Just a week before debuting at the 2016 Geneva International Motor Show, Mercedes has unveiled its latest addition to the C-Class lineup – the AMG C43 Coupe. We first saw the C43 AMG name way back in 1997, and now, it’s coming off the shelf as a replacement for the 450 Sport.
Motivation comes from a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V-6, which produces 362 horsepower between 5,500 and 6,000 rpm, and 384 pound-feet of torque between 2,000 and 4,200 rpm. Mercedes says it modified the engine for more boost and higher revs, and that it added a new Formula 1-derived friction-reducing coating to the cylinder liners. A sprint to 60 mph takes 4.6 seconds, while top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph.
A nine-speed automatic transmission handles gear changes, offering up double-declutching on downshifts for a sportier feel. There’s also a manual mode to engage the steering-wheel-mounted paddles. Four-wheel grip comes courtesy of AMG’s Performance AWD system, which biases towards the rear with 69 percent of available torque sent aft.
Hauling it down are 14.2-inch brakes up front and 12.6-inch brakes in back. There’s speed-sensitive steering, plus adaptive dampening for the suspension. Drivers will have a plethora of driving modes to choose from, including three-stage electronic stability.
Visually, the C43 Coupe stands out with the usual AMG swagger. There’s silver chrome trim everywhere, a high-gloss black diamond grille, and large intakes in the front fascia. Pop the hood, and you’ll find a red aluminum insert on the engine cover. You get 18-inch wheels as standard, while 19-inchers are optional.
Inside, there’s black MBTex/Dinamica microfiber upholstery with red stitching, as well as a flat-bottomed, leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel (also with red stitching), and AMG instrumentation with a 4.5-inch color display in the gauge cluster.
Stay tuned for more info as we kick off our coverage of the 2016 Geneva International Motor Show.
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