Mercedes is unveiling its new C63 AMG family sports car this Wednesday. An important model for the German brand, which directly competes with Audi (RS4) and BMW (M3) in this market. Mercedes has made a big splash with its new C63 AMG (available in sedan and wagon), which now features a hybrid engine that’s directly inspired by Formula 1 technology. With the V8 no longer offered, this new C63 AMG SE Performance has plenty to tempt.

A slightly redesigned design

In terms of appearance, several changes have been made. The front part is already 5 cm longer than the previous generation, as well as extended wings. Overall, the new C63 AMG is 8 cm longer and 7.6 cm wider. The wheelbase increases by one centimeter. Mercedes indicates that these new dimensions bring more character to the body with a more stretched and more muscular line.

Other notable exterior features include a small air intake on the hood, accompanied by the traditional AMG grille with uprights. The case has been slightly redesigned to improve airflow. In particular, the presence“Air Panels » with electronic control, located behind the radiator grille and in the front apron. Also note that the AMG logo will now be available on the entry level.

At the rear, there is a dual exhaust which is accompanied by a new diffuser. A spoiler painted black, integrated into the trunk lid, was also installed on the Mercedes. There is also an E Performance badge, which will indicate the presence of hybrid traction.

Finally, the new C63 SE Performance is equipped with 19-inch or 20-inch alloy wheels, depending on the version chosen. Mercedes also says that several color options will be available for this model. Three additional packages emphasize the sporty effect (AMG Carbon Fiber Exterior Pack, AMG Night Pack and AMG Aerodynamics Pack).

More and more modern interior

Inside, the sporty aspect is immediately noticeable thanks to the presence of AMG sports bucket seats. Several color and stitching configurations will be available for the front seats. There are also rear seats with a very thoughtful design.

Mercedes also fitted the latest AMG two-spoke steering wheel. It benefits from new controls that are more accessible and intuitive. Now it will be possible to control different driving functions or different driving modes without letting go of the steering wheel. The driver will also be able to control the regeneration of the hybrid traction using the steering wheel.

Finally, the new C63 SE Performance received an all-new Mercedes multimedia system called MBUX. The latter, in particular, includes functions specific to the car’s hybrid engine. The dashboard will also be customizable with several different display styles. Several high-quality graphs on the multimedia display show details such as the power flow of the entire drive system, engine speed or power.

A head-up display will also be available to display information received by the systems Breed and Supersport developed by AMG.

C63 SE Performance, an unprecedented hybrid engine

It is under the hood that the sports family from Mercedes is developing the most. Finished with the mythical V8, it is now a place on a 2.0-liter four-cylinder enginewith. This engine block has an electric turbocharger. The power of this heat engine is 476 hp and 545 Nm of torque. Mercedes talks about a four-cylinder engine “the most powerful in the world”.

This thermoblock is accompanied by an electric motor equipped with a 70 kW battery with a power of 204 hp. Thus, the total power of this C63 SE Performance reaches 680 hp. and 1020 Nm of torque.

To ensure better traction, Mercedes installed four-wheel drive AMG Performance 4MATIC+ equipped with rear-wheel steering, a first in this segment.

A 9-speed gearbox with SpeedShift technology from AMG will be available. It will be accompanied by a second two-speed gearbox, which will be connected to the electric motor.

Several technologies are offered for more precise driving

This hybrid engine was directly developed in the Formula 1 department of Mercedes-AMG. In addition to this impressive hybrid engine, there are other elements for even more sporty driving. Firstly, 8 different driving modes will be available (Electric, Comfort, Battery Hold, Sport, Sport+, RACE, Slippery and Individual). They will allow you to use all the features of the vehicle according to your wishes.

There is also a new adaptive damping system called AMG Ride Control. This will allow you to optimally keep the road.

Mercedes-AMG C63 SE specification: