Mercedes Benz C63 AMG 2008

Mercedes Benz C63 AMG 2008

We have our first C63 dyno report to come in. With just 100 miles on the odometer, a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG put down a solid 380.67 horsepower and 364.30 pounds of torque to the rear wheels on a DynoJet dynamometer. Using an 18% driveline loss, this puts the C63 at around 464 HP and 443 pounds of torque, just a bit higher than the 451 HP and 443 lb-ft torque rating from Mercedes.

The C63 AMG has the same hand-built 6.3L 32-valve V-8 AMG engine that appears throughout the AMG lineup where it outputs as much as 518 HP. We have an E63 dyno run that put shows 408 RWHP and 363.05 RWTQ. Not too far off from the C63’s horsepower numbers while the torque is just about the same.

By looking at the C63’s dyno graph, it’s pretty clear where the de-tuning from AMG occurs to keep the lowest priced AMG from leaving it’s more expensive cousins in the dust. It’s only a matter of time before the tuners start unleashing the true potential of this motor to 500+ HP, allowing the C63 AMG to really tear up the roads.

Vector Supercars Gallery

Vector Supercars Gallery

Who doesn't remember Vector Supercars and the original aerospace-inspired Vector domestic supercar? What about the W2, the W8, WX-3 and the swan song of the M12? Besides the Corvette, the Vector at most times during the '80s and early '90s was the only exotic car on the world market that was born and bred in the good old U.S. of A. Hardly any were ever sold and they remain rare pieces of our domestic auto history, but rumor that original Vector founder Gerald Wiegert is working on a new supercar have been hanging around the past few years. Whether or not that's true, we found these concept renderings of a Vector V8 Biturbo concept on a Romanian auto site and just had to share. They show off the angularity of the original Vectors in a thoroughly modern form, complete with scissor doors that feature the Vector's trademark below-the-beltline ancillary side windows. Who knows how much power this twin-turbo V8 makes or any other details about the rendered concept, but the fact these frames were even produced should tell Wiegert that there's definitely pent up interest for a Vector revival. If any one knows the artist who produced these renderings, drop us a line in the comments as we'd love to give credit where credit's due.

The Locus Plethora 2007

Specification

Engine GM Racing V8
Displacement 8200 cc / 500.4 cu in
Power 559.3 kw / 750 bhp
HP per litre 91.46 BHP per litre
bhp/weight 600.0 bhp per weight
Torque 766.04 nm / 565 ft lbs
RWD w/Getrag Differential
Body / frame Carbon Fibre Body over Carbon Fibre & Aluminum Honeycomb Sandwitch
Front tire size 255/40ZR-18 Michelin Pilot Sport
Rear tire size 415/30ZR-18 Michelin Pilot Sport
Weight 1250 kg / 2756 lbs
Wheelbase 2940 mm / 115.7 in
Length 4520 mm / 178.0 in
Width 2220 mm / 87.4 in
Height 1120 mm / 44.1 in
Transmission 6-Speed Tremec