Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC Coupé is the new member of the C-Class Performance family

Mercedes-AMG has added another sporty model to its C-Class family called the C 43 4MATIC Coupé. Targeting the BMW 435i xDrive and Audi S5 coupés, the new C43 AMG 4MATIC Coupe will make its official debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show next week.

The new C43 AMG 4MATIC Coupé is powered by a 3.0-litre V6 twin-turbo engine that provides an impressive performance of 367 hp and 520Nm of peak torque, paired to a standard 9-speed 9G-Tronic automatic and Mercedes’s 4MATIC all-wheel drive system.

As a result, the C43 AMG 4MATIC Coupé sprint from 0 -100 km/h in 4.7 seconds and its speed is electronically limited at 250 km/h.

The Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC Coupé is likewise sporty in appearance, making it instantly recognisable as a member of the AMG family. Characteristic features include the distinctive AMG styling as well as the specific light-alloy wheels. The engine cover with red aluminium insert accentuates the strengths of the new twin-turbo six-cylinder engine.

The AMG styling includes the front apron with sporty distinctive air intakes, diamond meshes, silver chrome trim, as well as the rear apron with matt iridium silver diffuser insert. The diamond radiator grille features chrome-plated pins, a louvre in high-gloss black and the AMG lettering. Down below, the silver chrome front splitter ensures an optimal flow of air to the cooling modules.

Additional highlights include the black exterior mirror housings, the high-gloss black waistline trim strip and window frame, as well as the two chrome-plated tailpipes with centre divider. Further striking features come courtesy of the new BiTurbo – 4MATIC lettering on the front wings and the AMG and C 43 lettering on the boot lid.

Customers can choose the complementary optional Night package, which adds heat-insulating dark tinted glass rearward of the B-pillar, high-gloss black front apron trim, a high-gloss black diffuser-look insert at the rear, and two black tailpipes with centre divider.

AMG 5-spoke light-alloy wheels painted in high-gloss black with a high-sheen finish round off the design visually. Size 225/45 R 18 tyres on 7.5 x 18 light-alloy wheels are fitted at the front, while the rear axle comes with 245/40 R 18 tyres on 8.5 x 18 wheels.

Inside the cabin, the driver finds a secure position in the sports seat even driving at speed thanks to the improved lateral support. The Artico man-made leather / Dinamica microfibre upholstery and the instrument panel trimmed with Artico create a very sporty ambience. The man-made leather is also used on the upper edges of the body, the armrests, the door centre panels and the centre console. Red contrasting top stitching, designo red safety belts and black floor mats with red edging add attractive highlights. The aluminium trim pieces with light-tone longitudinal grain embedded in the instrument panel and the doors provide effective contrasts.

The AMG instrument cluster delivers all relevant information in a clearly arranged layout optimised for a dynamic driving style. An authentic sports car look and feel is provided by two tube-shaped round dials, 11.4 cm multifunction colour display, Race Timer and 280 km/h scale in chequered-flag design.