Mercedes C63 AMG DR 520 revealed

The Mercedes C63 AMG DR 520 - Saloon & Estate

The first thing that springs to mind when you drive a Mercedes C63 AMG is not usually ‘It could do with a bit more power’. But of course, a bit more power is always nice even when you’ve already got plenty. Just so long as it’s usable. So with that caveat – as long as it’s usable – we welcome a beefier C63 AMG in the guise of the Mercedes C63 AMG DR 520.

Basically, the Mercedes Specialist Products Division based at Mercedes Benz World at  Brooklands has had a tweak to add some power to the bog standard C63 AMG to give us the DR 520. It doesn’t add up in English – and we think there may be some confusion between bhp, hp and PS in there somewhere – but the 520 bit refers to hp – an extra 60hp over standard. Whatever the numbers it means a blisteringly fast C Class.

The C Class DR 520 manages 0-62 mph in 4.1 seconds, and the Estate just a tad behind. That means that in real money the DR 520 breaks the 60mph sprint in under 4 seconds – and the Estate probably does too. They both blat on to 187mph. There’s also a beefed up version of the AMG Performance Pack Plus fitted plus carbon fibre spoiler and revised crankshaft.

The DR 520 – which comes in either a matt black or matta white wrap – is UK only and there will be just 20 made. Nigel Unsworth, Specialist Products Division Manager said:

“We wanted to launch the Specialist Products Division with something unique – and the DR 520 fits the bill perfectly. Mercedes-Benz World is located at Brooklands, and there’s a proud history of ‘Brooklands Specials’ being sold here over the years. The DR 520 – which is dyno-rated at 520 hp – is our chance to create an exclusive model in the UK. It’s a great opportunity for us to offer our customers who enjoy sports and supercars a bespoke car with even more performance than the already very successful C 63 AMG. And as well as the increased performance, it looks incredible, too.”

The DR 520 costs £9,995 above the standard C 63 AMG price, making the DR 520 Saloon £62,430 and the Estate £63,680.

By Cars UK