2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 facelift

[Wretched]

The facelifted 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG wasn't supposed to see the light of day until the Geneva Motor Show this March, but a sizable batch of photos have leaked out giving us a clear look at what to expect in Switzerland.

On the outside, the C63 gets a set of SL-inspired headlamps with ornate light-piping and LED DRLs mounted in the revised fascia. LEDs make their way to the tail lamps, while redesigned 18-inch wheels fill the wheel wells and frame upgraded brakes.

AMG opted to retain the 6.2-liter V8 instead of fitting its new 5.5-liter biturbo mill, so output remains at 451 horsepower and 443 pound-feet of torque. The Development Package will reportedly stick around for 2012, raising output to 481 hp and nixing the 155 mph limiter to allow the C63 to top out at 174 mph. The sports package also includes a few interior tweaks, a carbon fiber trunk spoiler and red calipers that clamp onto 14.2-inch front discs.

However, the biggest change comes in the form of a new transmission. The C63 now sends power to a seven-speed Speedshift MCT auto 'box which swaps out the conventional torque converter for a high-performance clutch pack said to deliver smoother, more immediate shifts.

After the C63's big day in Geneva, the revised C-Class will go on sale this fall, with the AMG-fettled version getting a very slight bump in price.

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Now that is how a performance sedan should look. Sedate with subtle changes from its donor. You can keep your wings and stripes.

[gcg2503]

No wonder they are shifting these by the hundreds

They are sublime!

[Polyal]

It is great, I think I prefer the front end of the previous model.

As for the spoilers etc, well in general the people buying these are after something more subtle. At the end of the day we also have the choice to go lary or low key so its not so bad.

[EFFalcon]

and as a wagon

[platinumXR]

[VioletGT]

nice!

[irlewy86]

Hot wagon, must remember to buy lotto ticket tonight.

[charles_wif_xf]

Hmmmm, don't know, doesn't really light my wick. I'd pick an M3 over a C63, but that's just me.

[JC]

If you squint, the sedan looks similar to an FG, and the wagon looks like an Audi! very nice.

[XW 393]

Ohhh, thats a ripper of a wagon!!

[DBourne]

That is gorgeous

[GreenR]

Prefer the current C63 I think. Looks more aggressive than the updated one. Wish they didn't have such a big grill badge, other than that though they are amazing cars

[Revolver]

Not bad at all......

[TZENU]

That wagon looks tough!

[RedHotGT]

I'd still be ordering an Audi RS6 Avant 1st when I win the lotto...
But certainly that wagon... is bang on the money...

If only we had a Ford Wagon of that calibre... (XR8 wagon anyone?)

[flappist]

Here is a question to ponder.

The $AUD has risen about 25% relative to the Euro, Yen and $eptic over the past couple of years yet the price of imported cars has remained the same or risen.

Wonder why that is?

[Mechan1k]

Hmmmmm ... all i can do is drool.

[Geez Louise]

Originally Posted by JC

If you squint, the sedan looks similar to an FG, and the wagon looks like an Audi! very nice.

Agreed.

[chrisfpv]

That wagon is perfect, looks great. Such a sick car.

[TUF_302]

If I could afford it id have one of these over a new Ford I think!

[MITCHAY]

Looks fantastic but always has. They sound porn too!

[kocho]

Originally Posted by MITCHAY

Looks fantastic but always has. They sound porn too!

Best sounding car on the road, I reckon. These look fantastic!

[Danny]

Very toned down in this iteration. I was sure I'd love the more toned down look, but comparing it to the current model, I think it is a bit too conservative where the current one is very balls out.

[GreenR]

Originally Posted by loftie

If only we had a Ford Wagon of that calibre... (XR8 wagon anyone?)

Or you could follow the footsteps of a guy that comes to work sometimes, he has put a F6 typhoon engine in a BA wagon. Along with a genuine F6 front . Awesome

[Iggypoppin']

I'm curious why they didn't go with the new 5.5 twin turbo mill? But daaaaamn....such a gorgeous car...since Paul(GTP370) bought a C63, I habe wanted one. If I won lotto, no matter what else was on offer, it'd be one of these I'd be signing papers for..right after a Ford GT based off the GT40. I can only dream of course but it's a sweet sweet dream guaranteed to end in an awkward wake up.....

[4Vman]

Dear god.... ive got movement....

[Yellow_Festiva]

Originally Posted by flappist

Here is a question to ponder.

The $AUD has risen about 25% relative to the Euro, Yen and $eptic over the past couple of years yet the price of imported cars has remained the same or risen.

Wonder why that is?

I guess people must still be buying them in sufficient numbers to justify the price. I guess the type of person who buys this car knows what they want and is happy to pay whatever the sticker is to have that badge in their garage.

All the while Mercedes pockets a substantial profit.

[04redxr8]

That Wagon is just awesome.

Originally Posted by flappist

Here is a question to ponder.

The $AUD has risen about 25% relative to the Euro, Yen and $eptic over the past couple of years yet the price of imported cars has remained the same or risen.

Wonder why that is?

Is the answer Taxes, or do they have a number of different names for the correct answer?

[4Vman]

Anyone want to venture on what the current wait is for a C63??

Supply V Demand dictates price unfortunately..

[Iggypoppin']

Over 6 months? That's my guess.