A little further on Two months after the presentation of the new Mercedes-AMG GLC SUV, the German car manufacturer has unveiled the new Mercedes-AMG GLC Coupé.
Customers will be able to choose between the GLC 43 4MATIC Coupé and the GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE Coupé. For the moment, the German brand has not shared information regarding marketing.
DESIGN AND INTERIORS
Compared to the new Mercedes GLC Coupé presented in March, the AMG versions can count on a dedicated body kitwhich makes their look more aggressive. The new SUV Coupé they can count on a grille with a specific design, a new bumper with larger air intakes and a new splitter. At the rear, however, we find a new bumper and a large diffuser.
On the GLC 43 there are round exhaust tips, while trapezoidal on the GLC 63 S E. Depending on the version chosen, 19 to 21 inch wheels are available. Mercedes offers the possibility to further customize these new models thanks to a series of packages including the AMG Exterior Night which offers a series of bodywork elements such as the mirror caps, in glossy black.
As regards the passenger compartment, inside we find AMG seats covered in interno leather and AMG Microcut microfibre. Optionally, customers can request Nappa leather upholstery with an embossed AMG badge in the front headrests. AMG Performance seats are also available as an option.
È Also present as standard is the AMG Performance steering wheel in Nappa leather (GLC 43) or Nappa leather/Microcut microfibre (GLC 63 S E). &` flattened in the lower part, perforated in the handle area and is equipped with silver-colored aluminum shift paddles. The standard equipment is complemented by AMG sports pedals, AMG floor mats and illuminated door sills with AMG lettering.
In terms of technology, the well-known MBUX infotainment system can count on AMG-specific screens and functions. We have, for example, the AMG TRACK PACE function (standard in the GLC 63 S E, optional for the GLC 43), which records data while driving on the track. The software records more of 80 vehicle-specific data ten times per second during track driving, such as speed, acceleration, steering angle and brake pedal operation.
ENGINES
New Mercedes-AMG GLC Coupé ; is offered, as mentioned at the beginning, in the GLC 43 4MATIC Coupé and GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE Coupé.
The first model can count on a 2-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged Mild Hybrid capable of delivering 310 kW (421 HP)with 500 Nm of torque. The speed maximum is electronically limited to 250 km/h, while going from 0 to 100 km/h takes 4.8 seconds.
Let's move on to the GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE Coupé which features a Plug-in hybrid powertrain consisting of a 2-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged engine with a capacity of 350 kW (476 HP), combined with a 150 kW (204 HP) electric vehicle positioned on the rear axle. Overall, there is 500 kW (680 HP) availablewith 1,020 Nm of torque. The speed maximum is of 275 km/h (electronically limited). Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes just 3.5 seconds.
The unit electric is powered by a battery with a capacity of of 6.1 kWhwhich is It was designed to offer maximum performance rather than to guarantee a long distance in mode. electric only. In fact, the autonomy in electric mode is of just 12 km. The battery can be recharged in alternating current up to a power of 3.7 kW. On both models we find the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G gearbox and the AMG Performance 4MATIC all-wheel drive (AMG Performance 4MATIC+ on the GLC 63 S E).
For the new Mercedes-AMG GLC Coupé is A specific set-up has also been developed which improves the driving dynamics of the SUV Coupé. The equipment includes AMG Ride Control suspension with adaptive shock absorbers and rear axle steering (up to 2.5 degrees). Furthermore, we find the modes AMG Dynamic Select driving controls (five for the 43 and eight for the 63 S) which modify the behavior of various elements of the car such as the steering and suspension.
On the new GLC 43 it is There is a braking system with 370 mm discs at the front and 360 mm at the rear. Instead, on the new GLC 63 S E 390 mm at the front and 370 mm at the rear.
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