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Mercedes Benz has officially previewed the AMG version of the recently launched C-Class Coupe. The car, officially called the Mercedes Benz C63 AMG Coupe is the C-Class coupe on steroids (engine as well as a slightly more aggressive bodykit) and it comes with a normally aspirated 6.2liter much like the one found in the SL63, CLK63 previously and not the latest 5.5liter V8 twin turbocharged AMG lump found in some other Mercedes Benz AMG cars like the latest CLS63 AMG. I am surprised, I thought the new C63 Coupe would also succumb to downsizing in cubic capacity due to environmental concerns, but it looks like AMG is as mental as before, and I like it. So, AMG gives a one finger salute to those expecting it to be politically/environmentally correct and keeps the manic normally aspirated monster of an engine. The 6.2liter normally aspirated V8 engne in its latest specification will produce 451bhp and about 600Nm of torque. This is definifely more than what its closest normally aspirated rivals make (think BMW M3 and Audi RS5). Of course, there is no substitute for cubic inches as they all say and the Mercedes V8 certainly outguns the 4.0liter and 4.2 liter lumps that the BMW and Audi have respectively. It also adds to a whole lot of road tax too as it is more than 2000cc over the BMW. But that is the price to pay for some Awsomely Mega Grunt. Isn't it. And that extra cc's add megabass too. If you've heard an AMG V8 on song, you'll instantly want one. I want one and the heck with being politically or environmentally correct all the time. Being a little mental is good. Anyway, the awesomely mega grunt that the C63 Coupe makes allows it to hit 0-100km/h in 4.5seconds even with its seven speed Speedshift Automatic transmission

The internet is a great way to send and receive information. Unfortunately for car manufacturers who want to keep their new car details a secret the internet is a pain. The latest victim is the new 2012 Mercedes Benz C-Class coupe, where photos of this new model has been leaked prior to its official launch at the upcoming 2011 Geneva Motor Show. The internet viral marketing network strikes again! The 2012 C-class coupe will take its place as the entry level Mercedes Benz coupe. If you aren't aware, the CLK series was replaced by the E-class coupe and a gap has appeared in the Mercedes Benz line-up. Hence the C-class coupe. The car is basically the C-class front end and a coupe rear. Everything from the A pillar/dashboard rearwards is new. However the design isn't as slick as the E-class coupe or like the CLK series of cars due to the fact that the car does not have the pillerless or no B-pillar look of the E-class and even the CLK-class. I suppose being the 'entry level' coupe, Mercedes did not want to make things too complicated by spending more time designing wind-proof door sills or spend too much on high tensile steel (in order to make the structure stiffer even without a B-pillar). It looks like a tasteful little coupe, much like the last generation CLK. From the looks of things the new C-class coupe will sell. Entry level cars ensure new customers the the marque and being a Mercedes Benz, there are many who aspire to own one (especially the 'towkays' in our region). No details about engine choices as yet but expect the usual 1.8liter turbocharged 4 cylinder and a range of petrol and diesel engines that should end with the new 5.5liter twin turbocharged v8 in the stomping AMG version. source:autobild