Daimler today revealed convertible versions of its 2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 and C63 S coupes. With 0-60 times as low as 4.0 seconds and a top speed in the S model of 174 miles per hour, the new ragtops will allow extreme condition testing of the finest toupee glues.
Like all AMG models, the C63 and C63 S will be available with multiple optional interior and exterior design packages, including carbon fiber or gloss black trim panels to customize the look.
The standard C63 has a mechanical limited slip differential, while the C63 S offers a electronic unit. The S also adds a race mode for the seven-speed automatic transmission, which will be perfect for LeMons racers in about 15 years. The optional ceramic disc brakes will be a boon to those track warriors ready to fit a roll cage.
The variable suspension and transmission modes also affect the available sound from the twin-turbo V8, as more aggressive modes elevate the volume appropriately.
No pricing was revealed at press time. The C63 and C63 S Cabriolet will be in dealers in fall 2016.
Ehh, for the same money as this you’re in an E550 cabriolet, which is better looking and more prestigious. Once you get that (read: track ready) sporty, you don’t want the cabrio any more – as TG always says, open top motoring is about enjoying the drive.
And I can barely tell if they shot the interior pic in color or B&W, except for that beige building outside. Looks as though they took the glove box latch from an old Eclipse, as well.
Agreed. I love the C63, but I would probably buy an E550 Coupe for about the same price.
I’m driving a W212 E-class right now, and I was pleasantly surprised by a loaner C300. In some really minor ways, the E-class is “better” (e.g. more bolstered massaging seats, quieter, and the trim feels more solid).
But overall, my impression was simply that the C-class was different- smaller and more agile- while the E is a great highway cruiser. Truly a same-sausage-different-size philosophy, but done right.
I don’t know how much longer the E550 is for this world. The sedan was phased out before the new E’s launch. The current E coupe(207) will definitely be around for another year, but post that I don’t know.
Mercedes is on an absolute roll. I can’t think of another car less than $56,000 with a nicer interior design. My big problem is still the lack of a touchscreen – since COMAND is horrendously distracting when driving at speed (yes I have driven the C-class and fiddled with it).
I love the new naming strategy and the plethora of trim availability.
Also, I’m continually pleased how MB maintains such a full lineup of vehicles in big/small 2/4-door 4/6/8 cylinder coupe/cabrio, etc.
E550 Cabrio in white with blue top? Yep, you can have it.
And hardly anyone is going to be able to tell the diff between this and a CLA camry-level model, aside from the droptop
Surely you’re joking.