Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Estate official release

We’ve shown you the “leaked” images of the new AMG C63 Estate and can now provide you with the official press release information and images. Due to be unveiled next week at the Frankfurt Motor Show the Estate is the wagon version of the C63 sedan, itself officially released a day before BMW took the wraps of their new V8 M3 in July this year.

Released today, the press release confirms that the new super wagon will be powered by AMG’s 6.3-litre V8. In C63 tune the big V8 manages to produce a spirited 336kW/457hp at 6800 rpm and maximum torque of 600 Nm at 5000 rpm, enough to ensure that this is one seriously quick family hauler. Try 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h.

Power is transferred to the rear wheels via AMG’s Speedshift Plus 7G-Tronic, seven speed automatic transmission. Equipped with steering wheel mounted paddles there are three modes of operation including “C” , “S” and “M” , Comfort, Sport and Manual.

AMG have upgraded the suspension to cope with the prodigious performance and fitted a high-performance braking system. 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 while 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.

To differentiate the C63 Estate from its lesser C-Class brethren AMG have fitted a unique bonnet with power domes, a distinctive AMG radiator grille as well as flared front guards (fenders) an AMG rear apron with a black diffuser insert and an AMG performance exhaust with dual twin chromed tail pipes.

The interior also benefits from the AMG magic wand and receives AMG sports seats with integral head restraints, a three spoke AMG performance steering wheel and tube-style AMG instrument cluster. AMG carbon fibre trim can be optioned in place of the standard fit aluminium interior trim elements.

Expected to be on sale in Europe at the start of 2008 the recommended retail including VAT is EUR 69,853. Australian pricing and delivery details are not yet available.

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The new Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Estate

Unique high-performance estate

Affalterbach – 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 ESPïƒ', 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.