Eduard Huma
The world introduction of a revolutionary new hybrid performance sedan. Following the launch of the new Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance, the Australian market has been revealed to be priced at AU$96,000. This is a brand new type of sedan that is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged power plant and a rear axle electric motor, producing an impressive 671 bhp in total. The combination of this stunning automobile and an electrified performance with an exhaust-melting punch is now turning heads in Australia.
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It is quite compelling to me as a car freak to see Mercedes-AMG going back to the drawing board again. The presence of electric power propels this impressive performance car to new echelons that have not been reached by any C 63 model before. In terms of output, the numbers are astronomical from a writing perspective, just on paper alone. And if the claimed sprint time of 0-100km/h in just 3.4 seconds is anything to go by, this will be one of the quickest sedans to be sold in the Australian market.
Cutting-Edge Performance and Technology
The 2024 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance is electrified by a new plug-in hybrid powertrain. Initially, a turbocharged engine of 2.0 liters with four cylinders using gasoline can produce 469 horsepower and 516 Nm of torque.
This drives the rear wheels through a nine-speed wet clutch ‘MCT’ transmission system. On the other hand, we have a rear axle electric motor generating up to 201 horsepower in charge of producing instant electric boost. Altogether, it is possible to gather 671 horsepower from the drivers as well as a mountain-moving 1,000 Nm of torque.
This impressive high-tech powertrain enables the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance to accelerate from a standstill to 100km/h in an astonishing 3.4 seconds; a time that would put many supercars to shame. It is, categorically speaking, quicker than even the mighty V8-engined C 63 models that preceded it.
There is a top speed of 280km/h, however, it is only limited to electronics. It’s an unbelievable turn of speed, which really sounds like a hypercar on steroids but available to the masses.
All in all, it would be my opinion that this innovative PHEV power unit heralds the future of the high-performance automobile. What Mercedes has done is demonstrate that electrification does exactly the opposite of detracting from the fun of dynamic driving. The boost from the rear electric motor should give this one of the shortest intervals to reach 60 mph among the sedans conceived so far The torque reading suggested below is impressive.
High-tech Dynamics and the Specifics of the AMG Image
Besides the electrified power, the 2024 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance will have an AMG RIDE CONTROL+ with adaptive suspension as a standard feature. This offers variable damping capability, which can be set to give a perfect balance between comfort and control. It can be adjusted automatically or drivers can set preferences for modes such as ‘Comfort’ and ‘Sport’ etc and directly select them.
Further help is derived from the rear-axle steering, where the system allows the vehicle to have a more compact turning circle at slow speeds or add more stability when overtaking or when approaching and taking a bend.
Exterior Design
On the exterior, they look like a proper AMG with the C 63, beginning with their menacing Panamericana grille. The flared wheel arches and aerodynamics, which are combined with two large circles under the rear bumper, create the impression of sportiness. Topping the range is the 20-inch AMG wheels as standard.
These, combined with other elements, such as side skirts, are still the clear and distinctive markers of the AMG performance model in the C-Class range. For myself, it is good that Mercedes retained the muscular bodywork of the C 63, including when the model is full-electric. It tells those car enthusiasts out there that despite the use of a plug-in hybrid sedan, the brand is still fierce.
Pricing and Availability
Mercedes-AMG Australia has set down the 2024 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance with $174,900 as the manufacturer’s recommended price, excluding the on-road charges. Production of the car is set to commence later this year and customer deliveries are anticipated for Q4 of 2023, making it one of the most anticipated performance car debuts next year.
Taking into consideration the levels of exclusivity on offer, state-of-the-art PHEV technology, and opulent Executive luxury, I find the next-generation Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance to be excellent value for its high-performance luxury sedan category. Speedometer readings tell you that it outperforms many supercars that one would pay many times more for. Thus for less than $180,000 before on-roads, Mercedes-AMG is once again upending the industry in its quest to fine-tune the perfect performance car.
In Closing
From electrified performance to hypercar-rivalling acceleration, a snarling AMG face, and neck-snapping power delivery, the 2024 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance is poised to be a hit in Australia when it arrives toward the end of the year. Starting from $174,900 + on roads, you will be able to get your hands on this new generation of plug-in hybrid high-performance sedans, all dawning the AMG label. This type of auto-launch is a true auto writing landmark that has this auto writer extremely anxious to get his hands on the wheel.
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