Wednesday, February 27th – We spent all day yesterday in the 2008 C63 AMG driving both on road and on the track. To say that this vehicle is impressive is an understatement. I equate it to powerfully-muscled man in an Armani suit – you know he has spent the time at the gym but he doesn’t feel the need to show it off. When push comes to shove though, he’s just as capable as the gym bunny in the tank top.
We’ll put together a more comprehensive review of the C63 AMG but in the meantime, we thought you might want to get the feel of what it is like from the passenger seat on the track. Buckle up and prepare to smile.

Monday, February 25th – I am in beautiful Paradise Valley, AZ for the U.S. on-road debut of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG. We haven’t had any seat time yet but Mercedes provided this beautiful video montage of the car on the track and we thought we share it as sort of a teaser to our full review of this new BMW M3 fighter.
From the press release “The 2008 C63 AMG features an AMG 6.3 liter V8 engine that produces a 451-hp and 443 lb-ft. of torque. Top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph, while its 0-60 time is 4.3 seconds. Introduced on the C63 AMG, the AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7-Speed Automatic Transmission includes a new double de-clutching feature on downshifts to maintain vehicle balance during cornering, while delivering shift times up to 50 percent faster than previously. The exterior of the C63 AMG departs from other C-Class models with a unique hood (with power domes), widened front fenders and a special front fascia and other body components not shared with any C-Class model. Available in U.S. Mercedes-Benz dealerships in April, the new C63 AMG will be priced at $54,625, which includes the $825 destination fee.”

Check back in a few days for a full review of the 2008 Mercedes-AMG C63 AMG.