Better than M3 Comp? 674 HP 2018 AMG C63s - One Take

Опубликовано 29 мая 2019, 12:30

In the past, the C63 AMG has been the most outspoken of the coupes, all shouting noise and slides, compared to the M3s precision. This one has had careful and extensive suspension modifications under the watch of Steve Dinan, a well known builder of cars for both the street and the race track. He liked the C63 engine, but thought it needed some help turning. Does it finally have the corner manners to match the power?

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SPECS:

Stock numbers:
503HP/516TQ (non S gets 470hp, 480 tq).
Weight: 3700-3900 (“bit more than the M3)
$77,000 base.
4.0 liter twin turbo V8.
0-60: 3.7s
WB: 111”

CAR BAHN GTS PACKAGE:
POWER: 674 HP, 666 LB-FT TRQ - (At flywheel)
- Suspension ($1,500)
- Coil over springs that maintain the stock electronic dampers
- Ride height change -.5” to 1”
- High performance suspension bearings, camber adjusters ($3,900)
- Eccentric bearings in the front and alignment shims in the rear to reduce negative
camber generated by lowering the car
- Reduces compliance with front control arm bearings, both laterally and longitudinally
- Reduces compliance with rear control arm bearings, both thrust and toe
POWER PACKAGE
- Software, Stage 1 turbochargers, cold air intake, larger heat exchangers and an
add-on ECU to contour the boost curve ($14,990)
- Generates 674 HP, 666 LB-FT TRQ - (At flywheel)
- Speed governor removal to achieve a 190+ top speed
- Street Aero ($1,500)
- Aero package with a rear spoiler and front splitter that is functional generating 100lbs
of down force at 150 mph to improve stability at high speed
- OPTIONAL WHEELS/TIRES ($9,200)
- Largest and lightest wheels and tires available for the AMG C63
- Forgeline 20” x 9.5” front wheels with 285 x 30 x 20 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup R
compound tires
- Forgeline 20” x 10.5” rear wheels with 305 x 30 x 20 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup R
compound tires