C63 AMG DR 520 - Press Release

[KillerHERTZ]

EXCLUSIVE NEW C-CLASS DR 520 COMBINES POTENT PERFORMANCE AND STEALTH
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Press Release​

Mercedes-Benz UK has launched an exclusive new model, the C-Class DR 520 with more power and performance than any other C-Class. Only 20 units of this car will be available, and it is sold exclusively through the company's Specialist Products division at Mercedes-Benz World at Brooklands, Surrey.

Based on the high-performance C 63 AMG, the DR 520 has a performance upgrade and boasts 520 hp and 650 Nm of torque, a 60 hp and 50 Nm advantage over than the standard C 63 AMG. The DR 520 Saloon can reach 0-62 mph in just 4.1 seconds with the Estate achieving the same in 4.2 seconds, and both are electronically limited to a top speed of 187 mph.

The AMG Performance Pack Plus is fitted to the DR 520 as standard and features AMG's high-performance braking system with red calipers, with the addition of engine upgrades in the form of forged pistons, newly-developed connecting rods and a revised crankshaft, as well as an AMG Carbon Fibre rear spoiler for the Saloon.

Available with a black or white matt wrap and complimented by Titanium finish alloy wheels, grille and discreet DR 520 badging on the wing and the boot lid, the DR 520 combines stealthy looks with potent performance.

Inside, the sports seats are upholstered in leather and exclusive Alcantara finished with red or white contrast stitching, as is the dashboard and upper door panels. The multi-function AMG Performance steering wheel is clad in Nappa leather and Alcantara.

Nigel Unsworth, Specialist Products Division Manager commented: "We wanted to launch the Specialist Products Division with something unique - and the DR 520 fits the bill perfectly. Mercedes-Benz World is located at Brooklands, and there's a proud history of ‘Brooklands Specials' being sold here over the years. The DR 520 - which is dyno-rated at 520 hp - is our chance to create an exclusive model in the UK. It's a great opportunity for us to offer our customers who enjoy sports and supercars a bespoke car with even more performance than the already very successful C 63 AMG. And as well as the increased performance, it looks incredible, too."

The DR 520 costs £9,995 above the standard C 63 AMG price, making the DR 520 Saloon £62,430 OTR and the Estate £63,680 OTR. The cars are also backed by a three-year, 60,000 mileage warranty.

 

[Simon_M]

Those prices quoted seem very cheap, in fact too cheap.

The official DR site states £70,150 for the saloon and I was quoted £71,990 for the estate in early June.

Anyone ordered one?

 

[A210AMG]

£70K and its still a little C class...Thats a lot of money.

Also looks a bit like a halfords / Max power have got togther... with the 520 badges and stitching on the seats etc.

 

[KillerHERTZ]

My parents have been driving a 09 reg C220 Estate Sport for the past month while there W211 is being fixed and I must say that im not all that impressed with the interior of the highly specced model. As many have stated the dashboard plastics are awful, it is cheap, and looks/feels nasty. (I still love the exterior of the W204)

At least this version has it covered up as standard.

 

[whitenemesis]

Agreed, the centre console looks very VX Astra..

There's understated and there's council'stated....

 

[Mudster]

It's the Sierra Cosworth Syndrome.

I remember a couple of friends buying 4x4 Sapphire cosworths when they were still quite knew, one of them had more than 400hp and was a rocket ship. The thing was it was still a Ford Sierra, it rattled and squeaked and was cheap and plasticy, despite the leather and gadgets.

The C63 suffers the same problem, don't get me wrong, fantastic cars, great engine, great fun but you get in it and think...Oh dear, they could of spent just a few hundred more pounds inside and it would have made all the difference.

Palmball solved the problem with a lovely interior trim, but it should be offered as standard on a £60K car.

 

[MercFanUk]

The darker coloured one doesn't half look mean in matt paint. Not sure about that interior though, if it was leather I'd be drooling - but that suedey looking stuff has always looked awful to me, especially when it's not all "brushed" in the right direction...

 

[Simon_M]

LOL! OCD Mr MercFan!

I bet you have all you dash vents pointing the same way, just like me!

S

I think it looks nice but is a bit OTT, I would have it without the Matt finish and leather inside. Well to be honest if someone was offering I would have it regardless!

 

[Adam230K]

£70K and its still a little C class...Thats a lot of money.

Also looks a bit like a halfords / Max power have got togther... with the 520 badges and stitching on the seats etc.

That little C-class is faster then the entire AMG line-up (with the 65 AMG as an exception). Its not that expensive imo

 

[Adam230K]

double post

 

[Sonny Burnett]

looks great.

 

[st4]

I like the Alcantara dash.

Not a fan of the Matt paint and the normal cheaper C class plastic interiors. However they are solidly made and all C classes bar blue efficiency ones are turning out to be reliable "little" cars.

I'd be more forgiving of it as fundamentally its a decent car.

 

[borz]

I love the estate and I desperately want one even with that dash and don't mind the number plate either.