2015 W205 C63: articles, facts, specifications. Rumors: 5.5L V8 TT, M157, 4matic, DCT - Page 10

Jan 4, 2014 | 12:12 AM

#226

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Originally Posted by Diabolis

In S+ or M mode the MCT shifts in under 100 milliseconds.

That's too slow. I want the car to shift in the future. Predestined shifts, if you will. So they just happen with no detectable sensation.

/end sarcasm.

You make a great point, Diabolis. A lot of people really crap on the MCT but it's a pretty fantastic transmission. If they cool keep it running cooler it'd be even better.

Jan 4, 2014 | 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by benyl

9 speed is already available in the e class diesel. My guess is the 9 speed MCT will come out with the SL or a new E class.

Where is this now? (definately not in the u.s.) Why would something with 400tq need 9 gears? diesels are usually the last car to get the new transmissions. Hell sprinter van's just now got a 7 spd. along with the new 4 cylinder diesel.

9 gears is a good thing even for performance cars. Think of the silly 6th gear in corvettes. Lets them do 80mph at 1500rpm and get 30mpg+. Ofcourse using 8 gears between rather than 5 makes acceleration that much better specially in a heavier car. imagine how many throttle blips you can get now

As for transmission ratings..... Ratings arent established with XXXX tq then it will grenade. It's more like xxx tq reliably for years of trouble free use. You think they rated 2jz-gte supra motors for 1000hp? they came with 320hp crank stock. record is around 1050 wheel-hp.

Jan 4, 2014 | 04:33 AM

#228

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the thing with MCT is not the shift itself its the lag from the paddle (for me at least) thats annoying.

Btw i think i read somewhere that MCT will be carried over to the new C63

Jan 4, 2014 | 02:12 PM

#229

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Originally Posted by natman316

the thing with MCT is not the shift itself its the lag from the paddle (for me at least) thats annoying.

Btw i think i read somewhere that MCT will be carried over to the new C63

You would be correct.

Jan 4, 2014 | 04:05 PM

#230

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Quote:

Originally Posted by natman316

the thing with MCT is not the shift itself its the lag from the paddle (for me at least) thats annoying.

Agreed. Especially when downshifting and not being about to "double-downshift".

Jan 4, 2014 | 11:42 PM

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thats pretty much true for all auto gear boxes in cars shy of 400k$+
Yes there's quicker than mct or sls dct but they all lag unless it's super-car territory. If anyone dislikes the mct and thinks it's too slow... go drive a smart car

Jan 5, 2014 | 08:29 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by roadtalontsi

I would say my '12 GTR is pretty damn quick on the shift... As soon as you touch the paddle, your in your next gear. My CTS-V though had a lag (and it was annoying), greatly improved when a tune was installed.

Jan 5, 2014 | 02:37 PM

#233

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GTR, Audi TT-S, M3 i've driven and the tranny felt way better. Heck even BMW X1 with 8 speed auto does not lag as much as our MCT

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Jan 5, 2014 | 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by natman316

GTR, Audi TT-S, M3 i've driven and the tranny felt way better. Heck even BMW X1 with 8 speed auto does not lag as much as our MCT

The 8-speed auto. you're likely referring to is the same one in the F30 335i. It is built by ZF and it is one of the fastest, best transmissions in the world right now (regardless of the fact that it's a true auto.).

That ZF auto is one thing I miss about my F30 M Sport 335i. It was the best transmission I've ever used in my life (responsive in aggressive driving and smooth in relaxed driving).

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Jan 5, 2014 | 03:16 PM

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Is it possible that by any chance they will have solved the lag in the next "C63"?

Jan 6, 2014 | 09:25 AM

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2016 C63 S

In the wild without LED's

Jan 10, 2014 | 06:19 AM

#237

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Jan 10, 2014 | 08:00 AM

#238

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Photochop

I like it with the ML63 wheels

Jan 11, 2014 | 09:40 AM

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C220 in the wild....looks like the grill vents open and close at highway speed to increase aerodynamics and fuel economy

Jan 11, 2014 | 09:56 AM

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Great find....!

Jan 11, 2014 | 11:26 AM

#241

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anyone else think the grill is too big?

Jan 14, 2014 | 08:10 AM

#242

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Jan 14, 2014 | 09:53 AM

#243

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That grill is gig-normous

Jan 15, 2014 | 07:53 AM

#244

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Still unconfirmed for AWD or not... Will be out soon I guess

Jan 15, 2014 | 10:05 AM

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2015 Jaguar F-Type R Coupe' '99' Audi A4 Avant Quattro 2.8 DD

This article says early 2015...a year from now.

Jan 15, 2014 | 04:31 PM

#246

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Originally Posted by CoOlSlY

Still unconfirmed for AWD or not... Will be out soon I guess

I thought that as C Class will be 4Matic, so will C63, but AMG say it will not, and they said that only a few days ago?
Cheers, Pickles.

Jan 15, 2014 | 04:42 PM

#247

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Originally Posted by Pickles

I thought that as C Class will be 4Matic, so will C63, but AMG say it will not, and they said that only a few days ago?
Cheers, Pickles.

Might have missed that, where did you read that it won't be 4Matic finally?

Jan 15, 2014 | 04:42 PM

#248

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Originally Posted by Pickles

I thought that as C Class will be 4Matic, so will C63, but AMG say it will not, and they said that only a few days ago?
Cheers, Pickles.

Where did you read that?

I did just read that it'll still be a called a C63. Little bits of info at a time!

http://blog.caranddriver.com/mercede...oit-auto-show/

Jan 15, 2014 | 04:43 PM

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2015 Jaguar F-Type R Coupe' '99' Audi A4 Avant Quattro 2.8 DD

http://www.worldcarfans.com/11401156...off-amg-models

Jan 15, 2014 | 07:43 PM

#250

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“Don’t necessarily expect the C-Class AMG to have four-wheel drive like the E63 AMG does.” - An AMG employee

Read more: http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-show...#ixzz2qW6KXxfu

More smoke indicating a RWD C63.

Things that have been confirmed recently:

- 4.0L biturbo V8

- C63 moniker will remain

Smoke:

- RWD

- MCT

- Horsepower between 450 and 500