Following up on our morning post on the 2008 C 63 AMG here’s the official press release along with all 22 high-res images of Mercedes’ new sports sedan. In a nutshell, the C63 AMG is equipped with a normally aspirated 6.2-liter V8 engine that delivers 457Hp and 600 Nm of maximum torque. Accordingly, the C 63 AMG accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in 4.5 sec, while its top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h (155mph) meaning that Mercedes’ proposition in the super sport sedan category is stronger and faster than its archrivals, Audi RS4 and BMW M3. Of course in no way does that mean its better but it’s a start. See the detailed press release and the high-res pics after the jump. -Click “Read More…” below

Someone let the dogs out quite earlier than we expected, but hey, that’s totally ok with us. While we’re waiting for the white collar folks down at Stuttgart to finish off eating their mini-wursts so they can upload the press release let’s see what we have beginning with the heart of any sports car. Under that bulgy hood the 2008 C 63 AMG is hiding the same normally aspirated 6.2-litre V8 engine that’s fitted in the CLK 63 AMG, E63 AMG, CLS 63AMG etc. As anticipated, Mercedes detuned the engine in comparison to other AMG models, lowering output to 457Hp. Still though that’s 37Hp more than the that its two German arch rivals, the 2008 BMW M3 and the Audi RS4, both of which are equipped with 420Hp strong V8’s. -Continued: Click “Read More…” below

In terms of maximum torque, the 6.2-litre V8 reaches a whopping 600Nm at 6.000 rpm, but there’s 500Nm of torque available from 2.000 to 6.250 rpm. The C 63 AMG accelerates from 0 to 100km/h (62mph) in 4,5 sec (RS4: 4,8 sec, M3: 4,8 sec) while its top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h (155 mph).

Design-wise and apart from the usual visual treatment with the side skirts, sport bumpers, 18-inch rims etc, Mercedes has equipped the C 63 AMG with a new hood featuring two bulges reminiscent of the ones found on the first-generation SLK roadster. In all, the C 63 AMG is probably the most brutal looking car among the three German sports sedans, but we would have definitely preferred another grille as it reminds us of supped-up Eastern European Mercedes taxis.

Inside, Merc designers were a bit more constrained as the only significant changes seem to concern the “cut” sports steering wheel and the new gauges in the dashboard. We’ll have more on the 2008 C 63 AMG as soon as we get our hands on the high-res pictures and the official press release.

Via: Autoblog.nl

Sometimes, being in the right place at the right time pays off. Then again, my internal devil’s advocate says that these guys could have been stalking Mercedes-Benz’s testers, but in the end who cares! All that counts is that thanks to this amateur video we get a chance to see the 2008 C63 AMG up close and in action. Of course, we would have preferred a bit of silence on the amateurs behalf so as to focus our attention on the brutal 6.3-litre V8 melody rather than listen to their namby-pamby babbling, but we can’t have it all.
Via: blog.worldcarfans

This could be a double-scoop on Infomotori’s behalf: the upcoming C-Class Estate and the C63 AMG Estate but honestly, who cares about the first, it’s just another boring station wagon. However, when you combine a boring shape with V8 powerhouse and rear-wheel drive all of a suddenly it becomes mighty intriguing.

For the moment, all we know is that, like its sedan sibling, the C63 AMG Estate will be equipped with the same 6.2-litre V8 engine that’s fitted in the CLK 63 AMG, E63 AMG, CLS 63AMG etc. But how many ponies will come out of this version of the supercharged V8? Tough question. The current AMG wears a 5.4 V8 pumping out 367Hp which obviously isn’t enough to create a buzz if you consider that its two German rivals, the BMW M3 and the Audi RS4, both get 420Hp V8’s. On the other hand, the CLK 63 AMG’s V8 has an output of 481 while the E63 AMG, 514Hp. Our guess? More than 450 and below 500Hp. Pics via: Infomotori.co.uk

Not everyone buys a supercar to show-off his or her hooning abilities on crowded street roads. Some extra-extra lucky folks take their precious babies for the ultimate spin at car nut’s heaven: the Nurbugring race track. And by God, hearing that sweat V10 melody is how we imagine heaven. Via: Motorpassion