2015 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S: A Queen Is Born?

The C 63 S at the edge of the circuit in the Algarve with its four rounded rectangle exhaust tips.

Mercedes-AMG C 63 S

Mercedes-AMG C 63 S

Mercedes-AMG C 63 S

The Mercedes-AMG C 63 is very elegant with its 18-inch alloy rims with nine double spokes.

Mercedes-AMG C 63

These logos on the C 63 and C 63 S’s aluminum fenders say it all.

The M177 V8 biturbo in the C 63 and C 63 S is the cousin of the new GT’s M178, minus the dry sump.

The new 4.0-litre V8 biturbo under the hood of the C 63 S produces 503 horsepower.

Impeccably sculpted and molded front seats for the C 63 S.

Mercedes-AMG C 63 S

German driver Jan Seyffart takes advantage of the overabundant torque produced by the C 63 S’s V8 biturbo.

The C 63 S’s metal front disc brakes are 390 mm in diameter versus 360 mm in the C 63.

The C 63 S is ready take on its eternal Bavarian rival, the BMW M3.

Mercedes-AMG C 63 S

Mercedes-AMG C 63 S

Two C 63 S groups preparing to return to the track, led by Bernd Schneider and Jan Seyffart.

The ergonomics of the new C 63 S and C 63 are just about perfect.

The C 63 S’s front bucket seats set the benchmark for comfort and support.

Mercedes-AMG C 63 S

Mercedes-AMG C 63

Mercedes-AMG C 63

Mercedes-AMG C 63 S

The C 63 S’s limited slip differential.

Mercedes-AMG C 63 S

The C 63 S offers a fifth driving mode for use on the track. Naturally, it’s called Race mode.

You can create an individual profile by choosing your own settings for the various systems.

Mercedes-AMG C 63 S

One of the two aluminum paddles that allow you to change gears at the touch of a finger.

You can also adjust the suspension and gearbox selection mode separately.

AMG: This acronym is increasingly renowned and respected in the automobile world.

All of the driving mode settings can be displayed clearly on the central screen.

Mercedes-AMG C 63 S

The V8 biturbo hits its redline at 7,000 rpm.

The aluminum switch that lets you choose the driving mode on the central console.

The insignia and the rather discreet carbon fibre spoiler of the C 63 S.

Mercedes-AMG C 63

A Burmester sound system for the unlikely event that you get tired of the music from the engine.

This button helps you liberate the optional sport exhaust.

Mercedes-AMG C 63 S

Race mode selected to enter the track.

In Comfort mode, the C 63 S becomes a posh and generally smooth and silent luxury sedan.

Mercedes-AMG C 63

Mercedes-AMG C 63 S

It’s too bad that Mercedes-Benz Canada doesn’t offer the wagon version of the C 63 S too.

With the C 63 S wagon (on the left) you’d get cargo capacity and speed.

Jan Seyffart, the young German driver, mid-drift in a C 63 S on the track.

Mercedes-AMG C 63 S

Mercedes-AMG C 63