Mercedes C63 AMG DR520 Estate

If you live in the UK, love super fast wagons as much as we do, and have a spare 63,680 pounds lying around, Mercedes-Benz has just the car for you. The very exclusive C63 AMG Estate is called the “DR520” and is the fastest production C-Class wagon that Mercedes has ever produced.
 
Lets dispense with the important specs up front- a revised 6.2L hand-build AMG V8 makes 520hp and 650 NM of torque (a respectable gain of 50 horses and 50 torques over the standard C63). Zero to sixty takes a brisk 4.2 seconds, and the car’s computer will allow you an autobahn-friendly top speed of 187 mph. In order the see these performance gains, Mercedes has given the DR520 new forged pistons, developed new connecting rods, and an improved crankshaft. Like all good automakers who upgrade power, Mercedes has also given the Estate upgrade brakes. The improved AMG Performance braking system offers drilled rotors for stopping go, with new red calipers all for show.  
 
Performance aside, Mercedes has put a lot of time and effort into the aesthetics and details. If you’re one of the lucky 20 who purchase a DR520 (either estate or sedan), you can choose between a matte white or black vinyl finish. Gunmetal (MB calls them “titanium”) wheels accent the matte finishes perfectly. The interior also benefits from a surfeit of alcantara with red or white contrast stitching.
 
9/20/10 (Source: MB UK)
Press Release

EXCLUSIVE NEW C-CLASS DR 520 COMBINES POTENT PERFORMANCE AND STEALTH
Mercedes-Benz UK has launched an exclusive new model, the C-Class DR 520 with more power and performance than any other C-Class. Only 20 units of this car will be available, and it is sold exclusively through the company's Specialist Products division at Mercedes-Benz World at Brooklands, Surrey.
Based on the high-performance C 63 AMG, the DR 520 has a performance upgrade and boasts 520 hp and 650 Nm of torque, a 60 hp and 50 Nm advantage over than the standard C 63 AMG. The DR 520 Saloon can reach 0-62 mph in just 4.1 seconds with the Estate achieving the same in 4.2 seconds, and both are electronically limited to a top speed of 187 mph.
The AMG Performance Pack Plus is fitted to the DR 520 as standard and features AMG's high-performance braking system with red calipers, with the addition of engine upgrades in the form of forged pistons, newly-developed connecting rods and a revised crankshaft, as well as an AMG Carbon Fibre rear spoiler for the Saloon.
Available with a black or white matt wrap and complimented by Titanium finish alloy wheels, grille and discreet DR 520 badging on the wing and the boot lid, the DR 520 combines stealthy looks with potent performance.
Inside, the sports seats are upholstered in leather and exclusive Alcantara finished with red or white contrast stitching, as is the dashboard and upper door panels. The multi-function AMG Performance steering wheel is clad in Nappa leather and Alcantara.
Nigel Unsworth, Specialist Products Division Manager commented: "We wanted to launch the Specialist Products Division with something unique - and the DR 520 fits the bill perfectly. Mercedes-Benz World is located at Brooklands, and there's a proud history of ‘Brooklands Specials' being sold here over the years. The DR 520 - which is dyno-rated at 520 hp - is our chance to create an exclusive model in the UK. It's a great opportunity for us to offer our customers who enjoy sports and supercars a bespoke car with even more performance than the already very successful C 63 AMG. And as well as the increased performance, it looks incredible, too."
The DR 520 costs £9,995 above the standard C 63 AMG price, making the DR 520 Saloon £62,430 OTR and the Estate £63,680 OTR. The cars are also backed by a three-year, 60,000 mileage warranty.

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