and in fractions of a second to the driving conditions and style.

Edition 1

Merc has also announced there will be an Edition 1 variant as there was in the latest A-Class, CLA and GLA. There are six exterior paint finishes to choose from for the Edition 1: polar white, designo diamond white bright, iridium silver metallic, palladium silver metallic, obsidian black metallic and the AMG-exclusive paint finish designo iridium silver magno.

Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG and AMG S price in South Africa

Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG – R1 004 700

Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG S – R1 163800