With the 6.2-liter, normally aspirated, M156 V8 on its way out, getting ready to make room for a new generation of four-liter, twin-turbocharged V8s based on bonding together two M133 four-cylinders from the 45 AMG series of cars, the current C 63 AMG is one of the last few models to sport this legendary engine.
The Aussies from Drive got a taste of this epic V8 in the Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupe Edition 507 on the Californian circuit at Willow Springs and also made a nice video homage to the event.
The Edition 507 of the C 63 AMG, available in all three body styles (coupe, sedan and station wagon), sports a modified version of the M156, which sits right between the “standard” engine in the C 63 AMG and the M159-inspired engine in the C 63 AMG Coupe Black Series.
With parts taken from the M159 found in the SLS AMG as well, the modified M156 in the Edition 507 develops – you guessed it – 507 horsepower and 610 Nm (450 lb ft) of torque. Equipped with it, the C 63 AMG Coupe Edition jumps from naught to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 4.2 seconds and can shred the rear tires with ESP off in just slightly more time than that, as seen in the following track video.
The Edition 507 of the C 63 AMG, available in all three body styles (coupe, sedan and station wagon), sports a modified version of the M156, which sits right between the “standard” engine in the C 63 AMG and the M159-inspired engine in the C 63 AMG Coupe Black Series.
With parts taken from the M159 found in the SLS AMG as well, the modified M156 in the Edition 507 develops – you guessed it – 507 horsepower and 610 Nm (450 lb ft) of torque. Equipped with it, the C 63 AMG Coupe Edition jumps from naught to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 4.2 seconds and can shred the rear tires with ESP off in just slightly more time than that, as seen in the following track video.