Mercedes-Benz just revealed its C43 AMG 4MATIC Coupe prior to the Geneva Motor Show. I am not a fan of AMG cars but Mercedes-Benz developed a car that has captured my attention. Why? It is a 4MATIC coupe and an AMG. Usually, AMG cars are rear-wheel drive and struggle to transfer power from the engine to the rear-wheels! However, 4MATIC enables the engine to transfer power to all four wheels and avoid any traction loss! This means one thing, very rapid acceleration and handling inside the corners!

Wait a second what happened to the C63 AMG? C 43 is a rival of the BMW M235i and Audi S3? Note: The last C43 was released in the year 2000!

Here are some of the highlights!

3.0-litre V6 twin-turbo engine with modified engine control unit, increased boost pressure and far higher dynamics and high-revving

9G-TRONIC automatic transmission with double-declutching function when shifting down and exhilaratingly short response times in “Sport Plus” mode

AMG Performance 4MATIC all-wheel drive with rear-biased torque distribution of 31 to 69 percent (front axle to rear axle)

AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension with adaptive variable damping in three stages, mode can be selected via button, adopted from Mercedes‑AMG C 63

AMG DYNAMIC SELECT switch for dynamic, individually selectable driving experience with five drive modes and AMG-specific parameterisation

Three-stage Electronic Stability Program ESP®

Front axle with newly developed steering knuckles and load-bearing joints on the spring link.

Elastokinematic adjustments to the links have been adopted from the Mercedes-AMG C 63

Rear axle with elastokinematics tailored to higher driving dynamics

Large braking system with internally ventilated compound brake discs, perforated at the front with a diameter of 360 mm, and with a diameter of 320 mm at the rear

AMG styling with distinctive front and rear apron as well as special exhaust tailpipes

Diamond radiator grille with chrome-plated pins and louvre in high-gloss black

18″ AMG light-alloy wheels in 5-spoke design, painted high-gloss black with a high-sheen finish

AMG instrument cluster with chequered flag design with 280 km/h scale and AMG main menu

Multifunction sports steering wheel in leather with deep embossing in grip area, flattened bottom section, with red contrasting topstitching

Upholstery in ARTICO man-made leather / DINAMICA microfibre in black with sports seat upholstery layout and red topstitching

Photo Credits | Mercedes-Benz