Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Receives Power Boost by Wimmer RS

When it comes to German tuners, the name of the game is power. The more the merrier. In its latest take on the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG, Wimmer RS has presented the Level 3 performance kit, which increases the 6.3-liter V8 engine's output to 580-horsepower and 690 Nm (509 lb-ft), up from 457 HP and 600 Nm.

To bestow over 120 HP on top of the already potent naturally aspirated V8, Wimmer RS made a series of upgrades including the addition of a reprogrammed ECU, air filter from K&N, air induction optimization, a new sports catalyst and optimized cat-back all-stainless steel exhaust system.

The tuner also fiddled around with the the electronic speed limiter allowing the C63 AMG to reach a limited top speed of 305 km/h or 190 mph.

As an option, Wimmer RS offers a KW-Club Sport Suspension and high performance Dunlop Sport Maxx GT tires.

The cost of the full performance level 3 kit is set at €9,900 (about US$13,800 at today's rates) including installation.

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Are these Official Drawings of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Facelift?

Definitely take this with a grain of salt, but Autobild has published some allegedly official drawings of the facelifted 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class saloon. There's a possibility they may be sourced from some kind of promotional material, but they could also be faked - we're, just not sure.

In any case, the sedan model pictured here appears to feature the same styling changes seen on recent prototype models (check out our scoop pictures here), most importantly the redesigned front end with the "L" shaped headlamps and re-sculptured bumper, as well as the revised dashboard that encompasses the upper part of the center console.

The revised 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class range, which will see the introduction of an all-new coupe model, will go on sale in spring 2011.

Source: Autobild

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2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate Spied, Shows Redesigned Interior

Our intrepid spy photographers not only caught the Estate version of the facelifted 2011 C-Class, but this time they also managed to snag some pictures of the car's redesigned dashboard, which will be the same for all body styles including the sedan and the new addition to the range, the coupe.

Taking styling cues from the larger E- and S-Class models, the prototype C-Class facelift pictured here gets a newly designed instrument panel that extends to include the display screen over the new center console, which has new controls and air-vents.

On the outside, the light camouflage hide a series of subtle design tweaks that include gently massaged front and rear bumpers, small changes to the design of the headlamps and tail lights plus a more contoured bonnet and front grille.

There's not much info going around about the engineering upgrades, but buyers should expect some mechanical tweaks to improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 emissions across the range.

The facelifted C-Class sedan and Estate models along with the all-new Coupe variant (see our most recent spy shots here) will go on sale next spring.

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RENNtech Widens Up Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG with New Aero Package

Mercedes-Benz tuning specialist RENNtech is back again, this time with a C63 AMG saloon wide bodykit that is said to enhance the car's aerodynamics, although we reckon most owners will buy it for the show.

Claimed to be inspired by Stuttgart's DTM racing cars, the full C74 aero package includes a carbon fiber rear deck lid spoiler, a rear diffuser package with distinctive exhaust tips, front and rear fender flares and wide body conversion kit that increases the overall rear track width to 74'' and allows the use of 11-inch wide wheels with 315-series tires.

The complete package costs $15,450, but RENNtech also offers C63 AMG owners the option of buying the components individually. More details on pricing and specs in the release below.

Press Release

C74 Full Package $15,450

Full high quality carbon fiber exterior aero package includes Rear Decklid Spoiler, Rear Diffuser, Rear Widebody Kit, Front Wide Body Kit and Front Splitter

OE quality and perfect fitment

All products designed, developed and engineered in house by RENNtech

74″ rear track width

DTM inspired package injects adrenaline into the C63 exterior styling with a wider stance and improved aerodynamics

C63 Aerodynamic Package $11,950

Exterior carbon fiber aero package includes all of the above listed components, but without the Front Widebody Kit

C63 Rear Decklid Spoiler $1,650

Full high quality carbon fiber (gloss or matte)

Agressive design improves airflow and downforce on rear of vehicle

Easy installation, mounts with 3M double-sided tape

C63 Front Splitter $2,650

Full high quality carbon fiber (gloss, or matte)

Greatly enhances front fascia aesthetics while keeping a similar approach angle

Splitter was specifically designed to increase front end downforce while still allowing proper underbody airflow in order to function with our rear diffuser

No modifications or drilling required, installs with 3M double sided tape and four OEM underbody fastening points

C63 Rear Diffuser w/ Integrated exhaust tips $3,950

Full high quality carbon fiber (gloss, or matte)

Replaces the OE diffuser and exhaust tips

Utilizes same attachment locations as the OE diffuser

Aggressive/race inspired design improves air flow underneath the vehicle, increases rear downforce and functions as the companion component to our front splitter

Four CNC machined 3.5" exhaust tips and blow-through pipes included

Rear Widebody Kit $3,850

6 pc. fender flare package

Full high quality carbon fiber (gloss, or matte)

Brings rear track width to 74"

Fits up to 11" wide wheels and 315 series tire

DTM style design with integrated extractors

Front Widebody Kit $3,750

6 pc.fender flare package

Full high quality carbon fiber (gloss, or matte)

Compliments widened rear track width and improves steering characteristics

DTM style design with integrated extractors

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