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Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Overview
Mercedes-Benz's smallest U.S. sedan, the C-class, continues to impress us, this time with the sport-tuned 2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG version. The C63 AMG's engine produced a vicious bark when fired up, the kind of sound that sends small dogs running, makes any ninjas in the vicinity go into a fighting crouch, and puts even the most macho gearheads into a swoon. The cabin mercedes c-class accessories in the C63 are the same as in the C300, with the latest version of Mercedes-Benz's navigation and phone system. The car gets the Mercedes-Benz Command interface, which mostly consists of a knob/button/joystick on the console augmented by back and clear buttons. This minimal switchgear does a good job of letting you access all the car's functions, including navigation, stereo, and cell phone system.
Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Features
MECHANICAL
- 7-Speed automatic transmission -inc: Touch Shift, SpeedShift, sport, comfort & manual shift modes
- AMG 6.3L DOHC 32-valve V8 engine
- Rear wheel drive
- AMG independent 3-link front sport suspension -inc: coil springs over gas shocks, anti-dive geometry
- AMG independent 5-arm multi-link rear sport suspension -inc: separate coil springs, gas shock absorbers
- AMG front/rear stabilizer bars
- AMG speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion sport steering
- 4-wheel anti-lock disc brake system (ABS) w/brake assist
- AMG performance braking system -inc: 4-wheel perforated & ventilated disc brakes, 6-piston fixed front caliper, 4-piston fixed rear caliper
- AMG sport exhaust system w/dual twin chrome tailpipes
EXTERIOR
- 18" AMG 5-spoke aluminum wheels -inc: 18" x 8.0" front, 18" x 9.0" rear
- P235/40ZR18 front & P255/35ZR18 rear high performance tires
- Temporary spare tire w/steel wheel
- Pwr tilt/slide tinted glass sunroof w/1-touch open/close
- AMG trunk lid spoiler
- Halogen headlamps w/selectable light-sensing
- Front halogen fog lamps
- Single rear red fog lamp
- Exterior passenger mirror, auto-dimming driver mirror
- Rain-sensing wipers
INTERIOR
- AMG MB-Tex seat trim
- 6-way pwr heated AMG front sport seats -inc: integrated headrests, adjustable side bolsters, adjustable lumbar support
- Split-folding rear seats
- AMG door entrance plates
- AMG floormats
- AMG 3-spoke performance leather steering wheel w/multi-function controls & aluminum shift paddles
- Pwr tilt/telescopic steering column
- AMG instrumentation w/race timer
- 5" central controller display w/retractable cover
- Multi-function display in instrument cluster -inc: trip computer, exterior temp gauge, oil level check, digital speedometer, audio status, reminder & malfunction messages, driver-programmable settings
- Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System display
- Pwr windows w/1-touch up/down
- SmartKey infrared remote -inc: trunk open, windows & sunroof open/close, panic alarm, fuel filler door, selective unlock, programmable auto-lock
- Cruise control
- Anti-theft alarm system
- Engine immobilizer
- Garage door opener
- Automatic dual-zone climate control -inc: dust & pollen filters, tunnel mode w/1-touch closing of all windows, sun sensor
- Rear window defroster w/auto-shutoff
- Front/rear cupholders
- Auxiliary pwr outlet
- Black Birdseye Maple wood trim
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror w/compass
- Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
- Night security illumination
SAFETY
- Tire pressure monitoring system
- AMG 3-stage electronic stability program (ESP)
- Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
- Programmable daytime running lamps w/auto override
- Driver & front passenger dual-stage air bags w/front passenger adaptive feature
- Front passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS)
- Window curtain airbags
- Front side-impact airbags
- Driver knee airbag
- 3-point driver & front passenger shoulder belts -inc: height adjustment, emergency tensioning device, adaptive belt force limiter
- Rear 3-point seat belts -inc: outboard emergency tensioning device, outboard belt force limiter, outboard automatic height adjustment
- Outboard rear universal lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)
- Child safety rear door locks
Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Specification
| VEHICLE |
| EPA Classification |
Compact |
| EPA Greenhouse Gas Score |
2 (2009) |
| ENGINE |
| Engine Type |
Gas V8 |
| Displacement |
6.3L/379 |
| Fuel System |
- TBD - |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
451 @ 6800 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
443 @ 5000 |
| TRANSMISSION |
| Drivetrain |
Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type |
7 |
| Trans Description Cont. |
Automatic |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) |
4.38 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
2.86 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.92 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.37 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.00 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.82 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) |
3.42/2.23 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) |
2.65 |
| Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.73 |
| MILEAGE |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) |
15 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
12 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
19 |
| ELECTRICAL |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
- TBD - |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
- TBD - |
| COOLING SYSTEM |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
- TBD - |
| WEIGHT INFORMATION |
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) |
3924 |
| SUSPENSION |
| Suspension Type - Front |
Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Independent |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
3-Link |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-link |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) |
- TBD - |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) |
- TBD - |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) |
- TBD - |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) |
- TBD - |
| BRAKES |
| Brake Type |
Power |
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
14.2 x 1.42 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
13.0 x - TBD - |
| TIRES |
| Front Tire Size |
P235/40ZR18 |
| Rear Tire Size |
P255/35ZR18 |
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact |
| WHEELS |
| Front Wheel Size (in) |
18 x 8.0 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) |
18 x 9.0 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) |
Compact |
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel |
| STEERING |
| Steering Type
| Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
- TBD - |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
2.5 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) |
35.5 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) |
- TBD - |
| FUEL TANK |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
17.4 |
| EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS |
| Wheelbase (in) |
108.7 |
| Length, Overall (in) |
186.1 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) |
69.7 |
| Height, Overall (in) |
56.6 |
| Tread Width, Front (in) |
61.7 |
| Tread Width, Rear (in) |
60.0 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) |
- TBD - |
| Liftover Height (in) |
- TBD - |
| CARGO AREA DIMENSIONS |
| Trunk Volume (ft3) |
- TBD - |
| INTERIOR DIMENSIONS |
| Passenger Capacity |
5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft?) |
88.2 |
| Front Head Room (in) |
37.1 |
| Front Leg Room (in) |
41.7 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) |
54.7 |
| Front Hip Room (in) |
52.3 |
| Second Head Room (in) |
36.9 |
| Second Leg Room (in) |
33.4 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) |
55.1 |
| Second Hip Room (in) |
54.9 |
