It was just over a month ago when we gave the welcome to a new top of the range of the Mercedes C-Class. The abandonment of the V8 engine in pursuit of an electrified four-cylinder was striking, but it was even more so that the Mercedes-AMG C 63 SE Performance reached 680 hp and 1,020 Nm of torque. Now it is that model that lends itself to the star brand to carry out a special edition. Its about Mercedes-AMG C 63 SE Performance F1 Edition and follows in the footsteps of other specimens with a striking configuration.
We have already seen F1 Edition in other copies as special as the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 SE Performance, also electrified, and now it is the turn of the saloon and the compact family. We must not forget that it is a celebration of the 55 years of AMG history and it is based on the experience they have gained in competition since then. The result is a copy that will be on sale limited for one year and that will remain irremediably etched in the retinas of many followers.
The Mercedes-AMG C 63 SE Performance F1 Edition receives a exclusive painting Manufaktur alpine gray that stands out among some contrasting elements. We are talking about the heel cups with the AMG logo and a gradient that ends in black, to match the 20 inch forged wheels or with the rear diffuser. Some red accents are also introduced, in the lower parts of the bodywork, around the wheels themselves and in the model credentials. That’s a nod to the official Formula 1 Medical Car.
This is achieved with packages like the AMG Night Package I and the AMG Night Package II, which are the ones that dye a large part of its exterior black, including the grill, the rear-view mirrors or the exhaust outlets. This specimen also equips the AMG Aerodynamics Package to improve aerodynamics through the front splitter or the spoiler on the trunk lid.
Inside you can see how it follows the same color pattern, with black as the main color and red as the accent. The AMG Performance seats they have nappa leather upholstery with contrast stitching, which matches the steering wheel. Other exclusive details are the seat belts in red, the carbon fiber trim, the F1 Edition credentials or the specific mats. It even comes with the AMG Indoor Car Covera breathable cover made of highly resistant synthetic fiber fabric.
What does not change in the Mercedes-AMG C 63 SE Performance F1 Edition is its plug-in hybrid powertrain made up of the 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder and a rear electric motor. With its 680 hp and 1,020 Nm delivered to all four wheels, you can achieve heart-stopping performance. speed up from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds and its top speed is limited to 250 km/h. It also has a 6.1 kWh battery to offer an electric range of 13 kilometers.
