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2018 Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe Facelift Continues to Test in Germany

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Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe Facelift Continues to Test in GermanyMercedes-AMG C63 Coupe Facelift Continues to Test in GermanyMercedes-AMG C63 Coupe Facelift Continues to Test in GermanyMercedes-AMG C63 Coupe Facelift Continues to Test in Germany
Just like the iPhone X already makes the iPhone 8 obsolete, increased competition in the auto industry means almost constant facelift and updates. Check out the Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe.

The model was originally presented in August 2015 ahead of the Frankfurt Motor Show of that year. The European market launch was in March 2016, while the U.S. got it as a 2017MY during the summer. So, the dust has barely settled on the Edition 1. But Daimler Group is working on a mid-life facelift for the entire C-Class family and will also include all the AMG models.

Stuttgart car spotter Walko Art recently filmed the C63 S Coupe continuing its road testing ahead of what's likely to be an early 2018 reveal. So, even though the dust has barely settled on the Edition 1 models, the Germans are looking to improve the design.

We know the general direction of the facelift is probably along the lines of the AMG GT's updates, plus a few hints from the new E63. This means a new grille and air intakes. New headlights will also be installed on the car.

Not much is expected to happen on the powertrain front. The 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 produces a "sufficient" 510 HP. With AMG reluctant to add AWD to the C63, at least for this generation, any further engine tuning is pointless.

However, we could see the 7-speed gearbox being upgraded to a 9-speed. There has been a patent filing for an 8-speed automatic, but we think that's only going to be fitted to the front-wheel-drive models.

Many say the C63 is THE compact executive car to have, and you see a lot of vloggers buying it. That has to do with the power, the badge and the superiority of the interior over BMW and Audi rivals. But Mercedes plans to operate a few changes in that department too.

Back in June, we saw a regular C-Class prototype with the panoramic dashboard we first saw in the S-Class. Only it's even better than that, with no bezels in the middle and a crisper resolution. We see no reason why the C63 Coupe can't have it too.

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Mihnea's favorite cars have already been built, the so-called modern classics from the '80s and '90s. He also loves local car culture from all over the world, so don't be surprised to see him getting excited about weird Japanese imports, low-rider VWs out of Germany, replicas from Russia or LS swaps down in Florida.
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