2016 Mercedes-AMG C63 pairs up to 503 hp with a backseat for scaring friends

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The new Mercedes-AMG GT is an absolute stunner with svelte styling and cutting-edge tech under its skin. However, as a two-seat coupe, it's just not practical for a large swath of people. The German company realizes that, of course, and for customers who want to combine high performance with the ability to carry four people, latest versions of Mercedes-AMG C63 at the 2014 Paris Motor Show should fit the bill nicely.

The sedan shares some of the best high-performance tech with the GT, including its heart. They both make use of the company's latest twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 with two levels of tune. The standard C63 makes due with just 469 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque. If that isn't enough for some reason, then the C63 S offers 503 hp and 516 lb-ft of twist. That power means even the regular model can sprint to 62 miles per hour in 4 second flat, according to Mercedes, and the S sheds a tenth off that run. Regardless of tune, the gearbox is Merc's seven-speed AMG Speedshift dual-clutch transmission.

In addition to the new engine, the C63 models are available with other bits of similar tech as the AMG GT, including dynamic engine mounts, three-stage adjustable damping and four-mode drive select. Ticking a few boxes on the options sheet can add ceramic-composite brakes and a performance exhaust, among other upgrades.

The latest C63 hits the US market in March, and you can scroll down to read the full release about these super sedans.Continue reading 2016 Mercedes-AMG C63 pairs up to 503 hp with a backseat for scaring friends

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