VATH V63RS Mercedes Benz C63 AMG Estate

Vath's new performance package for Mercedes Benz C63 AMG. A series of engine tweaks pump the output of the 6.3-liter V8 engine from the factory 457HP and 600Nm to 585HP and 690Nm of torque. No word on how fast the V63RS sprints from zero to 100km/h (62mph) but the German tuning house does reveal that the modified Estate now reaches a top speed of 325km/h or 202mph.

VATH Mercedes C63 AMG Estate - Carscoop A new limited slip differential with a 60 percent locking rate, a sport suspension and a high-performance brake system and 20-inch alloy wheels shod in 245/30 tires up front and 285/25 at the back complete the list of performance mods.

The V63RS also features a new hood, front apron and a rear diffuser all made out of lightweight carbon fiber. Buyers can also upgrade the C63 AMG Estate's interior with an array of accessories including carbon-fiber trim, a high-end audio system and a DVD/TV unit.

Carlsson based C63 AMG CK63S

Carlsson has released new body styling and tuning package based on the C63 AMG and name it as CK63S. Some modifications however, were made to ensure the two cars were quite different in looks and performance.

Performance wise, the 6.2-litre AMG V8 able to squeez out 565hp (416kW) and 685Nm of torque from it. The stock vehicle makes use of "only" 457hp (336kW) and 600Nm. Now the car able to accelerate from 0 - 100km/h in 3.8 seconds and the speedometer runs out of breath at a limited 300km/h (186mph).

The aerodynamic kit placed on the exterior is listed as: front and rear spoiler and spoiler lip, oval stainless steel tailpipes, a sports rear silencer and lightweight wheels. Occupants experience the ultra-suede material on the doors and on the sides of the seats. The driver meanwhile gets to play with aluminium pedals and a sports steering wheel covered in either leather or ultra-suede.

The CK63S was intended as a car of two personalities; a family cruiser that can take up to five adults or a sharp handling tool for track days. Ex-racing driver Ellen Lohr who also works as a Carlsson brand ambassador was involved in developing the latter character so Carlsson was pretty confident it would deliver the goods.

2009 Mercedes Benz AMG C63

Mercedes Benz has unveiled their new 2009 Mercedes Benz AMG C63. Mercedes and BMW have had a back and forth rivalry in the high performance compact sport sedan/coupe segment. As the M3 has grown and evolved over the past two decades, so to has the Stuttgart challenger.

The car is equipped with a 6.2L AMG V8 engine. In the C63 it cranks out 451 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque, which is down from the 518 hp / 465 lb-ft it produces in the S63. This is likely due at least in part to less space available for the intake and exhaust systems in this smaller car.

For the exterior, the car is fitted with a rocker panel extensions, a rear lip spoiler and four oval shaped exhaust pipes. A set of 18 inch wheels and tires which 8" wide for the front and 8.5" wide for the rear is fitted. For the braking system, 14.2-inch drilled-and-vented rotors in the front and 13-inchers in the rear with 6- and 4-pot calipers.