What supercoupe has the curb appeal of a true racecar? That would have to be this new C63 S in its Edition One livery. These launch specials all share their frozen grey over bright yellow paintwork. The effect in person is polarizing, sure. And will this be a gracefully maturing look in ten years?
Who cares!
For now, this is the best — and only? — way to enjoy the hottest AMG V8TT in a rear-drive layout. Well, aside from the C-Class sedan and SLC. And SL proper, actually.
As great and still-awesome as the 4Matic cars are… nothing can replace that knife-edged traction envelope of 469 horsepower heading to one set of wheels.
Check out these 25 photos of the car with its factory widebody and aero kit in all their real-life glory below. Full tech specs included below the gallery too. Enjoy!
2017 Mercedes-AMG C63-S Coupe
2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe and C63 S Coupe Specifications
| Vehicle Type | Two-door, four passenger coupe |
| Chassis | Steel unibody, aluminum outer sheet metal |
| Drive Configuration | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Exterior Dimensions (in) | |
| Wheelbase | 111.8 |
| Length | 187.0 |
| Width (w/o mirrors) | 73.9 |
| Height | 55.2 |
| Track (front / rear) | 64.4 / 62.7 |
| Ground Clearance (max load) | 4.06 |
| Curb Weight (lbs) | 4,074 (C63 S: 4,096) |
| Interior Dimensions (in) | |
| Head room (front / rear) | 38.8 / 35.6 |
| Leg room (front / rear) | 42.0 / 32.0 |
| Shoulder room (front / rear) | 54.8 / 51.7 |
| Capacities | |
| Cabin Volume (cu-ft) | 79.3 |
| Cargo Volume (seats up / down) | 10.5 / n/a |
| Suspension | |
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Front |
Independent multi-link suspension with coil spring, single-tube shock absorber with continuously adjustable damping and a tubular torsion bar |
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Rear |
Independent multi-link suspension with coil spring, single-tube shock absorber with continuously adjustable damping and a tubular torsion bar |
| Steering | |
| Type | Speed-dependent, electro-mechanical rack-and-pinion |
| Ratio | 14.1 : 1 |
| Turning Circle (ft) | 37.1 |
| Brake Disc Diameter / Thickness (in) | |
| Front | 14.2 / n/a (C63 S: 15.4 / n/a) |
| Rear | 14.2 / n/a |
| Standard Wheels (in) | |
| Front | 9.0 x 18 (Cast) (C63 S: 9 x 19 Cast) |
| Rear | 10.5 x 18 (Cast) (C63 S: 10.5 x 19 Cast) |
| Standard Tires | |
| Front | 255 / 40 R18 (C63 S: 255 / 35 R19) |
| Rear | 285 / 35 R18 (C63 S: 285 / 30 R19) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | handcrafted AMG 4.0L V8 biturbo |
| Engine Material | Aluminum-Alloy |
| Valvetrain / Arrangement | DOHC, 4-valves per cylinder |
| Displacement (cc) | 3,982 |
| Bore (in / mm) | 3.27 / 83.0 |
| Stroke (in / mm) | 3.62 / 92.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 : 1 |
| Horsepower @ rpm | 469 @ 5,500–6,250 (C63 S: 503 @ 5,500–6,200) |
| Torque @ rpm | 479 @ 1,750–4,500 (C63 S: 516 @ 1,750–4,500) |
| Redline (rpm) | 7,000 |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission Type | AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed transmission |
| Shift Controls | Wheel-mounted shift paddles |
| Gear Ratios: | |
| 1st | 4.38 : 1 |
| 2nd | 2.86 : 1 |
| 3rd | 1.92 : 1 |
| 4th | 1.37 : 1 |
| 5th | 1.00 : 1 |
| 6th | 0.82 : 1 |
| 7th | 0.73 : 1 |
| Reverse | 3.42 : 1 |
| R2 | 2.23 : 1 |
| Final Drive | 3.06 : 1 |
| Performance | |
| 0-60 mph (sec) | 3.9 (C63 S: 3.8) |
| Top Speed (mph) | 155 (C63 S: 180) (electronically limited) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City / Highway / Combined (mpg) | 17 / 23 / 19 (C63 S: 17 / 23 / 19) |
| Fuel Tank (gallons) | 17.4 |
| MSRP* | |
| AMG C63 Coupe | $67,000 |
| AMG C63 S Coupe | $75,000 |
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