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Mercedes Benz has released the newest AMG model in the product lineup, the C 63 AMG, based from the German automaker's luxurious C-Class sedan model. Mercedes Benz will offer two variations for the C 63 AMG: Saloon and Estate. Both variants will go on sale in Europe and other markets beginning in 2008 carrying a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of 67,235 Euros for the Saloon and 69,853 for the Estate version.

Moreover, both the C 63 AMG Saloon and Estate will feature the AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine. This powertrain unit can generate 336 kW / 457 hp and develop a maximum torque output of 600 Nm. With this engine, the Mercedes Benz C 63 AMG can sprint from a stand still from up to 62 mph in just 4.5 seconds, reaching an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h. The engine also offer fuel economy and reduced exhaust emissions, thanks to the high performance catalytic converter, which allows the engine to comply with EU 4 and LEV-II emissions standards.

Other features of the Mercedes Benz C 63 AMG Saloon and C 63 AMG Estate include:

- AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC transmission
- AMG radiator grille
- AMG rear apron with a black diffusor insert
- AMG sports exhaust system with two chromed twin tailpipes
- AMG spoiler lip
- AMG performance package
- AMG carbon-fibre trim
- Flared front wings
- AMG velour floor mats
- AMG high-performance brake system
- Bonnet with power domes
- EASY PACK tailgate and load-securing kit
- Headlamp Assist
- Standard 18-inch AMG light-alloy wheels in a five-spoke design wrapped with tyres in size 235/40 R 18 (front) and 255/35 R 18 (rear)
- Available 19-inch AMG titanium grey light-alloy wheels in a multi-spoke design covered with 235/35 tyres (front) and 255/30 R 19 tyres at the rear
- Adaptive brake light
- Lighting package
- Front fog lamps
- Projector-beam headlamps with halogen technology
- Tyre pressure loss warning system
- Tinted glass
- Windowbags
- Brake Assist
- ADAPTIVE BRAKE system with hill-start assist
- Combined luggage cover and safety net (estate)
- Through-loading facility and armrest with double cup holder, load securing and 1/3:2/3 split-fold rear seat backrest (saloon)
- 1/3:2/3 split-fold rear seat backrest (estate)
- Intelligent Light System with five light functions – including dark-tinted headlamps
- KEYLESS-GO
- Child seat recognition in the front passenger seat
- Nappa leather upholstery
- Sidebags in rear
- Surround-sound system
- THERMOTRONIC comfortable automatic climate control system with three-zone air conditioning
- Electrically adjustable front seats with memory function
- Shopping crate, collapsible (estate)
- 3-stage ESP with Sport function
- Belt tensioners and belt force limiters for the front and outer rear seats
- Air-conditioned glove compartment
- ISOFIX child seat attachment points in the rear
- Map pocket on the rear of the driver's seat backrest
- Kneebag on the driver's side
- Steering column adjustable for height and reach
- ELCODE locking system with infrared/radio remote control
- Sidebag for driver and front passenger
- Bag hooks in the boot/luggage compartment
- Cruise control with SPEEDTRONIC variable speed limiter
- Front seats electrically adjustable for height and backrest angle
- Leather selector lever
- Central locking with crash sensor
- COMAND APS, incl. hard disc navigation, LINGUATRONIC voice control and music server, on request also with 6-DVD changer
- Integrated rear child seats with side head restraints (estate)
- Bi-xenon headlamps with cornering light function and headlamp cleaning
- dark-tinted headlamps
- Electric rear windscreen roller blind (saloon)
- Electric tilting/sliding glass sunroof
- Power windows (4)
- Black roof liner
- Airbags for the driver and front passenger
- Aluminium trim panels on dome, doors and centre console
- Acceleration skid control (ASR)
- Armrest with roller-top compartment
- Electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors
- Outside temperature display
- Improved multi-link independent rear suspension with increased track width