C63 507 Edition Info

[TheDeadPrussian]

Info taken from CarScoops:
The “Edition 507” - available for the Saloon, Estate and Coupé -, brings not only additional customizing options, but also a power boost of 50 PS (49 HP), increasing the 6.3-liter V8 engine’s output to 507 PS (500 HP) and 610 Nm (450 lb-ft) of torque. This upgrade includes technology from the SLS AMG – namely the forged pistons, connecting rods and lightweight crankshaft.

The power boost is naturally translated into better performance, with the C 63 AMG Edition 507 being two-tenths of a second faster than the base model. 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) is done in 4.2 seconds (for the Saloon or Coupé) and in 4.3 seconds (for the Estate). Top speed of all body styles is 280 km/h (174 mph), with the AMG Driver’s package offered as standard and a voucher for a driver-training course at the AMG Driving Academy. The C 63 AMG Edition 507 is fitted as standard with an AMG high-performance composite brake system with red callipers. Sales of the C63 AMG Edition 507 begin in June, with prices starting from €83,835.50 ($109,290) for the Saloon (€85,085 for the Coupé and €86,394 for the Estate).

At an exchange rate of €1.15 to £1 the Saloon will cost £72,900, the Coupe £73,987 and the Estate £75,125.

[ghibbett]

Wonder if they get the LSD as standard?

As for the output hikes, the same gains can also be had from a simple remap

Still a nice bot of kit, mind you. Wonder how well it will hold its value compared with a standard C63?

[TheDeadPrussian]

Here's the options listed in the February Press Release:

Optional extras available from the AMG Performance Studio include:

• AMG door sill panels, illuminated in white featuring LED technology
• AMG floor mats
• AMG rear axle locking differential
• AMG 5-spoke light-alloy wheels, painted in titanium grey and with a high-sheen finish, with tyres in sizes 235/40 R 18 (front) and 255/35 R 18 (rear)
• AMG Performance suspension
• AMG Performance Media
• AMG carbon-fibre/high gloss black piano lacquer-look trim
• extended appointments in designo black leather comprising: upper part of dashboard, beltlines in the doors finished in designo black leather
• vehicle collection from the AMG Customer Center in Affalterbach (forGermany)

[TheDeadPrussian]

ghibbett said:

Wonder how well it will hold its value compared with a standard C63?

A Special Edition, yes, but not exclusive enough or rare enough to be depreciation proof...it's no Black Series

Buy it and keep it will be the best way of softening the blow, sell it within a year or two and it will hurt.

Edited by TheDeadPrussian on Wednesday 10th April 14:54

[ecain63]

Same engine as the PP+ going on the spec isnt it? A few PP+ owners have seen over 500bhp as standard so is this 507 going to be more like 530, or more?

[JimmyR1]

I just had email from my local dealer today with the following specs (for Australian delivered 507). The following in addition to a "standard" C63:
Rated Output 373kW at 6,800rpm
Rated Torque 610Nm at 5,200rpm
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 4.2 secs
Top Speed 280 km/h

19-inch AMG cross-spoke alloy wheels in titanium grey
• AMG bonnet with air outlets in high-gloss black
• AMG Driver's Package including top speed limitation of 280 km/h (sedan and coupé only)*
• AMG high-performance composite brake system
• AMG spoiler lip in high-gloss black (sedan and coupé only)
• AMG sports stripes on the sides in matt graphite grey
• Darkened headlamps
• Exterior mirror housings in high-gloss black
• Red-painted brake calipers
• Surrounds of radiator grille and daytime running lamps in high-gloss black

• AMG emblem on the selector lever
• AMG instrument cluster with red applications
• AMG performance steering wheel in Alcantara® with 12-o'clock marking and white stitching
• Gear selector lever in DINAMICA microfibre with white contrasting stitching
• High-gloss black piano lacquer-look trim with “Edition 507” badge
• Illuminated door sills with “AMG” lettering
• KEYLESS-GO
• Seat upholstery in black nappa leather (as per standard C 63 AMG)

Edited by JimmyR1 on Friday 12th April 11:11

[Palmball]

ecain63 said:

so is this 507 going to be more like 530, or more?

I bet it's the same engine as the PP+....there would be no discernible difference between a car with bhp figure a tick above or below 500bhp! My C63 was the one that dyno'd at 507bhp in standard tune....which is remarkably similar to the 507 edition! Saying this, that really is a coincidence as I can't imagine any dyno being that accurate.

[ecain63]

Palmball said:

ecain63 said:

so is this 507 going to be more like 530, or more?

I bet it's the same engine as the PP+....there would be no discernible difference between a car with bhp figure a tick above or below 500bhp! My C63 was the one that dyno'd at 507bhp in standard tune....which is remarkably similar to the 507 edition! Saying this, that really is a coincidence as I can't imagine any dyno being that accurate.

Youre not the only PP+ owner to have seen over 500bhp on a dyno. Ive seen a few more on mbworld.com with similar claims. Its certainly quicker than my E61 M5.

[Palmball]

ecain63 said:

Youre not the only PP+ owner to have seen over 500bhp on a dyno. Ive seen a few more on mbworld.com with similar claims. Its certainly quicker than my E61 M5.

Sorry, meant to phrase it as mine was 'one of the ones that dyno'd over 500bhp'

Anyway, if a standard one is 450bhp ish then a PPP is definitely over 500bhp - I owned both back to back and the PP difference was extremely noticeable so Merc have definitely underplayed the output of that (to protect other models no doubt).

Saying all of that, when I then had an E63 (a 212 before it got the bi-turbo) for a day, that was perceptibly freer revving at the top end than my C63PPP. Whether it was quicker I couldn't say (the margin would be so slim anyway) but it certainly felt quicker.

When the new C63 et al are launched with turbo engines, it's going to be carnage Tuned mid-sized saloons will enter a different performance league.

[ghibbett]

For reference my std C63 dyno'd at 455bhp standard (with 2500 miles on the clock). Apparently once Eurocharged they increase to 507bhp, but of course I wouldn't know this