C63

hoshy · 06-04-2012, 01:08 AM

Evening chaps,

Who has had a good blat against a C63?

Its not that often that I seen one to play with and remember having my arse handed to me in the e36 (expected

) but tonight I kept up and outran one a number of times.

Not yet checkes the p/w ratio on the 63 but expect it should win.

Was this guy not trying hard or is the CSL more of a match than I thought?

For context this was medium traffic autobahn so lots of 100 to 150 runs. I was redlining 4th to 5th.

Btw - what are the accepted best upshift points? Get the feeling redlining past 3rd isnt worth it.

**CraigMillwardCroft** · 06-04-2012, 10:40 AM

What is a C63

shane@mbtech · 06-04-2012, 10:45 AM

In a straighth line the C63 is quite an animal, even more so with performance pack power upgrade. almost 500bhp.

A CSL wont keep up in a straightline thats for sure.

I have a good background in all things AMG and M too.

I suspect his car may be sick, or just poorly maintained and an early one- even so it should have kicked your ass.

**CraigMillwardCroft** · 06-04-2012, 10:52 AM

Must be a Merc then

shane@mbtech · 06-04-2012, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by CraigMillwardCroft

Must be a Merc then

Aye, and a very nice one too IMO, its on my radar for next car

hoshy · 06-04-2012, 08:49 PM

Agreed - it's an awesome car. I'll be very tempted to have one in future but I just can't tear myself away from BMWs.

Guess this guy just must have not been giving it 110% commitement. Maybe having whatever kind of sport modes etc turned off.

Just had a quick look at the p/w figures and it's closer than I thought,

CSL: 1385kg / 360ps == 260ps/ton
C63: 1723 / 451 == 262

Weights are probably not accurate for all the usual reasons but even so, it clearly puts them in the same league on a p/w basis. Of course the extra torque and 7 speed box will still give the merc the adv. He was two up also, there was only my skinny arse in the car and I was low on juice too.

06-04-2012, 01:08 AM	#1
hoshy S3 - On the open road Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 80 Casino cash: $833	C63 Evening chaps, Who has had a good blat against a C63? Its not that often that I seen one to play with and remember having my arse handed to me in the e36 (expected ) but tonight I kept up and outran one a number of times. Not yet checkes the p/w ratio on the 63 but expect it should win. Was this guy not trying hard or is the CSL more of a match than I thought? For context this was medium traffic autobahn so lots of 100 to 150 runs. I was redlining 4th to 5th. Btw - what are the accepted best upshift points? Get the feeling redlining past 3rd isnt worth it.

06-04-2012, 10:40 AM	#2
CraigMillwardCroft CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Marlow Posts: 3,973 Casino cash: $18153	What is a C63

06-04-2012, 10:45 AM	#3
shane@mbtech CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: warrington Posts: 5,419 Casino cash: $19783	In a straighth line the C63 is quite an animal, even more so with performance pack power upgrade. almost 500bhp. A CSL wont keep up in a straightline thats for sure. I have a good background in all things AMG and M too. I suspect his car may be sick, or just poorly maintained and an early one- even so it should have kicked your ass.

06-04-2012, 10:52 AM	#4
CraigMillwardCroft CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Marlow Posts: 3,973 Casino cash: $18153	Must be a Merc then

06-04-2012, 08:49 PM	#6
hoshy S3 - On the open road Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 80 Casino cash: $833	Agreed - it's an awesome car. I'll be very tempted to have one in future but I just can't tear myself away from BMWs. Guess this guy just must have not been giving it 110% commitement. Maybe having whatever kind of sport modes etc turned off. Just had a quick look at the p/w figures and it's closer than I thought, CSL: 1385kg / 360ps == 260ps/ton C63: 1723 / 451 == 262 Weights are probably not accurate for all the usual reasons but even so, it clearly puts them in the same league on a p/w basis. Of course the extra torque and 7 speed box will still give the merc the adv. He was two up also, there was only my skinny arse in the car and I was low on juice too.