There's a lot riding on the upcoming Mercedes C63 AMG. All who have experienced the
old car
have come away captivated, the latest
BMW M3
is excellent and it needs to prove the new
'hot V' V8
is an adequate replacement for the M156. No pressure then.
It's got a lot to live up to!
This new testing video should allay any concerns that may exist. AMG had largely proved already with the
5.5-litre E63
that turbos are no hindrance to some proper V8 rumble and that is again the case here. Some forced induction is detectable but there's also no doubt about the cylinder configuration. The video description suggest a few of the cars sound different; they all make a pretty good noise from here, the obligatory overrun crackles particularly enjoyable.
Furthermore, the C63 looks quick. Really quick. The majority of this video features the saloon and you'll see it look pretty rapid through the Hatzenbach section in particular. See also the composure at Flugplatz from 1:45. Obviously it will oversteer as well, most clearly evidenced out of the mini Karussell at 3:00.
The new C63 is expected to be shown at the LA show in November so expect further details to emerge before then. Suffice to say we'll keep you updated with every single update possible!
[Video source: Touriclips]
