Advice on C63S sedan vs. C63 coupe? (used)
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2012 C63 AMG
Don't forget about the rear suspension differences.
However, what makes the W205 C63 Coupe different is the suspension. Compared with the C63 sedan, its rear suspension is heavily modified. The track is 46 mm wider than the 4-door’s. The geometry is revised to increase negative camber. Moreover, all control arms except the toe control links are now rigidly mounted to the subframe through ball-joints rather than rubber bushings to eliminate slack. Up front, the front suspension is adapted to boost 38 mm wider track while the steering gets stiffer knuckles to enhance precision. Furthermore, front and rear tires get 10 mm and 20 mm wider respectively over the sedan’s.
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However, what makes the W205 C63 Coupe different is the suspension. Compared with the C63 sedan, its rear suspension is heavily modified. The track is 46 mm wider than the 4-door’s. The geometry is revised to increase negative camber. Moreover, all control arms except the toe control links are now rigidly mounted to the subframe through ball-joints rather than rubber bushings to eliminate slack. Up front, the front suspension is adapted to boost 38 mm wider track while the steering gets stiffer knuckles to enhance precision. Furthermore, front and rear tires get 10 mm and 20 mm wider respectively over the sedan’s.
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Last edited by JimGreen; Dec 31, 2020 at 09:56 AM.
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From: Northern Virginia
2016 C63 S AMG
Don't forget about the rear suspension differences.
However, what makes the W205 C63 Coupe different is the suspension. Compared with the C63 sedan, its rear suspension is heavily modified. The track is 46 mm wider than the 4-door’s. The geometry is revised to increase negative camber. Moreover, all control arms except the toe control links are now rigidly mounted to the subframe through ball-joints rather than rubber bushings to eliminate slack. Up front, the front suspension is adapted to boost 38 mm wider track while the steering gets stiffer knuckles to enhance precision. Furthermore, front and rear tires get 10 mm and 20 mm wider respectively over the sedan’s.
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However, what makes the W205 C63 Coupe different is the suspension. Compared with the C63 sedan, its rear suspension is heavily modified. The track is 46 mm wider than the 4-door’s. The geometry is revised to increase negative camber. Moreover, all control arms except the toe control links are now rigidly mounted to the subframe through ball-joints rather than rubber bushings to eliminate slack. Up front, the front suspension is adapted to boost 38 mm wider track while the steering gets stiffer knuckles to enhance precision. Furthermore, front and rear tires get 10 mm and 20 mm wider respectively over the sedan’s.
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Comparing S to S, the coupe is dynamically better and just as comfortable. Unless you absolutely need 4 doors, which I do. In this case, though, you're missing out on a lot with the non-S.
Sorry in advance if this is sacrilege, but if I didn't need the 4 doors I'd get a 991.2 CS instead.
