Evo magazine: M3 vs C63 vs VX8R
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The discussion to my understanding is about the C63 coming in 2nd against the new M3 on a track but honestly," who cares " what those mags say. I would buy a car mostly based on appeal and how it handles on everyday driving with comforts not what its capabillities at a track...So what if the new M3 can outlap a C63 at a track the C63 can be made better with a simple tire swoop imo.....I believe someone mentioned that this AMG C class and M3 battle have been going on for years with pretty much every model replacement. It doesn't give more sales to either maybe to the purest but like i said "who cares". So a person with a new C63 would have to worry about a new V8 M3 on the track course..what about straight awasys or even on a light on regular streets then the M3 owner has to worry right? Just buy what you prefer people and screw those reviews they get no where with alot of us.
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i found c&d's stats- m3 skidpad 0.91, c63 0.88. tires m3 PS2 245/265, c63 pirelli 0s 235/265.
o yeah. if i got m3, c63 you betcha it's on track as soon as break in is over!
o yeah. if i got m3, c63 you betcha it's on track as soon as break in is over!
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Yes, true: the seven speed Benz tranny is a BIG disappointment from the performance perspective. It does help down low compared to the old one, but up high it is totally geared for mileage, whereas the Ms are geared for performance all the way--but suffer in the mileage department. There is no free lunch.
Haven't I seen mileage numbers posted around the 10mpg range? Imagine if those overdrive gears weren't there! (I realize that the 10mpg is probably with the tester's foot heavily into the carpet most of the time).
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I'd be willing to bet that a) big weight difference w/M3 and b) lack of limited slip (which the M3 has) are the culprits here. Not putting an LSD standard on these cars is criminal. It slows the vehicle through the corners dramatically, as with an open diff and that much torque, you can't put the power down with that much weight transfer going to the outside wheels without spinning the inside wheels, which slows you down, which gives you a nice view of the *** of the M3.
I mean, these folks at Mercedes corporate are just class-A morons. To let their flagship AMGs get demeaned like this over a part that their competition has standard (not to mention Camaro SSs, Z28s, Trans Ams, Mustangs GTs/Cobras, and the like all have as well) and which would cost them a few hundred extra to install at most is just pathetic.
Apparently, the wizards in their marketing department have not yet figured out that these track numbers play a big role in which car wins these comparos, which in turn plays a big role in which car many the people who read these comparos will buy.
Oh, well...get used to it until they wise up and start giving their cars the same traction potential as the competition.
I mean, these folks at Mercedes corporate are just class-A morons. To let their flagship AMGs get demeaned like this over a part that their competition has standard (not to mention Camaro SSs, Z28s, Trans Ams, Mustangs GTs/Cobras, and the like all have as well) and which would cost them a few hundred extra to install at most is just pathetic.
Apparently, the wizards in their marketing department have not yet figured out that these track numbers play a big role in which car wins these comparos, which in turn plays a big role in which car many the people who read these comparos will buy.
Oh, well...get used to it until they wise up and start giving their cars the same traction potential as the competition.
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Fatter, stickier tires and an LSD will undoubtedly make the C63 much faster! I guess that's a pretty obvious statement
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cts v. i shared track with one in 2006. he was smigen faster. i was stock and on lesser tires. this yr i was modded and on good dot r compunds so no contest.
http://www.cartct.com/results/06-21-07/062107123.jpg
does anyone else see a resemblance c63 to ctsv? perhaps the cut line down the side?
http://www.cartct.com/results/06-21-07/062107123.jpg
does anyone else see a resemblance c63 to ctsv? perhaps the cut line down the side?
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According to the StarTek manual the simulated limited slip differential (braking one wheel) only functions under 40 kph in a straight line. This has zero affect on a road course.
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The Jan edition of EVO is not yet available in US stores, does someone have it in the U.k already and can give a capsule review of what the testers had to say about C63 in terms of handling, ride, gear box etc.
Thanks
Thanks
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And it only applies when you press the "ESP Off" button.
