G-Power is a company known for its extreme takes on
various BMW and Mercedes-AMG models. However, we don’t recall a more radical
C-Class than their latest build. The donor car, a pre-facelift Mercedes-AMG C63
S sedan, has undergone a massive powertrain update accompanied by a
camouflage-style wrap.
G-Power boosted the twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine
to 800 PS and 1,000 Nm of torque, bringing the C63 S into
supercar territory. 0 to 100 km/h takes 3.4 seconds and the top
speed increases to 330 km/h.
That makes it 0.6 seconds quicker than the stock C63
S and much faster — the AMG Driver’s Package unlocks a 290 km/h top
speed for the production car. How did G-Power manage to squeeze an additional
290 PS and 300 Nm from the M177 engine?
For starters, they upgraded engine software to the
G-Power Performance Software V4. Then they made some mechanical changes. Those
include larger CNC-machined compressor and turbine wheels, optimized compressor
housing, and enlarged intake area.
The Hurricane RR engine conversion
brings lighter and sturdier forged pistons, an optimized manifold, and a high-performance
fuel pump. A new intake system with a high-flow air filter and stainless-steel
downpipes round off the engine modifications. Given the monumental torque the
V8 now develops, the seven-speed automatic transmission is reinforced as well.
To make sure people notice this is no ordinary C63
S, G-Power adds a camouflage-look wrap, a bigger boot lid spoiler, and 20-inch
Hurricane RR forged rims. The double-spoke aluminum wheels are shod with 255/30
ZR20 and 285/30 ZR20 high-performance tires.
