C 63 AMG W205 Rear Wheel Specs Spied in China
06-24-2014, 04:15 PM
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C 63 AMG W205 Rear Wheel Specs Spied in China
265's it is:
http://www.autoevolution.com/news-g-...2107.html#sjmp
Back then we speculated that those wheel specifications weren't actually leaked but superimposed on an official Mercedes-Benz dealer pdf, and some recent spy photos of the car in China seem to reinforce our opinion.
For some reason, Mercedes-Benz is also testing pre-production prototypes of the new C 63 AMG in the Middle Kingdom, and one such model was recently snapped by reader of the Auto Home Chinese car site.
As you can see for yourself, what looks like the rear wheel of the car is sporting ContiSport Contact tires which measure 265/40 R18, meaning that these will probably be standard at least for the Chinese variant of the car, if not for the rest of the world as well.
Some pre-production prototypes have also been spotted running on 19-inch wheels, which will probably be standard on the S-Model variant and optional on the “regular” car.
Interestingly, the Chinese “spy photog” also snapped some images from the interior of the test vehicle, showing that when Mercedes-Benz builds pre-production cars for testing they go all the way with interior options.
In the photo with the steering wheel, the little buttons on its left signal that the car is optioned with pretty much everything, including Distronic Plus with Steering Assist, Lane Assist and the 360 degree parking camera system that was recently postponed for the non-AMG C-Class W205 models.
For some reason, Mercedes-Benz is also testing pre-production prototypes of the new C 63 AMG in the Middle Kingdom, and one such model was recently snapped by reader of the Auto Home Chinese car site.
As you can see for yourself, what looks like the rear wheel of the car is sporting ContiSport Contact tires which measure 265/40 R18, meaning that these will probably be standard at least for the Chinese variant of the car, if not for the rest of the world as well.
Some pre-production prototypes have also been spotted running on 19-inch wheels, which will probably be standard on the S-Model variant and optional on the “regular” car.
Interestingly, the Chinese “spy photog” also snapped some images from the interior of the test vehicle, showing that when Mercedes-Benz builds pre-production cars for testing they go all the way with interior options.
In the photo with the steering wheel, the little buttons on its left signal that the car is optioned with pretty much everything, including Distronic Plus with Steering Assist, Lane Assist and the 360 degree parking camera system that was recently postponed for the non-AMG C-Class W205 models.
06-24-2014, 05:36 PM
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Nice!!!!
06-24-2014, 09:16 PM
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06-25-2014, 03:12 PM
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Indeed.
I put power down fine with the OEM 18" tire size and Continental ExtremeContact DWs. I also have the Eurocharged tune.
Yes, it is. The W205 C63 will have single-piston sliding calipers in the rear. However, 6-piston fixed calipers will remain up front. Carbon ceramic rotors will also be offered as an option.
I don't think so. That's an "unfinished" caliper. The finished product will be painted and have the AMG logo on it.
Keep in mind that the S63 Coupe (see photo below) also has single-piston sliding calipers in the rear (so does the CLA45). They look fine on each of those cars.
Furthermore, the M5 has single-piston sliding calipers in the rear. With 6-piston calipers up front, that is more than enough stopping power. Especially considering the W205 is going to be 200+ lbs lighter than the outgoing W204.
Painted, AMG logo-adorned, single-piston sliding calipers on the S63 Coupe:
Yes, it is. The W205 C63 will have single-piston sliding calipers in the rear. However, 6-piston fixed calipers will remain up front. Carbon ceramic rotors will also be offered as an option.
Keep in mind that the S63 Coupe (see photo below) also has single-piston sliding calipers in the rear (so does the CLA45). They look fine on each of those cars.
Furthermore, the M5 has single-piston sliding calipers in the rear. With 6-piston calipers up front, that is more than enough stopping power. Especially considering the W205 is going to be 200+ lbs lighter than the outgoing W204.
Painted, AMG logo-adorned, single-piston sliding calipers on the S63 Coupe:
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How many pistons front? 6 hopefully
I had a 6 piston F, 4 piston R BBK on my E93 M3 and I loved it. The single piston F/R was total BS….
07-03-2014, 05:52 PM
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07-03-2014, 08:24 PM
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I said there would be 6-piston calipers up front AND that there would be plenty of stopping power as both the M5 and S63 Coupe utilize single-piston sliding calipers in the rear.
07-04-2014, 05:08 PM
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07-05-2014, 02:43 AM
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The rear sliding calipers should be enough to get the job done, especially if the S63 Coupe, a car that weights almost 1,500 pounds more then the C63 is able to stop with it. In terms of brakes, I'm wondering if the Carbon Ceramics will be grabby and squeal around town.
07-05-2014, 02:58 AM
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The rear sliding calipers should be enough to get the job done, especially if the S63 Coupe, a car that weights almost 1,500 pounds more then the C63 is able to stop with it. In terms of brakes, I'm wondering if the Carbon Ceramics will be grabby and squeal around town.
I've also driven a McLaren MP4-12C with CCBs and didn't notice any squealing. I got used to the brakes in a very short amount of time.
Modern era CCBs don't tend to squeal like the first gen tech on the SLR.
07-05-2014, 07:03 PM
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I test drove a 2014 E63S with the CCB and they don't squeal at all and the brakes are just a little more touchy than regular ones. It's nothing that I wouldn't be able to get the hang of after driving the car for a couple hours.
I've also driven a McLaren MP4-12C with CCBs and didn't notice any squealing. I got used to the brakes in a very short amount of time.
Modern era CCBs don't tend to squeal like the first gen tech on the SLR.
I've also driven a McLaren MP4-12C with CCBs and didn't notice any squealing. I got used to the brakes in a very short amount of time.
Modern era CCBs don't tend to squeal like the first gen tech on the SLR.
07-06-2014, 07:33 PM
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1. Rotors are supposed to last 100K+ miles of regular driving (only need to replace pads at brake service)
2. Very low brake dust- will make cleaning the wheels a breeze
3. Better stopping power than regular brakes (or at least perceived when driving)
4. If I do decide the track the car I won't ever have to worry about brake fade
5. They look awesome and the front rotors are even larger than the 458's CC rotors!
And for those that are counting, you'll be able to recoup some of your costs down the line since it should have a higher resale value than cars without CC brakes.
Of course your mileage may vary and you may not agree with the reason why I'm getting the brakes. The above stated are simply my opinion on advantages of CCB over steel. But I suppose that's why MB gives us the choice!
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