C63 AMG Estate revealed!

[KillerHERTZ]

Unique high-performance estate
Hot on the heels of the Audi RS 6 Avant Mercedes releases its own high powered sports wagon, the Mercedes C 63 AMG Estate. The 6.3 liter V8 produces 457 hp (336 kW) with 600 Nm of torque and manages to sprint to 100 km/h from stand-still in 4.6 seconds while its top speed is limited to 250 km/h.

The estate puts those horses to the tarmac with AMG's Speedshift 7G-Tronic automatic transmission which comes in three modes, C, S and M. The C63 AMG Estate comes with 18 or 19 inch wheels and high-performance brakes to put all the power to rest again.

Design is more distinctive than ever with its AMG bodystyling which consists of a power dome on the bonnet, AMG grille, flared front wings, AMG rear apron and AMG sports exhaust system with two chromed twin tailpipes. The interior has received its own treatment with AMG sports seats, three spoke AMG steering wheel with paddle shifters, tube-style AMG instrument cluster and an optional AMG carbon trim.

The C63 AMG Estate holds 485 liters in the rear which can be extended to 1500 liters with the rear seats down. Expect the estate in showrooms early 2008 with a price tag of EUR 69,853.



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Press Release


Following in the Saloon’s footsteps, the C 63 AMG Estate is now also due to be launched. Under the bonnet with its distinctive power domes, the AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine delivers effortless acceleration. The high-revving naturally aspirated engine sets the benchmark in this segment with its maximum output of 336 kW/457 hp at 6800 rpm and maximum torque of 600 Nm at 5000 rpm. The unique high-performance estate accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds; top speed is 250 km/h (electronically limited).

Power is transferred by the AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC. Equipped with AMG steering wheel gearshift paddles and the three driving modes “C”, “S” and “M”, the seven-speed automatic transmission delivers a decidedly sporty or comfort-focused ride depending on the driver’s tastes. The automatic throttle-blipping function when downshifting is another innovation. In conjunction with the all-new front axle, the AMG speed-sensitive sports steering and the new 3-stage ESP®, the AMG sports suspension provides maximum driving pleasure and superb driving dynamics. The AMG high-performance braking system with large internally ventilated and perforated disc brakes all round provides optimum stopping power even during particularly dynamic driving. The standard specification includes 18-inch five-spoke AMG light-alloy wheels with 235/ 40 R 18 (front) and 255/35 R 18 (rear) wide-base tyres. 19-inch AMG multi-spoke light-alloy wheels shod with 235/35 R 19 (front) and 255/30 R 19 (rear) tyres are available as an option.

Design and appointments: more distinctive than ever
The design and appointments on the new C 63 AMG Estate are comfortably on a par with the sophisticated technology. The top-of-the-line AMG eight-cylinder model has been differentiated more clearly than ever from the series-production C-Class: typical hallmarks of the brand come in the shape of AMG bodystyling, the bonnet with power domes, the distinctive AMG radiator grille, the flared front wings, the AMG rear apron with its black diffusor insert and the AMG sports exhaust system with two sets of chromed twin tailpipes. The interior feel is dominated by the distinctive AMG sports seats with integral head restraints, the three-spoke AMG performance steering wheel with its flat underside and small 365-millimetre rim, and the tube-style AMG instrument cluster with its AMG-specific main menu. As an alternative to the standard-fit aluminium trim elements, AMG carbon trim can also be ordered as an option for the C 63 AMG Estate.

Largest load compartment in its class with up to 1500 litres
The load capacity of the C 63 AMG Estate ranges from 485 to 1500 litres (VDA measuring method) depending on the position of the 1/3:2/3-split rear seat backrests which can be folded forwards. No other car in the premium estate segment of this vehicle class can match this capacity. Standard equipment includes bag hooks and four anchoring lugs to secure the load, side stowage compartments with covers, a collapsible shopping crate as well as a combined luggage cover and retaining net. The new EASY-PACK tailgate opens and closes at the push of a button. The market launch of the C 63 AMG Estate is scheduled for the start of 2008; sales price incl. 19% VAT is EUR 69,853.

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[kbhogalW126]

I generally don't like estates but I like that!

 

[JC180]

Rock on what a stunning car, I'd give my wife and left arm for that

 

[gina2201]

That's quite yummy.

 

[JC180]

I generally don't like estates but I like that!

Estates transform an ordinary car in to an unusual car, and if from Volvo Audi BMW or Mercedes Bl00dy good unusual ones at that

I will never buy a saloon, useless for the family.

 

[BimMerc]

I think it looks ugly. Saloon is much better looking. Those door handles look ridiculous.

 

[A210AMG]

Hello

Have to say I prefer estates over saloons and there is something about an estate thats a quick as a Porsche that gives it that wow factor.

I think the volvo T5 was on of the 1st when they used it in touring cars.

My boss's old (well 2years old..) E55 estate is silly quick, cannot imagine how quick it feels in a smaller C class and a larger engine...

 

[KillerHERTZ]

Those door handles look ridiculous.

 

[robert.saunders]

I think the volvo T5 was on of the 1st when they used it in touring cars.

I love the T5 too - most impressive however was a few Friday's ago, I had the chance to spend a 10hour shift with the local traffic plod in a Range Rover for a few hours and the remainder in a Volvo T5. Amazing car, amazing driver Sometimes, it was just like being in a touring car

 

[EJS]

Here is the link to the autocar article from today's magazine

http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/227563/

Off to MB world on the 19th so I hope to have a closer look at it then.

 

[recycled]

still has the accord rear lights

 

[ROBB]

Wicked!
I think the Estate is better looking than saloon version, & 600N of torque to boot (literally)
if u saw that looming up in the rear view mirror - it'd scare most folks out of the way!!