The Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S Sedan might sound like a mouthful of alphabet soup, but it’s a tasty ride, nonetheless. Part of the tyranny of the SUV-era is that fewer and fewer compact luxury sedans are being made today – especially ones like the AMG C63 S, which is both elegantly designed and outrageously engineered.
The performance-focused AMG C63 S can dart from zero to 60 miles per hour in a mere 3.8 seconds. Meanwhile, its electronically capped top speed is 180 miles per hour. Think about that, the AMG C63 S could sprint from Chattanooga to Atlanta in just 39 minutes. Having said that, delivering you there in one piece at that speed is highly unlikely.
Camouflaged as a family sedan, the AMC C63 S is hiding a hand-crafted, turbocharged V-8 engine under the hood that makes 503 horsepower. Bazinga! My tester, shown here in Iridium Silver Metallic, was provided by the manufacturer for a one-week test drive on Chattanooga streets and roads.
FAST FACTS
* Model: Mercedes-Benz C63 S Sedan* Exterior color: Iridium Silver Metallic* Interior color: Black Nappa Leather* Engine: 4.0-liter, 8-cylinder, turbocharged* Horsepower: 503* Fuel economy: 27 mpg highway, 18 mpg city* Local Dealer: Mercedes-Benz at Long of Chattanooga* Price (as tested): $96,540
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