2008 MB C63 AMG pricing announced

[WhiteXFire]

Here's the post from the AMG Private Lounge on 2/26:

THE NEW MERCEDES-BENZ C63 AMG US PRICING ANNOUNCED

New Model Priced At $54,625


PARADISE VALLEY, AZ - The 2008 Mercedes-AMG C63 AMG is making its on-road debut in the U.S. this week as U.S. journalists test-drive the new car on a wide range of roads through Arizona's mountain and desert terrain. The 2008 C63 AMG makes its debut with the signature AMG 6.3 liter V8 engine that produces a 451-hp and 443 lb-ft. of torque. Top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph, while its 0-60 time is 4.3 seconds. Introduced on the C63 AMG, the AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7-Speed Automatic Transmission includes a new double de-clutching feature on downshifts to maintain vehicle balance during cornering, while delivering shift times up to 50 percent faster than previously. The exterior of the C63 AMG departs from other C-Class models with a unique hood (with power domes), widened front fenders and a special front fascia and other body components not shared with any C-Class model. Available in U.S. Mercedes-Benz dealerships in April, the new C63 AMG will be priced at $54,625, which includes the $825 destination fee.

Looks like it should be pretty competitive with the new M3...

[CleanNeon98]

I thought the one at the auto show said like 85k+ I was kinda surprised. I already saw one today picking up a Boxter S for work, it was at German Auto Specialists on East Ridge Ave, black, pretty dirty.

[WhiteXFire]

Originally Posted by CleanNeon98

I thought the one at the auto show said like 85k+ I was kinda surprised. I already saw one today picking up a Boxter S for work, it was at German Auto Specialists on East Ridge Ave, black, pretty dirty.

85K?????? Come on, it's still a C-class...it had to come in under my SLK55 and close to its direct competitors, like the M3.

And somehow I doubt you saw one considering they won't be out for another month.

[CleanNeon98]

Originally Posted by WhiteXFire

85K?????? Come on, it's still a C-class...it had to come in under my SLK55 and close to its direct competitors, like the M3.

And somehow I doubt you saw one considering they won't be out for another month.

I shuda taken a pic, but thats what it was, had the 6.3 badging and AMG and all that, 5-spoke split wheels IIRC, dark wood interior...

[MPowerKai]

The S55 AMG is like 120k with navi and everything. I don't see how a C class can be 85k+

[CarbonIS]

there was not a c63 at the autoshow that i saw

[WhiteXFire]

Originally Posted by MPowerKai

The S55 AMG is like 120k with navi and everything. I don't see how a C class can be 85k+

I would guess it was an E63 and not a C63, since the pricing is right in line...$86K

http://www.mbusa.com/models/main.do?modelCode=E63

[ozthunder]

E63...not C63...