Friday 2nd July 2010

Mercedes C 63 AMG DR 520 Revealed

M-B UK dips a toe in the tuning business with 'Dyno Rated' special edition

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A UK-only special edition C-Class has been launched by Mercedes, offering more power and performance than any of its C siblings.

Based on the C 63 AMG, the new edition is called the DR 520 - a name chosen because each car's 520hp output will be 'Dynamometer Rated', we were reliably informed at Goodwood yesterday when the new edition got its first public airing.

Just 20 examples of the DR 520 will be built, and sold exclusively through the Specialist Products division at M-B World in Surrey.

The DR 520 gets its performance upgrade from what is effectively a Brabus engine kit, and boasts 479lb ft of torque, which means it has a 60hp and 40lb ft advantage over the regular C 63 AMG. Thus equipped, the DR 520 Saloon can reach 0-62 mph in just 4.1 seconds with the Estate achieving the same in 4.2 seconds, while both are electronically limited to a top speed of 187 mph.

The AMG Performance Pack Plus is fitted to the DR 520 as standard and features AMG's high-performance braking system with red callipers, while the Brabus engine upgrades include forged pistons, newly-developed connecting rods and a revised crankshaft. There's also an AMG Carbon Fibre rear spoiler for the Saloon version.

Interestingly, the DR 520 comes with a black or white matt wrap instead of bespoke paint, which is primarily a means of keeping the cost down to £9,995 above the standard car. If you want to peel the wrap off the model will still be distinguished by its Titanium finish alloy wheels, grille and DR 520 badging on the wing and the boot lid.

Inside, the sports seats are upholstered in leather and exclusive Alcantara finished with red or white contrast stitching, as is the dashboard and upper door panels. The multi-function AMG Performance steering wheel is clad in Nappa leather and Alcantara.

The saloon version costs £62,430 and the Estate £63,880, and we've been tipped off to expect similar projects to emerge from M-B World in future - with perhaps a 'DR' E-Class next out of the blocks some time next year.

[gumsie]

Or am I reading it wrong?
I see it as we'll use some of our own AMG parts and some from our tuning company rival Brabus.

Edited by gumsie on Friday 2nd July 11:14

[teen_cerbera]

Keep up....
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a... c63 amg dr520 by brabus

[BUG4LIFE]

I'm going to say it right now, I LIKE MATT BLACK! There I've done it

Though not for long...till the end of the year I reckon.

[Gizmo!]

gumsie said:

Or am I reading it wrong?
I see it as we'll use some of our own AMG parts and some from our tuning company rival Brabus.

That's what I was going to say. AMG is effectively an in-house tuning company, but now they're doing 'mainstream' versions of every model, is Merc turning to Brabus instead?

What next - BMW selling Alpinas with ACS bling on them?

[WCZ]

Just been told there's none available

[Gridl0k]

Jenson and Lewis are first in the queue, apparently.

DR = DeRestricted, unofficially.

[zakelwe]

The Estate is rather a nice Q car and practical.

Andy

[tomvcarter]

4.2 in an estate! nice!!
Matte is soooo naff though.

[Macabre]

I hate matt black. Tacky and tasteless. Nice car though.

[KevF]

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1837639.htm

Still on sale....

[gumsie]

Its the CL65 DR 750 I'm interested in.

[TobesH]

Look like the guys at 'benz thought, 'wow, I love zee new Focus RS500'. Matt black with red badges and brake calipers...

[Silent1]

What colcout is it underneath?

[soad]

Do like the estate version - uber fast german barge. Colour's no big deal - could buble wrap it if need be.

[Spiritual_Beggar]

Liking those seats and trim.

[Wills2]

KevF said:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1837639.htm

Still on sale....

And for 8k more than the price quoted in the article??

[jamespink]

Gorgeous car, I love the dash top. Let me see, 500+ BHP and similar torque, that should offset even the weight of a big Labrador...

[g4ry13]

Sounds quite cheap relatively speaking.

[vintageracer01]

Looks like drug dealer stuff. Sorry, can't help it.

[amg master]

Wills2 said:

KevF said:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1837639.htm

Still on sale....

And for 8k more than the price quoted in the article??

the article quote is for a base car, with command £1930,limited slip diff £1570, 19inch wheels £600 + a couple of other extras its easy to get to the £70k.

should be a good car.