Renntech Bangs 548 Horsepower out of Mercedes C63 AMG

by Clinton Deacon
September 5, 2008 6:00 PM
Filed Under: German, Mercedes-Benz, Tuners

When Mercedes introduced the C63 AMG last year there was a lot of anticipation to get behind the wheel, but along with this anticipation came the disappointment of a power rating of just 451hp. An output like this is way below the E63's 507hp and S63's 518hp which both use the same engine, theories as to why the power output was reduced pointed towards the restrictions of getting the large 6.3 liter naturally aspirated V8 engine into a smaller engine bay but even the smaller CLK63 AMG managed to pump out 475hp.

Renntech set out to reverse these restrictions and give the C 63 a power figure to be proud of. An initial ECU software upgrade put the power up to a CLK63 matching 475hp until the tuner had more time to hammer out the engine a little more. This hammering has now been complete with an updated version of its ECU software, RENNtech's stainless-steel long-tube headers and new, track-oriented sound/performance pipes bringing the power figures up to 548 peak horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque.

Renntech also found time to bang in a height adjustable suspension kit and a new stopping power enhancing braking system.

It'll be interesting to see what kind of performance figures the Renntech C63 is capable of should they decide to release them in the future, however Renntech do tease that an overpowered & 63 monster could make its way through their factory doors for their 20th anniversary celebrations.

Source: Renntech via Jalopnik
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both renntech and brabus dont seem to have added any external kit to the c63 for the first time. 550hp from a c.. perfect.

by michelin901 | September 5, 2008 6:35 PM
they havent added anything to the external kit because mercedes have already put anough stuff on it... ;p

by BabyMilo | September 6, 2008 12:54 AM
You seriously wondering why they restrict the engines in the smaller, cheaper cars? Come on, wake up! A C lass with as much power as the S? Then the big shots in their S63s can't say they have the biggest engines in their shorts.. oops I mean under their bonnets ;)

it's called marketing.

by Voss | September 6, 2008 1:16 AM
Nice!

by The_woo_factor | September 6, 2008 12:21 PM
I've always liked the look of the new C-Class and this coming from a BMW fan but this just looks fantastic.

by BOOGIE_WOOGIE | September 7, 2008 3:14 AM
*drooling*.. ^_^

by sris | September 7, 2008 10:51 AM
awesome car!

by electra | September 8, 2008 5:47 AM

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