Mercedes-AMG took the wraps off the new GLC 63 at the New York Motor Show. The hottest
variant of the GLC family will be available in both normal and Coupe bodystyles
while firepower will come from AMG’s default twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8
powerplant.
This will make the new AMG GLC 63 the only model in
its class with a V8 under the bonnet, and what a V8 that is: entry-level models
offer 469 Hp while the more powerful S versions pass the 500 Hp barrier
with a total of 503 Hp.
The company’s AMG Speedshift nine-speed automatic
gearbox that debuted in the new E63 is responsible for transmitting the power
to all four wheels, making the new Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 a genuinely fast
crossover for you to take the kids to school and perform any grocery duties.
0-100 km/h comes in 4 seconds flat for the
lesser-powered version, while the S requires just 3.8 seconds for the same
procedure. Top speed in both cases is limited to 250 km/h.
The chassis was upgraded with a new AMG air
suspension, with the front axle getting special steering knuckles, optimized
elastokinematics and radial brake connections to help in reducing torque steer
and enable the GLC to bite harder in the corners. The rear axle was transferred
straight from the new E63 AMG. Mercedes-AMG has installed a
mechanical limited-slip differential to GLC 63 models and an electronic
limited-slip differential in the more powerful S versions.
The highlight of the exterior is definitely the
fresh Panamericana grille, which Mercedes aims to put on all AMG 63 models in a
bid to make them stand out even more from lesser models. The dynamic exterior
look is completed by a pair of more aggressive bumpers, a rear diffuser and a
set of larger 19-inch and 20-inch alloy wheels among others.