Mercedes-AMG 43 series officially launched

We have learned from Mercedes-Benz officials that the Mercedes-AMG 43 series models will be officially launched on August 24, including the Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC Special Edition, Mercedes-AMG E 43 4MATIC Special Edition, Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4MATIC, Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Special Edition, Mercedes -AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe SUV and Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe SUV Special Edition models. The four special edition models are available for pre-order from June 1.

Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC Special Edition

0-100km/h acceleration time: 4.7 seconds

All four special edition models have been officially unveiled during the Shanghai Auto Show, with the AMG C 43 4MATIC Special Edition coming with the typical AMG surround, including a dotted grille, a front apron with sporty air intakes, and the AMG logo. The Special Edition also adds insulated dark glass behind the B-pillar, a high-gloss black spoiler on the lower part of the front apron, and a high-gloss black diffuser trim at the rear of the car.

The new interior layout is the same as the regular version, with a large center screen, flat-bottom sports steering wheel, and high-wrap sports seats, all of which are retained on the new car. In terms of power, the new car is equipped with a 3.0L twin-turbo V6 engine with a maximum power of 367 hp (270kW) and peak torque of 520 NM, and the transmission system is matched with a 9-speed automatic transmission. The car is also equipped with a four-wheel drive system.

Mercedes-AMG E 43 4MATIC Special Edition

0-100km/h acceleration time: 4.6 seconds

The AMG E 43 4MATIC Special Edition also features a sporty makeover based on the family design, with large vents on the front bumper as a sign of its high performance. In addition, the car uses high-gloss black 19-inch AMG five-spoke wheels and the black AMG logo on the side skirts is also a symbol of its special edition.

Inside, the new car is also equipped with a three-spoke sports flat-bottom steering wheel and 12.3-inch digital instrumentation and LCD. Powering the E 43 is a 3.0T twin-turbo engine with 401 hp (295 kW) and 520 NM of maximum torque from 2,500 rpm. In the transmission part, it is mated to a 9-speed automatic gearbox.

Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Special Edition

0-100km/h acceleration time: 4.9 seconds

The exterior of the AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Special Edition has a sportier look than the regular version, with a dotted grille with a single black spoke and the "AMG" logo in the center. As a special edition model, the new car comes with a high-gloss black A-bar lower spoiler, black trunk lid tailgate, rear diffuser, and Decals trim, and Night Package for a more exclusive feel.

Inside, the Special Edition offers black leather seats with red stitching and a flat-bottom steering wheel in Nappa leather and exclusive fibers, with a center panel in carbon fiber. In addition, the Special Edition also comes standard with Berlin Sound, which features a 9-channel digital signal processing amplifier, 13 speakers and 590 watts of output power. Powering the new car is a 3.0L twin-turbo V6 engine with 367hp (270kW) and 520N-m peak torque, mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission and equipped with AMG Performance 4MATIC 4WD system.

Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe SUV Special Edition

0-100km/h acceleration time: 4.9 seconds

The sporty features of the GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe SUV Special Edition remain the same as those of the GLC 43 4MATIC Special Edition. The exterior package includes a high-gloss black A-shaped front bar lower spoiler, black trunk lid tailgate, rear diffuser, and Decals trim, and a night package for an even greater sense of exclusivity.

The AMG GLC 43 4MATIC coupe SUV is powered by a 3.0L twin-turbo V6 engine with 367 hp and 520 N-m peak torque, mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission and equipped with AMG Performance 4MATIC four-wheel drive system.