New C63 AMG released, but...
08-09-2007, 02:55 AM
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New C63 AMG released, but...
why did they give it 457 bhp not 481 like the CLK 63? Is it because the CLK has to keep up with M6 and RS5 in the future ??!! I personally was waiting for 481 and thought the C63 might be a future replacement for my E55.
08-09-2007, 03:04 AM
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its all about marketing...
good Q's kip
the way i see it
clearly there is little mechanical difference between all 4 6.2V8 engine variants
w204 336kW
w209 354kW
w211 378kW
w221 386kW
so the main difference is down to a marking differentation, however comparing power to weight ratios is a better thing, dont forget your w211 weighs in at 1840kgs where as a w204 C63AMG should be around 1600kgs...
the way i see it
clearly there is little mechanical difference between all 4 6.2V8 engine variants
w204 336kW
w209 354kW
w211 378kW
w221 386kW
so the main difference is down to a marking differentation, however comparing power to weight ratios is a better thing, dont forget your w211 weighs in at 1840kgs where as a w204 C63AMG should be around 1600kgs...
08-10-2007, 12:10 PM
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08-10-2007, 04:03 PM
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Exactly. The largest question to me will be.. Can this little car put all the power down on the ground and actually pull a decent 1/4? I forsee a TON of wheel spin.
