Of the many tuning companies that attempt to improve upon the already impeccable genes of Mercedes' various models, few do so with such aptitude as a little company known as BRABUS. That's why when you hear the German tuning firm has finally worked their magic on the consummate Mercedes C63 AMG, you're probably surmising they've taken an incredibly covetable model and made it even more lust worthy.  And you'd be right.

Specifically, they've given you a grand total of 530 reasons to lust after their variant of the C63 AMG – one they call the B63 S – for that is the final horsepower output of the model after completing their tuning handiwork.  How exactly did they do it?  With a host of delicious enhancements, all of which will enable you and your C-Class to rival the performance of many supercars.

Firstly, let's take a peek at the engine.  Free-flow high-performance metal catalysts, sport air filters and newly programmed engine electronics with custom mapping for ignition and injection helped BRABUS increase power output of the B63 S from 457 hp (450 bhp) / 336 kW to 530 hp (523 bhp) / 390 kW, while peak torque grew from 600 Nm to 650 Nm (442 to 479 lb-ft). As a result, top speed increases to 197 mph with the appropriate BRABUS Vmax unit; 62 mph is reached in just 4.1 seconds; and 124 mph is reached after 13.1 seconds.

To aid in performance, BRABUS engineers addressed the tires, brakes and suspension of the B63 S as well.  A high performance BRABUS brake system in tandem with 19-inch BRABUS wheels has been added, as has height-adjustable BRABUS coil-over suspension featuring gas-pressure shocks with ten selectable settings.

And last but not least, inside the B63 S, BRABUS offers a wealth of interior enhancements constructed from BRABUS Mastik leather and Alcantara, with scuff plates featuring an illuminated BRABUS logo and a BRABUS Race shifter also available, should you desire them.

I already know what you're thinking:  enough talk; you want to see it.  You're in luck ladies and gentlemen, because we've got a number of photos highlighting the BRABUS B63 S's various features, all of which enlarge when you click them.  After you're done viewing the B63 S photos, you can then find the full details of BRABUS' work on the Mercedes C63 AMG in the official press release, which you can also find immediately below.

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OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE


73 hp (72 bhp) plus for the C 63 AMG:  High Performance Made by BRABUS

The world’s most extensive high-performance tuning program for Mercedes-Benz automobiles comes from BRABUS. High performance made by BRABUS is now also available for the new C 63 AMG. The BRABUS B63 S performance kit adds a whopping 73 hp (72 bhp) / 53.7 kW to the rated power output of the 6.2-liter V8 engine, and propels the car to a new top speed of 315 km/h (197 mph). In addition, BRABUS offers a wide range of exclusive accessories from a limited-slip rear differential to custom-tailored 19-inch wheels complete with corresponding high-performance tires, from a height-adjustable coil-over suspension and generously dimensioned high-performance brakes to exclusive interior options.

The BRABUS engine specialists have developed the B63 S performance kit specifically for the fast-revving engine of the Mercedes C 63 AMG. It consists of free-flow high-performance metal catalysts, sport air filters and newly programmed engine electronics with custom mapping for ignition and injection. Together these components result in an increase in power output from 457 hp (450 bhp) / 336 kW to 530 hp (523 bhp) / 390 kW. Peak torque grows from 600 Nm to 650 Nm (442 to 479 lb-ft).

Also part of the conversion is the BRABUS Vmax unit, available in two versions for top speeds of 300 or 315 km/h (188 or 197 mph). Acceleration performance also improves with the added power: The sprint from rest to 100 km/h (62 mph) is shortened from 4.5 to 4.1 seconds; 200 km/h (124 mph) is reached after 13.1 seconds, down from 14.5 seconds for the production car.

The impressive top speed of the BRABUS-tuned C 63 AMG necessitates precise modifications to tires, suspension and brakes. The electronically limited top speed of 315 km/h (197 mph) is possible thanks to 19-inch high-performance tires from Pirelli or YOKOHAMA. The tires in size 235/35 ZR 19 in front and in size 265/30 ZR 19 on the rear axle are mounted on multi-piece BRABUS Monoblock VI, E or S light-alloy wheels. The front axle features these wheels in size 8.5Jx19, the rear axle in size 9.5Jx19.

The large wheels provide the necessary space for the BRABUS high-performance brake system. It features vented and grooved 380 x 37 millimeter (15 x 1.45 inches) brake discs and 12-piston aluminum fixed calipers on the front axle. The rear axle stops with 360 x 28 millimeter (14.2 x 1.1 inches) discs and 6-piston aluminum fixed calipers. These high-tech brakes can keep even the enormous performance of a tuned C 63 safely in check at all times.

The height-adjustable BRABUS coil-over suspension features gas-pressure shocks with ten selectable settings each for bound and rebound. It offers a sporty yet comfortable ride as well as agile handling with large safety reserves.

The palette of exclusive BRABUS accessories for the interior of the C-Class sedan ranges from scuff plates with illuminated BRABUS logo to the ‘BRABUS Race’ shifter.

Upon customer request the company-own upholstery shop creates especially exclusive BRABUS interiors crafted from a select combination of especially soft yet durable BRABUS Mastik leather and Alcantara.

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