[Vervain]

This is great news. 368kW!!

I can't wait to see the SLC!

[LSM]

Originally Posted by ybbiz34

The current C63 (a heavy car, I will admit) has been tested at 3.7 seconds to 60. That's for the standard version.

"Our best time—0 to 60 in 3.7 seconds—came without making use of the 'race start' launch-control setting. Use launch control, and you get a very repeatable 0-to-60 time of 3.9 seconds, but we were able to beat that with a gentle foot and less wheelspin." - Car and Driver

http://www.caranddriver.com/comparis...g-coupe-page-2

I can't imagine how fast the new one will be. Especially considering that it will be 250-300 pounds lighter than the W204 (with more power).

I was quoting the conservative BMW numbers expecting the car mags will get better probably 3.5-3.6 I would imagine not that 0-60 is gold standard bc I think highway acceleration much more useful...

[ybbiz34]

Originally Posted by LSM

I was quoting the conservative BMW numbers expecting the car mags will get better probably 3.5-3.6 I would imagine not that 0-60 is gold standard bc I think highway acceleration much more useful...

I'm just saying that in general, AMG always makes it a goal to have its M3 competitor (i.e., the C63) faster in a straight line than the M3. The W204 was always faster in a straight-line than the M3. After the LCI C63 hit, it made up a lot of ground in the "handling" department, posting better skidpad and slalom numbers than the E90 M3.

With the new C63 weighing a few hundred pounds less and pumping out close to 500 horsepower (and likely over 500 lb-ft of torque), I'm guessing the 0-60 and 1/4 miles times are going to be insane (especially with Race Start).

[pokerface]

so if it's two 2.0's from the CLA45.. should we expect 360hp x 2 ?

jk.

[ybbiz34]

Chris Harris has confirmed a RWD drivetrain for the next C63:

"I had a little chat with Tobias [Moers; AMG Product Chief]. He confirmed the next C63 is forced induction, but also mentioned eight cylinders. He also confirmed it would be two-wheel drive and have the electronic LSD seen on the SLS Black Series. Sounds like a complete weapon."

http://www.pistonheads.com/roadtests...p?c=26&i=29205

[Robert]

It's a atrocity, talk about tire genocide

[swanson]

Originally Posted by ybbiz34

Chris Harris has confirmed a RWD drivetrain for the next C63:

"I had a little chat with Tobias [Moers; AMG Product Chief]. He confirmed the next C63 is forced induction, but also mentioned eight cylinders. He also confirmed it would be two-wheel drive and have the electronic LSD seen on the SLS Black Series. Sounds like a complete weapon."

http://www.pistonheads.com/roadtests...p?c=26&i=29205

[LSM]

Originally Posted by ybbiz34

I'm just saying that in general, AMG always makes it a goal to have its M3 competitor (i.e., the C63) faster in a straight line than the M3. The W204 was always faster in a straight-line than the M3. After the LCI C63 hit, it made up a lot of ground in the "handling" department, posting better skidpad and slalom numbers than the E90 M3.

With the new C63 weighing a few hundred pounds less and pumping out close to 500 horsepower (and likely over 500 lb-ft of torque), I'm guessing the 0-60 and 1/4 miles times are going to be insane (especially with Race Start).

Def will be a beast! I have never driven a C63...My experience in owning and driving CLS63 and drving friends E63 and CL63 has been great straight line performance with all the sportiness sucked out and horrible light steering...The LCI C63 seems to have fixed a lot of issues as you mentioned and it seems AMG is getting serious with the new one

[aajami]

Sounds interesting. Glad that it's RWD, glad that it's a V8. Rumors are that it'll be right around the 500HP mark.

I seriously hope Mercedes drops a DCT in this. I won't buy a torque-converting automatic. I also hope that it's significantly lighter than the outgoing car, and that the engineers took the development of its suspension seriously. Not sure how to feel about the electronic LSD...

[pukicabuki]

Originally Posted by Ezio

the problem is not shifting fast.

the problem with torque converted autos is there FEEL. They FEEL more numb. its to smooth of a tranny. the DCTs are rougher, and do not creep forward at idle. feels more like a manual than auto at times.

i cant stand normal autos.

The problem with your argument is that the MCT trans doesn't use a torque converter. It uses a compact wet clutch setup for launching the car from a stop.

[pukicabuki]

Originally Posted by aajami

Sounds interesting. Glad that it's RWD, glad that it's a V8. Rumors are that it'll be right around the 500HP mark.

I seriously hope Mercedes drops a DCT in this. I won't buy a torque-converting automatic. I also hope that it's significantly lighter than the outgoing car, and that the engineers took the development of its suspension seriously. Not sure how to feel about the electronic LSD...

So much fail/lack of understanding in this thread....

The MCT doesn't doesn't use a torque converter. It uses a wet clutch.

[Ezio]

Originally Posted by pukicabuki

The problem with your argument is that the MCT trans doesn't use a torque converter. It uses a compact wet clutch setup for launching the car from a stop.

ya i was talking about corvette not benz

[The Automotive Enthusiast]

Sports Car or fast mid-size SUV?.....#Decisions #FirstWorldProblems.

[Boost4me]

I wonder if Mercedes considered renaming it "C40" since its now a 4.0 liter

lol I kid

but I'm going to be hanging on to my 6.2 a litter longer

[TunedM2C]

Some recent spy pics:

[ybbiz34]

Originally Posted by Strongbark

Some recent spy pics:

I like it.

Stronger rear fender arches/flares.

Rear trunk spoiler. Multi-spoke wheels.

[Red Bread]

Is that a wagon already? So much better looking than the melted rear of the new C.

[ybbiz34]

Originally Posted by Red Bread

Is that a wagon already? So much better looking than the melted rear of the new C.

Agreed regarding the rear. Judging by the rear profile in the second picture, the spoiler looks to be fairly aggressive.

Can't wait to see the car without the camouflage.

[Red Bread]

I agree that the trunk lid helps a lot, but the tail lights of the sedan do nothing for me.

[swanson]

It could look like this:

[ybbiz34]

Originally Posted by swanson

It could look like this:

Yeah those are some pretty good renders.

Although I think if the artist could revise the render, he would include a much more aggressive rear spoiler (as seen in the spy shots).

Totally unrelated side note: There are a couple of guys unloading their 2014 E63 AMGs over at MBWorld (one with less than 200 miles, fully loaded, and price reduced to $93k so that it can sell quick). Man is that enticing.

[swanson]

Is it an "S"?