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Yesterday we provide you details of the US-spec Mercedes-AMG C63, and we mentioned the “Edition 1” version during the initial launch period. In the press release, the Edition 1 is described as:

Exclusive and irresistible – the C63 “Edition 1″

The Mercedes-AMG C63 S is also available from market launch as an “Edition 1″ – with a stunning and irresistible combination of exclusive design and equipment features.. The “Edition 1″ can be identified from the outside by a number of design highlights:

– Forged wheels in 8.5 x 19 and 9...

Today Mercedes-Benz unveiled some detailed information regarding the newly redeisgned C-Class sedan AMG variant: the C63 AMG. Below are some highlights:

– All C63 AMG models will be powered by the M177 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 engine
– 7-speed AMG Speedshift transmission
– C63 AMG: 475hp, 479 lb-ft of torque; 0-100kmh (0-62mph): 4.2 seconds
– C63 AMG S: 510hp, 515 lb-ft of torque; 0-100kmh (0-62mph): 4.1 seconds
– Tire size: 245/40/R18 (front); 265/40/R18 (rear)
– C63 AMG standard options: AMG Ride Control sports suspension w/3-stage adjustable shocks; AMG speed-sensitive sports steering system; internally ventilated and perforated brake discs (size: 360mm/330mm – front/...

Safety is always one of Mercedes-Benz’s selling point. So you will understand back in August.14, 2012, when IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) released its first batch results for the small overlap frontal crash test on several entry-level compact luxury sedans, in which the Mercedes-Benz C-Class got the lowest “Poor” rating, Mercedes-Benz quickly release an official response expressing its strong objection of the IIHS test, by saying:

“As a leader in automotive safety, we have full confidence in the protection that the C-Class affords its occupants — and less confidence in any test that doesn’t reflect that”

Compared to the US IIHS, people in the European ...

If you have read our previous report about the Mercedes-Benz M178 twin-turbo V8 engine, you may recall the first vehicle to receive this new engine will be the AMG GT. Below are some brief summary:

– AMG GT engine output: 456hp, 443 lb-ft; 0-60 time: 3.9s
– AMG GT S engine output: 503hp, 479 lb-ft; 0-60 time:3.7s
– 7-speed double-clutch transmission
– 47:53 F/R weight distribution
– Double wishbone suspension for both front and rear wheels
– AMG GT S with adaptive damping for the suspension

Before leaving you with the extremely detailed press release below, I would like to briefly discuss one question some guys may be interested: is it possible that Mercedes-Benz put a la...

For those who is rich enough and want to buy a SUV whose engine has the most cylinders, now comes one of the ultimate choices: the 2016 Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG with a twin-turbo 6.0L V12 engine.

The G65 AMG is not a new creation, because Mercedes-Benz has released in other markets back in 2012. The V12 monster has 612 hp and 737 lb-ft of torque, routed to its four wheels via a 7-speed automatic transmission. Official 0-100kmh (0-62mph) time is 5.3 seconds and top speed is 143mph.

You may wonder why the 612hp SUV only has a 143mph limited speed: that is because the high drag coefficient caused by the boxed-shaped exterior, and also the suitability of its suspension setup to ...