Post by account_disabled on Nov 27, 2017 22:58:35 GMT -9
When Mercedes-AMG rolled out the GLC43 SUV last year with a 362-horsepower twin-turbocharged V6, we were amazed by its performance. It ripped down the German Autobahn and tackled back roads like a champ, but do you really think the mad scientists at AMG were satisfied with leaving it at that?
Of course not, which brings us to the 2018 Mercedes-AMG GLC63. It follows the familiar formula of implementing subtle styling tweaks for a more menacing appearance, totally unnecessary amounts of power and even sharper handling.
The first part of the 63 equation is immediately noticeable on a cool, damp morning in a Stuttgart, Germany airport parking lot. The toothy Panamericana grille from the AMG GT sports cars sits prominently up front, making the GLC63 the first Mercedes-AMG outside of the GT to wear it. Toughening looks further are more aggressive bumpers, wider wheel arch claddings, beefier side sills, roof spoiler and optional 21-inch wheels. For a five-passenger SUV, it's not bad to look at.
Once behind the wheel, a press of the engine start button brings a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 howling to life, packing 503 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque. Mercedes' 4Matic all-wheel-drive system is capable of sending 100 percent of its power to the rear wheels or varying the torque split between the fore and aft axles for a max 50:50 split depending on conditions.
With all that, expect a 0-to-60 time of around 3.7 seconds, and an electronically limited top speed of 174 mph. Fuel economy numbers won't be available until closer to its mid-2018 on-sale date, but if you are really concerned about those figures, chances are you aren't in the market for a -63 AMG anyway.
For US customers who are salivating over the idea of a GLC SUV with north of 500 horsepower, they're out of luck, because Benz isn't bringing the S version of the SUV here. Instead, only the base GLC63 is coming, packing only 469 ponies, 479 pound-feet of twist and a 0-to-60 mph time of 3.9 seconds. However, the GLC63 Coupe will be offered in both base and S variants.
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Of course not, which brings us to the 2018 Mercedes-AMG GLC63. It follows the familiar formula of implementing subtle styling tweaks for a more menacing appearance, totally unnecessary amounts of power and even sharper handling.
The first part of the 63 equation is immediately noticeable on a cool, damp morning in a Stuttgart, Germany airport parking lot. The toothy Panamericana grille from the AMG GT sports cars sits prominently up front, making the GLC63 the first Mercedes-AMG outside of the GT to wear it. Toughening looks further are more aggressive bumpers, wider wheel arch claddings, beefier side sills, roof spoiler and optional 21-inch wheels. For a five-passenger SUV, it's not bad to look at.
Once behind the wheel, a press of the engine start button brings a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 howling to life, packing 503 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque. Mercedes' 4Matic all-wheel-drive system is capable of sending 100 percent of its power to the rear wheels or varying the torque split between the fore and aft axles for a max 50:50 split depending on conditions.
With all that, expect a 0-to-60 time of around 3.7 seconds, and an electronically limited top speed of 174 mph. Fuel economy numbers won't be available until closer to its mid-2018 on-sale date, but if you are really concerned about those figures, chances are you aren't in the market for a -63 AMG anyway.
For US customers who are salivating over the idea of a GLC SUV with north of 500 horsepower, they're out of luck, because Benz isn't bringing the S version of the SUV here. Instead, only the base GLC63 is coming, packing only 469 ponies, 479 pound-feet of twist and a 0-to-60 mph time of 3.9 seconds. However, the GLC63 Coupe will be offered in both base and S variants.
For more you can check
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