The regular engine develops the same 503bhp and 505lb ft as in the Mercedes-AMG C63 (though torque's down a smidge in the manual), which is enough to get the 1.5-tonne Vantage from 0-62mph in 3.6 It's the new Mercedes-AMG C63 S, a subtle name change to reflect the super-saloon's subtle new styling. In fact, this Mercedes C63 is hardly more aggressive than any C-Class busied up with a few lp2W.

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