Mercedes launches AMG C 63 S at Rs 1.3 crore

Mercedes launches AMG C 63 S at Rs 1.3 crore

India's largest luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz today launched the powerful AMG C 63 S at Rs 1.3 crore (ex-showroom, Delhi) making it the eleventh launch for the year by the company.

Mercedes, which had promised to make 15 launches in India this year, has so far launched ten AMG models in the Indian market, all of which are built in Germany and imported to India. These include S 63, E 63, SLK 55, GLA 63, G 63 to name a few.

The C 63 S is a rear-wheel drive sports car powered by a 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine, developing an output of 375 kW (510 hp), making the V8 model the most powerful car in its segment. The car is capable to clocking a top-speed of 290 kmph.

Eberhard Kern, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India, "This is the tenth AMG model we are introducing as there is an increasing demand for our high-end performance cars. The launch of the AMG C 63 S further reiterates our 'top of pyramid' product strategy. The AMG C 63 S will play a key role in strengthening Mercedes-Benz's strong presence in the performance car segment."

The new sedan sports a new head-up display. It projects information such as vehicle speed, race timer, navigation information, upshift indicator onto the windscreen. The virtual colour display measuring 21 x 7 cm appears to float on the bonnet at a distance of about two meters from the driver.