Its steering wheel is on the wrong side and it eats Supercars for breakfast. And you’ll have to go across the pond to get one!
Mercedes-Benz UK has launched an exclusive new model, the C-Class DR 520 with more power and performance than any other C-Class. Only 20 units of this car will be available, and it is sold exclusively through the company’s Specialist Products division at Mercedes-Benz World at Brooklands, Surrey.
Based on the high-performance C 63 AMG, the DR 520 has a performance upgrade and boasts 520 horsepower and 575 foot pounds of torque, a 60 horsepower and 44 foot pound advantage over than the standard C 63 AMG. The DR 520 sedan (Saloon) can go from 0-62 mph in just 4.1 seconds with the station wagon (Estate) achieving the same in 4.2 seconds. Both are electronically limited to a top speed of 187 mph. The AMG Performance Pack Plus is fitted to the DR 520 as standard and features AMG’s high-performance braking system with red calipers. Engine upgrades include forged pistons, newly-developed connecting rods and a revised crankshaft, as well as an AMG Carbon Fibre rear spoiler for the sedan.
Available with a black or white matte finish and complimented by titanium-finish alloy wheels, grille and discreet DR 520 badging on the wing and the boot lid, the DR 520 combines stealthy looks with potent performance. Inside, the sports seats are upholstered in leather and exclusive Alcantara finished with red or white contrast stitching, as are the dashboard and upper door panels. The multi-function AMG Performance steering wheel is clad in Nappa leather and Alcantara.
“We wanted to launch the Specialist Products Division with something unique – and the DR 520 fits the bill perfectly. Mercedes-Benz World is located at Brooklands, and there’s a proud history of ‘Brooklands Specials’ being sold here over the years. The DR 520 – which is dyno-rated at 520 horsepower - is our chance to create an exclusive model in the UK. It’s a great opportunity for us to offer our customers who enjoy sports and supercars a bespoke car with even more performance than the already very successful C 63 AMG. And as well as the increased performance, it looks incredible too, said Nigel Unsworth, Specialist Products Division Manager”
The DR 520’s level of performance comes standard with sticker shock! It’s priced at $15,000 above the standard C 63 AMG price, making the DR 520 sedan $94,167 and the wagon $96,029. If you want to play, you have to pay!
For more information about Mercedes-Benz vehicles sold in the US, please visit http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/index