Thursday 22nd October 2009

Performance Pack Boosts AMG C Class

Engine mods lift power closer to the magic 500hp

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With PPP, the C63 gets more lippy!

A new performance upgrade has been released for the Merc C63 AMG that bumps output up to a heady 487 hp.

The Performance Package Plus features engine mods including forged alloy pistons, new rods and a lighter crankshaft which, with the help of a remapped ECU, conspires to bring the 0-62mph sprint down to 4.4secs.

Brakes have been upgraded too, with composite rotors on the front axle, and the package includes a carbon lip spoiler on the boot - for saloon versions, obviously, although the package will also be available for the estate.

UK prices have not been announced yet, but in Europe you'll need to find around €7,000 for the upgrade.

[JumpinJack]

Hmmm, and why didn't they do this the first time around?

[J-P]

Wonder if it'll include the de-restriction package?

[mylesmcd]

only 8.5....harsh!

[krallicious]

I near 500bhp C class. Yes, yes please.

[zakelwe]

Perhaps because they only got the parts when the SLS was at a certain stage of development? It makes you wonder how much a chipped one will go to considering Brabus, Kleemann etc get about 530-540nhp out of the standard one? Approaching 600bhp in a C class? That would be pretty strong in gear you'd have to imagine.

Regards
Andy

[LukeBird]

Awesome!

I love the C63 and dearly want one!

[TJW]

The sound they make is amazing! My Director had one earlier in the year which he's since swapped I think due to a small arrival of a baby. However, It looked amazing!

[Mastiff]

Not sure what is going on with this report.

Mercedes currently get the same engine to produce 525bhp in the E63AMG, largely with just engine management upgrades, so I am unsure where all this engine work is coming from.

Who is offering this "upgrade"? It doesn't state this in the report, but it ain't Mercedes-Benz that's for sure.

[LukeBird]

Mastiff said:

Who is offering this "upgrade"? It doesn't state this in the report, but it ain't Mercedes-Benz that's for sure.

I'm sure it's an AMG approved one...

[adycav]

Great car but I'd still take the M3 thanks.

Give me a manual box any day.

[iggletiggle]

Mastiff said:

Not sure what is going on with this report.

Mercedes currently get the same engine to produce 525bhp in the E63AMG, largely with just engine management upgrades, so I am unsure where all this engine work is coming from.

Who is offering this "upgrade"? It doesn't state this in the report, but it ain't Mercedes-Benz that's for sure.

doesnt the (now old shape) E63AMG have forged piston as standard build though?

therefore they are effectively offering the upgraded "E63" engine into the C Class as the currently are not running a new shape E-class AMG.. ?

Good pricing though, E7,000 aint too bad.!

[cvegas]

Lets hope they make it standard for the UK model. No one is likely to pay that much when a simple chip change will give you 500bhp anyway. Another thing - why don't they fit the E class gearbox to the C class? It would increase mpg by 10%.

[slarnge]

Both E class and C class 63s have the same gearbox 7G-Tronic.C63 has the added
bonus of double-declutching function for smooth downshifts.

[Burnham]

Lovely. I wonder how long the tyres will last now then.

[cvegas]

slarnge said:

Both E class and C class 63s have the same gearbox 7G-Tronic.C63 has the added
bonus of double-declutching function for smooth downshifts.

The E class runs a more effcicent wet clucth rather than a torque converter

[slarnge]

Yes the new E212 chassis does have a clutch .

[DP 1]

Love this engine- anyone hear the estate on F1 qualifying last weekend? Must be a straight through exhaust or something- sounds like Gods farting lol

[Remagel2507]

TJW said:

The sound they make is amazing! My Director had one earlier in the year which he's since swapped I think due to a small arrival of a baby. However, It looked amazing!

I thought the idea of having one of these over something like an SL63 was the extra practicality ?

[diffstar]

It now does not include LSD, this has to be spec seperatly.

http://www.mercedes-amg.com

[k-ink]

I love it. Wibble.


The only downside as far as I can glean, is still the uncertain mechanical build quality of MB, if you wanted to keep it long term.

Personally, I'd probably forgo a fancy dashboard and get something simple and rugged. Perhaps a Monaro/VXR/Mustang/Camaro.