Mercedes-Benz has released the pricing for the new 2008 C63 Sedan and Wagon.
The sedan is going to start at 67,235 euros and the wagon will start at 69,853 euros. Both the sedan and wagon are powered by a 6.3L V8 that produces 457 horsepower. The sedan is capable of reaching 0-62 mph in 4.5 seconds and 4.6 seconds for the wagon.
There is no word yet on the pricing for the US.
C63 Sedan
C63 Wagon
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PRESS RELEASE:
The new Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG: A C-Class like never before
Mainz/Affalterbach – In the German Touring Car Masters (DTM) the new AMG C-Class ensures exciting motor racing at the highest level. And now its road-going sister model is celebrating its debut: the new C 63 AMG. Available in saloon and estate versions, the top C-Class model is powered by an AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine. Developing a peak output of 336 kW/457 hp and a maximum torque of 600 Nm, the high-revving, naturally aspirated engine delivers unrivalled figures in this segment. The C 63 AMG accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds (estate 4.6 seconds); the top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h.
Power transmission is in the capable hands of the AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC. Equipped with AMG steering-wheel shift paddles and featuring three drive programs, the seven-speed automatic offers everything from a seriously sporty to a comfort-oriented driving style. The revving function when changing down is a completely new feature. In conjunction with the newly developed front axle, AMG speed-sensitive sports steering and the new, 3-stage ESP®, the AMG sports suspension with 18-inch AMG light-alloy wheels ensures both outstanding driving pleasure and exemplary driving dynamics. The AMG high-performance brake system with large-dimensioned internally ventilated and perforated disc brakes all-round ensures flawless deceleration even during highly dynamic driving.
Design and equipment: more distinctive than ever before
The quality of design and equipment in the new C 63 AMG is more than a match for its outstanding technology. The AMG eight-cylinder top model differentiates itself from the production C-Class more than ever before: in addition to AMG bodystyling, characteristic brand features include the bonnet with power domes, the distinctive AMG radiator grille, flared front wings, the AMG rear apron with a black diffusor insert, the AMG sports exhaust system with two chromed twin tailpipes and the AMG spoiler lip. The interior is dominated by the distinctive AMG sports seats with integrated head restraints, the AMG performance steering wheel in a three-spoke design with a 365-mm rim diameter and a flattened lower section as well as the tubular-design AMG instrument cluster with its AMG main menu.
The combination of expressive design, a decidedly sporty interior and superb everyday practicality makes the C 63 AMG a unique high-performance vehicle. The market launch of the saloon and estate models will commence in early 2008. Retail prices incl. 19% VAT will be 67,235 euros (C 63 AMG Saloon) and 69,853 euros (C 63 AMG Estate).
190 E 3.2 AMG from 1987 was the inspiration for the C 63 AMG
To coincide with the 40th birthday of Mercedes-AMG GmbH, the new C 63 AMG cuts a very self-assured figure. The V8 top model is already the fifth generation of the AMG C-Class. The family tree goes right back to the 1993 C 36 AMG – the very first vehicle to emerge from the cooperation between Daimler-Benz and AMG. But the first steps were taken six years before. The 190 E 3.2 AMG unveiled in 1987 marked the beginning of the successful career of the dynamic and exclusive mid-range model from Affalterbach.
Comments (6)
that's including Carbon credits.
Posted by rene | September 12, 2007 11:57 PM
Posted on September 12, 2007 23:57
ooooohh, no, dont buy the carbon credits, waste of money...
Posted by dave | September 13, 2007 7:22 AM
Posted on September 13, 2007 07:22
I dont like it, it looks like the front 1/2 should be on the track and the rear should be picking up kids from school. I understand the looks of the 190E Series, but at least on the 190 the car looks like it was setup for racing all the way around, not just 1/2 the car. 3 Things I dont like are the Lexus IS series headlights, rear panel has a line through it coming off the rear wheel well going to the tail light and the front fender has a line coming from it going to the headlight. Those two lines make the car look like a Honda with a "bolt on" body kit. The hood also carries sort of has a Dodge Magnum look to it. Man, the SL500 and CLK430 were good looking cars.
Posted by Austin814 | September 13, 2007 9:13 AM
Posted on September 13, 2007 09:13
Are those the same wheels from the Acura TL?
Posted by Austin814 | September 13, 2007 9:18 AM
Posted on September 13, 2007 09:18
Those prices (~$93.4K and ~$97K) put it $10K above the price of the E63 once converted to USD at the current exchange rate. I seriously doubt that these cars will start at more than $60-65K USD, so all I can say is:
Mmmm... Subsidized German cars...
Posted by Jason Litka | September 13, 2007 2:11 PM
Posted on September 13, 2007 14:11
All wheels that are meant to go fast will look similar. They all follow that "lighter and less rotational inertia" formula.
Anyway, I fully understand the wagon actually, but only if its extremely limited in its production.
With as much sympathy as you can muster, say the words "working rich." Its a small class of people, mostly executives or producers in the entertainment fields, who are wealthier beyond most of our standards, but still have to get up at a normal hour in the morning and be at the office/studio by 7 to 9 am.
And there are different subgroups of the working rich. There are those who are not yet wealthy enough for a Rolls Royce or Bentley, so they are driven around in a Audi A8 or Maserati. Then there are those who cannot yet find uses for drivers or cannot afford them, so they drive BMW 5 Series or a Mercedes E Class. Maybe that group of people also drives a low end S-Class or 7 series.
That last group, those who cannot yet afford or do not need their own drivers, are the people the wagon targets. They might have use for all that utility a wagon affords, but still desire the sport drive of an AMG vehicle.
In other words: of the small group of people worldwide who are "working rich," this car targets those with kids. Its a segment that exists. But don't expect production volumes to top a couple thousand.
Posted by Allen | September 13, 2007 3:21 PM
Posted on September 13, 2007 15:21