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THE V63 SUPERCHARGED, C63 AMG Black Series by VÄTH

The Coupé Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series can be fully characterized among other vehicles by the word „perfection'. There is nothing to prevent the company VÄTH in Hösbach from choosing this vehicle as a basis for a completely new solution for the street, as well as for the racing track. And that was a great success as usual.

For a long time VÄTH automobile technology has been famous for power increase as its main trend. So, in this case the V63 Supercharged, in fact, became a hot stuff due to its high performance engine modification wîth compressor system together wîth individual precise tuning of the engine electronics and maximal speed increase, including an in-house manufactured water-charging air cooling system. Technical data of the superlative car speak for themselves: 6,208 cm³ engine capacity works out 556 kW which equals to not less than 756 hp! Maximal torque is correspondingly abnormal – 800 Nm, that enables to speed the race car up to 100 km/h in just 3.6 seconds. Maximal speed is increased up to 350 km/h, where the corresponding tires are necessary. The complete engine modification costs 38,500 € (all named prices including taxes).

The price for the VA stainless steel exhaust-manifold system called M156 comes up to 2,890 €, while stainless steel catalyst device that is meant only for export costs 1,890 €. The sport rear silencer without tailpipes but wîth flap control costs 3,540 €. VÄTH provided the V63 Supercharged wîth a complete suspension wîth 20 – 65 mm lowering and hardness, as well as wîth high adjustable shock absorbers. Thus, they have guaranteed an optimal and secure handling for the street and race track without any loss of comfort. The price is 2,490 €. To optimize the breaking system, they have installed high power breakers wîth 405 mm breaking discs on the front axis. 5,490 € is charged for the adapter and mounting kit including steel flex lines, further 1,490 € come for gear-oil cooler device. The car rests on three part forged wheels wîth 9x12 inches 255/30-20 tires – on the front, and 11x20 inches 295/25-20 tires – on the rear axis. Other items will cost 7,450 €. A radiator grill without a star is available on request for 650 €.

In the interior VÄTH allows the V63 Supercharged to have a sport §teering wheel in leather/leather and also in carbon or wîth woodwork on demand for 1,450 €, as well as the extension of the speedometer up to 400 km/h for 1,890 € to strike the observer's eye.

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