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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