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GAD Mercedes-AMG C63 Unleashes All 1,000 HP On Track

Giancarlo Perlas February 6, 2023

Gone were the days when a thousand horsepower was only reserved for track-focused cars. Now, even passenger cars like the Mercedes-AMG C63 are getting it. At the recent Flevo Auto Show in the Netherlands, one particular high-performance C-Class further tuned by GAD Motors showcased its capabilities on track. The video here shows an AMG C63 4MATIC reportedly packing 1,000 hp, thanks to upgrades from GAD. It’s seen racing other tuned cars, including the BMW M140i with 700 hp from Pure Turbo, Mercedes-AMG E63 S with 1,200 hp, and a modified Jeep Cherokee. The challenger that’s evenly matched with the Merc though appears to be the Honda Civic Turbo VTEC AWD… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance Amps Up the C-Class Range

Giancarlo Perlas December 16, 2022

The new Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance was just unveiled by the three-pointed star marque in its saloon and estate forms. The new model marks the comeback of the 63 trim for the C-Class, and a strong new entry in the high-performance car division of its maker with an output even surpassing the current Mercedes-AMG GT range sans the Black Series. The new AMG C 63 S E Performance is equipped with a hybrid powertrain consisting of a 2.0-liter engine with a rated output of 476 hp at 6,750 rpm and 545 Nm of torque at 5,250-5,500 rpm. Mercedes touts the car as having the world’s most powerful four-cylinder… Continue Reading »

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New Manhart Tuning Package Gives a Final Salute to the Mercedes-AMG C63

Giancarlo Perlas October 24, 2022

It seems Manhart has been generating a lot of buzz in the Mercedes-Benz tuning scene in the past few days. Alongside the new Manhart G 800 Inferno build based on the Mercedes-AMG G63 that it unveiled recently is the new Manhart CR 700 Last Edition that serves as a final salute to the outgoing Mercedes-AMG C63 sports sedan model. The key highlight of the CR 700 is the major boost in its 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine that brings its power to 702 hp and 679 lb-ft of torque. The numbers are a good 199 hp and 162 lb-ft more than the stock configuration of the Merc it is based on…. Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Audi A4 Interior Comparison

Giancarlo Perlas October 2, 2022

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Audi A4 may not be the flagship models of their respective brands but they do command a high level of sophistication, comfort, safety, technology, and power against many of their rivals in the market. On top of that, they come with competitive pricing that is more achievable for many entry-level buyers in the luxury car segment. The biggest advantage of the A4 versus the C-Class comes down to its cost though. At present, it starts from $39,900. Meanwhile, its Merc rival starts from $43,550 for its 2022 model year, and it’s set to increase to $44,850 for the 2023 version. Overall, there are many things that… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance Makes Its Debut

Giancarlo Perlas September 21, 2022

We’ll surely miss the sweet V8 sound of the outgoing Mercedes-AMG C63 but its successor certainly made up for it with its new hybrid setup. Recently, the three-pointed star marque unveiled the 2024 Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance with design and performance overhauls, which we will break down here. Power The new AMG C63 S adopts the same longitudinally-mounted 2.0-liter inline-four engine partnered with an electric motor similar to the AMG C43. Although it features a plug-in hybrid system, it is only capable of covering a range of eight miles in pure electric power. That’s because the primary purpose of the Formula 1-sourced tech is for providing the car with… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabrio Spied at the Nurburgring Track

Giancarlo Perlas September 7, 2022

It’s clear by now that the Mercedes-Benz CLE will be replacing both the coupe and cabrio variants of the C-Class and E-Class. The car is unrelenting in its testing as it is expected to make its debut before the year ends as a 2023 model year series. The spy video here still shows the CLE in full camo but there are clear indications of its features beneath the covers based on its bulges, dents, and peeking areas. First off, it’s clear that what we are looking at is the cabrio version because it is lacking the taut top shown by another version that we have been seeing, which is obviously… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz Lays Down the All-New EQS, EQE, and AMG C-Class Models Arriving in US Dealerships

Giancarlo Perlas August 28, 2022

Mercedes-Benz just revealed its product line updates for the 2023 model year vehicles that will arrive in US dealerships. These include the EQS, EQE, and the new entry of C-Class in the AMG segment. According to the latest press release of the company on its official website, here are the highlights of the models: Mercedes-Benz EQS Sedan The electric counterpart of the flagship S-Class will be available in late 2022. The EQS 450 4MATIC will be the introduction of US customers to this range, and a sign of many things to come in the series. A soon-to-be-announced AMG version is on its way, too. Among its key highlights include the… Continue Reading »

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