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03-13-2014, 01:01 AM | #23 |
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Think about the luxury/quality level of this car. And then think about what the AMG engineers are going to do to it.
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03-13-2014, 01:59 AM | #24 |
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03-13-2014, 07:09 AM | #25 |
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I'm excited for the new c63.. I've always been a fan of the current gen.. Even tho o really like the angular lines of the current car, this soft, melted butter look is growing on me and looks stunning on the road (LCI E-class and CLA).
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03-13-2014, 12:36 PM | #26 | |
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The F30 is a good car but BMW took the approach where they thought everyone was going to do an incremental change but Mercedes took this to the extreme. Unfortunately for BMW, while their driving dynamics is still better than Mercedes, it's not an E46 or to a lesser extent an E90. The F30 is still dynamic, but soft enough that other manufacturers aren't pulling hairs how to match BMW, the F30 just isn't great dynamically this generation. As this C-Class matures, it'll be interesting to see if there are things that can be tweaked that could at least come close to the 3-Series without breaking the bank. You could make a C-Class more sporty, but you can't make the F30 anywhere close to the C-Class in luxury. |
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2012 is also the year that the other AMG cars started to become more well-rounded.
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Many may not like the W205, but I think Mercedes just completely changed this segment. |
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03-13-2014, 03:31 PM | #31 | |
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All I keep picturing is that center console/dash in solid carbon fiber, in the next C63. |
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03-13-2014, 05:19 PM | #32 | |
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I can't wait. Just in terms of design, the W205 kills the F8x. Eagerly waiting for more info.
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03-13-2014, 07:11 PM | #34 |
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Yes love the next generation C class. Thinking about trade my car for next generation C63.
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03-18-2014, 01:05 PM | #36 |
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Speaking of C63 AMG's:
Looks like it's getting a column mounted gear lever ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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245's up front isn't bad at all. 275's in the rear would be awesome.
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03-19-2014, 05:35 PM | #41 | |
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The W205 C63 could be up to 300+ lbs lighter. The C400 is going to have a 3.0L direct-injection turbocharged V6 making 329 hp and 354 lb-ft. The C63 is going to have a 4.0L biturbo V8 producing around 486 horsepower (standard). The "S" model could have over 510 horsepower.
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Just remember that those weight loss numbers are on a like for like basis, not the actual weight differences for a W204 vs W205, so if they add 100 pounds of content, the net change is only 100 pounds. We learned this hard way with the E90 to F30 changes where weight loss was announced, but actual cars were heavier due to added content.
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03-19-2014, 05:56 PM | #43 | |
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So has anybody done any tests for 1/4 & 0-60 figures on the C400 yet? I would imagine it's too early at this point. |
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The vast majority of the weight loss on the W205 is coming from replacing steel with high strength aluminum on the chassis. With the W205 C63, carbon ceramic brakes will be available, and I'm going to guess that the 4.0L biturbo V8 is going to weigh less than the 6.2L NA V8. Too early, unfortunately.
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