Spied: Is this the Mercedes-Benz GLC63 AMG?
I’m going to go out on a limb and say you’re looking at spy shots of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC63 AMG. Here’s what has led me to this conclusion: Our spies tell us this prototype was caught testing alongside other AMG models. It was even parked in AMG’s test facility overnight. How romantic. And while those gargantuan wheels may be mounted to test how a small-engined GLC-Class reacts to big wheels that may be offered on a poser sport package, I don’t think that’s the case. It seems more likely that the wheels (and the low ride height) are trying to tell us, “Look out, Audi SQ5. I’m coming to split your face in half.”
Because the GLC63 AMG will likely use the same M177 motor found in the new C63 AMG, we’re looking at output figures of 469 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque. Yes, this Benz is bound to wreck a face or two.
If you’re not keen on crossovers, let me brief you on something: they’re here to stay. Take consolation in knowing grocery-getters like this are getting nuclear warheads shoved underneath the bonnet. I think The Rock would approve of this strategy.
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Update 10/23/14: We got some new shots that show off some bigger brakes on this test mule. Yup, like I said, this is an AMG.
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