India’s largest luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz today strengthened its position in the luxury performance segment by adding two new models to its coveted high-performance AMG line-up. The Born Bold – AMG C 63 Coupé and by the racers for the racers – AMG GT R Coupé are the latest additions to the Mercedes-AMG portfolio in India. With the introduction of these two new AMGs, Mercedes-Benz India firmly underlines its strong presence in the performance car segment, which grew at a robust 54% in 2019. Mercedes-
AMG has established its position as a highly successful sports car and performance brand with numerous attainments from motorsports for developing unique road-going vehicles. Both the new AMG Coupés continue to raise the bar for design innovation, class performance and cutting-edge technology.
Martin Schwenk, Managing Director and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India digitally launched the Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupé and AMG GT R Coupé at the company’s Centre of Excellence in Chakan, Pune.
Speaking on the occasion, Martin Schwenk, Managing Director and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India commented, “With a strong market presence, supported by a wide portfolio of performance cars and a dedicated retail network, our AMG strategy has helped us in cementing our market leadership in the luxury performance car segment. Encouraging customer demand for our top-end AMGs emerging both from metro and non-metro markets validates our efforts to introduce new products in the performance segment. Our decision of introducing these two products is aimed at expanding the top-of the pyramid performance segment, which has witnessed encouraging demand in 2019. We are confident that the AMG C 63 Coupé and the AMG GT R will continue to create momentum and further expand the segment.”
Martin Schwenk further added, “The launch of two new AMGs reiterates our commitment towards introducing the best of products from our global portfolio. We are confident that both these halo products will further enhance the customer excitement created by the AMG GT 4 Door Coupe, which we launched at the Auto Expo. Mercedes’ product offensive for the Indian market will continue as we keep exciting our customers not only with fascinating products and services, but also with innovative brand experiences.”
Technical specifications: Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupé and Mercedes-AMG GT R Coupé
| Performance Data | Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupé | AMG GT R Coupé |
| Engine | 4.0-litre v8 biturbo engine | 4-litre V8 biturbo engine |
| Displacement | 3982 cc | 3982 cc |
| Output | 476 hp | 585 hp |
| Peak Torque | 650 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Transmission | AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G | 7-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT® DCT dual-clutch rear-mounted transaxle w/shift paddles |
| Acceleration (0-100 km/h) | 4 seconds | 3.6 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250km/h | 318km/h |
The AMG C 63 Coupé is a perfect amalgamation of luxury, performance and design. Its bold exterior and plush interiors decked out in sporty trim leave no doubt as to its DNA, making it a perfect combination of luxury and performance. The Mercedes-AMG GT R, meanwhile, is all raw, untamed performance. An out-and out-thoroughbred sports car, the AMG GT R packs all of Mercedes-Benz’s motor-racing knowhow into a sleek package geared solely towards performance.
Key Product Highlights
AMG C 63 Coupé – The Born Bold
- AMG specific Radiator Grill
- AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension
- AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9-Speed Sports Transmission
- AMG Performance Exhaust System
- Exclusive light weight AMG performance 5-twin spoke forged wheels
- 2 cm (12.3-inch) display with the display styles “Classic”, “Progressive” and “Sporty”
- AMG Rear Axle Locking Differential
AMG GT R – By the Racers for the Racers
- 19″/20″ AMG forged-alloy wheels – 5-twin-spoke design
- Carbon-fiber exterior
- AMG Ceramic high-performance composite brake system
- AMG Performance steering wheel in black DINAMICA microfiber with top-stitching
- AMG 4.0-Liter V8 Biturbo Engine
- AMG RIDE CONTROL Suspension
- AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G Transmission
The Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupé is priced starting at INR 1.33 crore and the Mercedes-AMG GT R is priced at INR 2.48 crore ex-showroom, all India (except Kerala)
