JUST 63 EXAMPLES OF Mercedes-AMG’s Aero Edition 63 will be made available to Australian and New Zealand buyers, creating another temptation for over-50s to reduce what they will leave to their offspring.
As the name implies, the Aero Edition 63 features wind-tunnel-tested aerodynamic extras to increase downforce and grip, including an exclusive AMG Performance rear spoiler, a unique and distinctive front lip, an aerodynamically optimised diffuser, and additional side facings for the air vents in the rear apron.
A number of components comprise lightweight carbon-fibre, including the AMG front apron A-wing, inserts in the side sills, the diffuser insert in the AMG rear apron, the rear spoiler, and the exterior mirror housings.
Carbon-fibre also features inside the cabin including the centre console trim, along with attractive aluminium inserts across the dashboard and doors. The flat-bottomed AMG Performance Steering Wheel is clad in carbon-fibre and DINAMICA.
AMG Performance front seats are standard, and upholstered in a trim combination reserved exclusively for the Aero Edition 63 – Nappa leather in Magma Grey and Black, and finished with yellow stripes. Further yellow detailing subtly highlights the cabin including the rear seats, centre console, dashboard and doors.
The Aero Edition 63 also adds further AMG enhancement via a high-performance ceramic composite front braking system, featuring 402 x 39mm ceramic compound brake discs (internally ventilated and perforated), with six-piston fixed callipers (rear: 360 x 26mm, 1-piston combined floating callipers). The brake callipers feature a distinctive gold paint finish, with ‘AMG Carbon Ceramic’ lettering.
These work in concert with an ultra-lightweight AMG twin-spoke forged alloy wheel package in staggered diameters of 19-inch for the front wheels, and 20-inch at the rear, and finished in matt black.
The comprehensive list of performance-enhancing and cosmetic additions represents excellent value. The limited-edition Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Coupé Aero Edition 63 is offered in a choice of Polar White or Iridium Silver paint, and badged as 1 of only 63. It is on sale now exclusively from AMG Performance Centres, and costs $188,600 (plus on road costs).