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Mercedes C63 AMG by Edo Competition

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Edo Competition is well known for tuning megacars like the Ferrari Enzo and the Maserati MC12 so it does come as a surprise the well-known tuner has put the mere Mercedes C63 AMG under its surgical knife. Well, clearly the German tuner has seen a lot of potential in the uber saloon’s 6.2-liter V8, as they state in their press release, “457 horsepower and 442 ft-lb are not enough.”

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The result of being under the surgical knife of such a esteemed tuner? 555 hp and 501 ft-lb of torque. This is achieved by adding a fuel exhaust system, upgraded hearders and high-flow cats, new air filters, and a recalibrated ECU. Edo claims its C63 AMG now hits 100km/h in 4.3 seconds and reaches a top speed of 320km/h. Exterior mods are limited to new 19-inch wheels and tires but that is actually up to the customer to customize it according to his taste. Full details in the press release below.

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Press Release
To hell with modesty… The mid-sized monster causes a stir!

Experiencing this exceptional vehicle on the road even surpasses what it promises on paper. The latest generation of the AMG C-Class offers a perfect blend of unrivalled performance and expressive styling.

Remarkable comfort, sporty manners and long distance capability are not mutually exclusive qualities for this car.

Power in abundance and unbridled V8 goodness are provided by edo competition.

The verdict was unanimous: 457 horsepower and 600 Nm (442 ft-lb) are not enough. A newly developed high-performance exhaust system, exhaust headers, high-flow catalytic converters, new air filters and a recalibrated ECU (including top speed governor removal) boost these numbers to an impressive 555 horsepower and 680 Nm (501 ft-lb). As a matter of principle, all recalibrations done by edo competition are verified on the dynamometer to document the true power output.

The facts about the exceptional edo C 63: 6.3 liter naturally-aspirated V8 engine, 408 kW (555 hp), 680 Nm (501 ft-lb) of torque, 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.3 seconds, top speed: 199 mph – there’s no better way to sum up the capabilities of the edo C 63!

The high-performance exhaust featuring butterfly valves is as aurally impressive as it is advanced, monitoring the exhaust backpressure in real-time. The accompanying controller is programmable and the integrated 70 mm exhaust flaps open at a predetermined level of backpressure. The advantage of this system is that it provides a good amount of torque at low revs without restricting the maximum power at the top end. The high-flow exhaust system is made from 100% stainless steel and the stock-like dual exhaust tips underscore the expressive styling.

To provide superior levels of grip, edo competition offers exclusive wheel/tire combinations. Using a new wheel design the C 63 was equipped with a set of ultra-lightweight 19 in. sport wheels shod in Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires. Front: 235/35 19, Rear: 265/30 19

As with all edo competition models, we set no limit to our customers’ imaginations. Special interiors or lavish leather upholstery, individual requests are accommodated and executed with quality.

All modifications are carried out exclusively at edo competition Motorsport GmbH in Ahlen.

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    netmatrix
  • Aug 3, 2009
I wonder why horsepowers are getting bigger and bigger. But the car cannot be handled like it should. So everyone should drive straight then? Why are roads built with turns? Why not just strap a rocket add some balancing wings and launch just straight at Mach 1 and reach anywhere fast while creating a dramatic Michael Bay style landing fit to be inserted in Armegeddon?
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    izso
  • Aug 3, 2009
LOL.. that would be one helluva interesting article I'll give you that!
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    munky
  • Aug 3, 2009
a rocket is not reliable, and rocket fuel is not that stable, and it's not easy to refuel it. And the burning time of a rocket is not that long if u want to go far, and u need a large one to propel a car that weighs more than a tonne because a small rocket's thrust force may not be sufficient enough. How i know ? I took a special topic on propulsion thermodynamics and mechanics last semester in college.

p/s: i know u were being sarcastic. I got NBTD :P
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