Mercedes has introduced the C 450 AMG Sport for the international markets, at the Detroit motor show 2015. In the C-class lineup, it slots below the most powerful Mercedes-AMG C 63.
The C 450 AMG Sport is powered by a 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engine which gets some updates, including an increase in turbo pressure. The engine delivers 362bhp and 52.8kgm of torque. Power goes to all wheels thanks to the AMG-tweaked 4Matic system, while transmission duties are handled by the 7G-Tronic seven-speed automatic gearbox. This gives the C 450 AMG Sport a claimed 0-100kph sprint time of 4.9 seconds, while going to an electronically-limited top speed of 250kph.
Other mechanical changes over the standard C-class include, revised front pull rods, a modified front axle carrier, adjustable three-stage dampers, new load bearing joints, modified steering knuckles, additional negative camber and more firmer springs. Braking is managed by 360mm front and 320mm rear ventilated steel discs.
In terms of styling, the C 450 AMG Sport gets a tweaked front bumper with new grille, dark housings for wing mirrors, bootlip spoiler and darkened exhausts.
The Mercedes C 450 AMG Sport will be available in sedan and estate bodystyles in international markets, from June 2015.
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