The 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG: A Supercar with Unparalleled Performance

As soon as you lay eyes on the sculpted power dome hood, it's clear that the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG is all about performance. With its sleek design and aggressive stance, this supercar is sure to turn heads on the road. But don't be fooled by its looks - beneath the surface lies a powerhouse of an engine, capable of propelling the car from 0 to 60 in just 4.4 seconds.

This incredible acceleration is made possible by the C63's hand-assembled 6.3L V8 engine, which produces a whopping 451 horsepower and sends it all the way to the rear wheels through a multi-clutch 7-speed automatic with manual shift mode. But what really sets this engine apart is its unique power delivery, where the power comes in lower than the RPM band, allowing for quicker acceleration without sacrificing any of that precious power.

But performance isn't the only game in town - the C63 AMG also boasts an impressive level of refinement and sophistication, courtesy of Mercedes-Benz's renowned engineering prowess. The interior is a masterclass in design, with its thickly padded 3-point sport steering wheel being a standout feature. Not only does it provide excellent grip and support for long drives, but its flat top and bottom also make it easier to get in and out of the car.

And then there's the infotainment system, which comes equipped with an optional multimedia package that includes an IND dash DVD/CD player, a 7-inch high-resolution color display, and hard drive navigation with voice recognition. It may not be the most advanced system on the market, but it's certainly one of the most user-friendly - and it's perfect for those who want to stay connected on the go.

But what really puts the C63 AMG in its class is its numerous options and upgrades. For example, the $650 AMG development package takes horsepower to 481 and reduces the time to reach 0-60 by a tenth of a second. It also increases the electronic limiter from 155mph to 174mph, making it perfect for those who want to push their car to its limits.

Of course, there's always the option to go even further - with the limited-edition C63 AMG Black Series, which produces an astonishing 510 horsepower and a top speed of over 180mph. It may be a significant upgrade from the standard model, but for those who want it all, the Black Series is certainly worth considering.

However, there's also a price to pay for all this performance - with the C63 AMG falling firmly into the EPA gas guzzler category, measuring only 13 city and 19 highway miles per gallon. It may not be the most fuel-efficient car on the market, but if you're willing to shell out the $83,500 starting price, it's certainly a worthwhile investment.

Ultimately, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG is a supercar that has something for everyone - whether you're a seasoned driver or just looking for a fun and exciting ride. With its incredible performance, luxurious interior, and numerous upgrades available, it's no wonder why this car has become a cult classic among car enthusiasts.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: entakes no more than a quick glance at the sculpted power Dome Hood to figure out that the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG is all about performance and a quick glance is all you're going to get as this Supercar Rockets from 0 to 60 in a mere 4.4 seconds leaving you staring in amazement while it's four oval exhaust pipes disappear from view ah and what sweet music pours from that sport-tuned exhaust this is no ordinary car the builders at the exclusive Mercedes-Benz AMG Studios have left their indelible stamp throughout this allnew C-Class Coupe elevating everything from performance to suspension to style and giving it a lot more than just muscle the level of refinement is pure Mercedes-Benz but there are important AMG distinctions like this thickly padded 3point sport steering wheel notice how the top and bottom are flat it's trickling down from their racing program and it makes it a lot of easier to get in and out of the car too there are controls on the steering wheel that bring up different sets of information in the instrument cluster including a race mode that allows the driver to record lap times so you're never far from being reminded of the C-Class amg's performance orientation our test C63 came with the optional multimedia package which of course we recommend it includes an IND dash DVD CD player and the 7-in highres color display with hard drive navigation and voice recognition there are multiple layers of AMG technology throughout this C-Class edition let's fire this thing up it's got launch control in race mode which is perfect for drag racing the C63 uses a hand assembled 6.3 L V8 bearing the signature of the technician who actually assembled it this Powerhouse sends 451 horsepower to the rear wheels through a multi clutch 7-speed automatic with manual shift mode not only does this engine provide more power than its competition like the BMW M3 but the power comes in lower than the RPM band so you can get to it quicker another option we got in our test C63 is the AMG development package with this $650 option horsepower Rises to 481 and the time it takes to Sprint from 0 to 60 drops by a 10th of the second and the electronic limiter that ordinarily pegs top speed at 155 it increases the limit to 174 mph with speeds like that it is comforting to know that AMG remember to include a high performance compound braking system in the development package at the end of the day there is a price to pay for all of this performance fuel economy is in the EPA gas guzzler category measuring a meager 13 City 19 Highway definitely not friendly to the average commuter's wallet but if you aren't set back by the $83,500 gas guzzler tax included in the price is not going to matter either if the 202 12 C63 AMG isn't enough for you you can always wait in line for the limited edition 510 horsepower C63 AMG black series now that car is something else but honestly with all that the brand new AMG C63 Coupe has to offer I am sure it will satisfy a whole lot of driverstakes no more than a quick glance at the sculpted power Dome Hood to figure out that the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG is all about performance and a quick glance is all you're going to get as this Supercar Rockets from 0 to 60 in a mere 4.4 seconds leaving you staring in amazement while it's four oval exhaust pipes disappear from view ah and what sweet music pours from that sport-tuned exhaust this is no ordinary car the builders at the exclusive Mercedes-Benz AMG Studios have left their indelible stamp throughout this allnew C-Class Coupe elevating everything from performance to suspension to style and giving it a lot more than just muscle the level of refinement is pure Mercedes-Benz but there are important AMG distinctions like this thickly padded 3point sport steering wheel notice how the top and bottom are flat it's trickling down from their racing program and it makes it a lot of easier to get in and out of the car too there are controls on the steering wheel that bring up different sets of information in the instrument cluster including a race mode that allows the driver to record lap times so you're never far from being reminded of the C-Class amg's performance orientation our test C63 came with the optional multimedia package which of course we recommend it includes an IND dash DVD CD player and the 7-in highres color display with hard drive navigation and voice recognition there are multiple layers of AMG technology throughout this C-Class edition let's fire this thing up it's got launch control in race mode which is perfect for drag racing the C63 uses a hand assembled 6.3 L V8 bearing the signature of the technician who actually assembled it this Powerhouse sends 451 horsepower to the rear wheels through a multi clutch 7-speed automatic with manual shift mode not only does this engine provide more power than its competition like the BMW M3 but the power comes in lower than the RPM band so you can get to it quicker another option we got in our test C63 is the AMG development package with this $650 option horsepower Rises to 481 and the time it takes to Sprint from 0 to 60 drops by a 10th of the second and the electronic limiter that ordinarily pegs top speed at 155 it increases the limit to 174 mph with speeds like that it is comforting to know that AMG remember to include a high performance compound braking system in the development package at the end of the day there is a price to pay for all of this performance fuel economy is in the EPA gas guzzler category measuring a meager 13 City 19 Highway definitely not friendly to the average commuter's wallet but if you aren't set back by the $83,500 gas guzzler tax included in the price is not going to matter either if the 202 12 C63 AMG isn't enough for you you can always wait in line for the limited edition 510 horsepower C63 AMG black series now that car is something else but honestly with all that the brand new AMG C63 Coupe has to offer I am sure it will satisfy a whole lot of drivers\n"