jtc55

here's the latest news on C63

http://www.worldcarfans.com/spyphoto...rcedes-c63-amg

C43AMG

We knew it was coming.......hate those wheels on it , look like something off a old-style Altima.

1V8C55

Yes! Finally confirmation that the C class AMG will get the 6.3 V8. Those wheels are only used for the test runs. The front and rear wheels don't even match. I'm sure the final production vehicles will have much nicer wheels.

I know that the CLK63 Coupe won't be available in the U.S. Let's hope that the C63 won't have the same fate. Maybe we can start a thread in the AMG Private Lounge to let MB recognize the U.S. demand for the C63 and CLK63 coupe.

2QUIK4U

Nothing's official until Mercedes makes the announcement.

Also, as someone previously stated, who knows if it will make it's way to this side of the atlantic....

C43AMG

Rob Allan said at AMGFest last year it will be coming stateside....it has to, the market here is too big.MB has to re-coup its production costs.

2QUIK4U

Hey, I don't mean to be a pessimist, I'm just saying that there is no certainty at this point. Trust me, I probably want that car to come here more than anybody.

At this point it's hard to say and to understand whether they'll bring it to the US or not. Sometimes there doesn't appear to be much logic (at least to the consumer) in the decision making of some of the Auto manufacturers. For example, why has MB decided not to bring the CLK63 coupe to the States???

C55JMG

The C63 better come to North America!
But why wouldn't they allow it i don't understand i mean they allowed the 5.5L V8 why wouldn't they do the same for the 6.3L V8? I hate it how everything is allowed in Europe and all the proper specs are there but in North America everyting is just not right! especially in canada !!!

melmanc55

Think they need to widen the back a bit. Just a bit.

kchristos

Yeap, I wonder why is that true? Why do te EU models have better performance specs ?

AMG_55

better gas
they have 98, we got 91

Carl Lassiter

True, but I think the measurement's are different so American 91 is the equivalent of european 95. 95s still no 98 though!

2QUIK4U

That's right, there's absolutely no difference in gas quality.

jgsx

American 93 is everywhere here. 91 really sucked when I was in CA running 25psi on pump gas

Carl Lassiter

That isn't fair.
I can't find anything better than 91.
Couldn't send us some over could ya?!

Trekman

go to the nearest track they sell gas over 91

jgsx

But can you pull up to any gas station in the area and fill up on the higher octane for the same price? Neeooope. That's one thing that i DON'T miss about the Bay Area

e1000

some places in Indiana had 93 and 94

C43AMG

Because Europeans are better drivers.

e1000

emissions

melmanc55

You guys want to start a gas quality and octane thread?

ItalianStallion

Sorry that this is completely but 93 gas is at almost every gas station in NY. You can also buy an octane booster, like the NOS Racing Fuel which brings your octane up by 7 points (at least thats what the bottle says).

On topic: It will probably be quite a long time before we see this C63 out. From the photos, it looks like this C63 is a new body style. It will probably take another 2 years for the new C to come out, and then probably 1 more year for the AMG version. And I doubt it will have 420 or so hp if the CLK63 has around 480.

Jakpro1

Can you knock the 6.3 down that much hp without serious engine changes (compression reduction etc).

Just wondering if you guys will be able to "chip it" then open up the exhaust and WHAMMO!!!

C43AMG

I believe it will....if not more HP.It will need that just to compete with the new M3.

TopGun32

C63 is a reality.... but just don't know when.

e1000

I think he meant it would have the same 480hp as the CLK63