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Mercedes-Benz Australia claims the new 500kW four-cylinder hybrid AMG C63 is attracting interest from V8 customers, but not all are convinced after test drives. The new C63 delivers 33% more power than the V8 but has been criticized for lacking the engine note and character of the previous model. Mercedes-Benz CEO acknowledges that convincing V8 owners to switch will take time. The ’63’ designation no longer refers to engine size but indicates the flagship AMG variant in the Mercedes-Benz line-up. Deliveries of the new AMG C63 started in February, with 162 units sold in the first six months of the year. Reports of returning the V8 to the C63 have been denied by Mercedes-Benz.
Brands mentioned: Mercedes-Benz, AMG
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