Mercedes C63 AMG

Mercedes is currently road testing a storming new C63 AMG saloon ahead of its 2014 launch alongside the rest of the new C-Class range. The images show it sporting bigger, chunkier bumpers, large alloy wheels and twin exhaust housings at the rear.

Unlike the present car, with its 6.3-litre V8, the new C63 will be powered by a more efficient 5.5-litre twin-turbo V8. It is expected to have the same 518bhp output as the E63 and CLS 63, which also use the newer turbocharged engine. That's a jump of 67bhp.

It will also have the same AMG-tuned seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, which along with retuned adaptive suspension, stronger brakes and less weight should help it improve on the current C63 AMG's 4.5-second 0-62mph time, while using less fuel.

A new six-cylinder BMW M3 will make its debut in 2014, and the competition between the two is expected to be fierce. The C63 AMG will cost '56,000 when it arrives in showrooms. For more details click here.

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