奔驰-AMG在日内瓦车展发布了C43轿车，该车仍采用AMG提供的3.0升V6引擎，但功率提升23马力至390马力，峰值扭矩达到520牛米@2500转/分，轿车版百公里加速时间4.7秒，旅行车版本为4.8秒，最高时速仍限制在250公里。与引擎搭配的是SpeedshiftTCT9G九速自动变速器，由于换挡时间缩短，因此可以提供更具动态驾驶感受。为了使该车与标准版C级车有所区别，奔驰-AMG对车辆外观进行了强化改进，包括新的AMG散热器格栅，中间是两条哑光铱银色横杠，前裙增加了前翼，车尾采用两个圆形排气尾管和更宽的侧裙嵌条。车厢内，AMG对方向盘进行了改款，采用了平底设计并在握持部分增加了散热孔。

 

2018 Mercedes-AMG C43 Gets Power Boost to 390 HP, Keeps V6 Engine

The Mercedes-AMG C43 has kept its V6 heart, despite some expectations that it would be dropped in favor of Mercedes’ new inline power plants. It did however got a boost in power that could make for a nice improvement.

 

 AMG tweaked the 3.0-liter to produce an additional 23 horsepower, bringing the total to 390. The peak torque, available from 2,500 rpm, is rated at 520 Nm, enough to accelerate the car from a standstill to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds for the sedan version and in 4.8 seconds for the wagon. Top speed is still capped at 250 km/h (155 mph).

 

 Controlling the increased troop is the Speedshift TCT 9G transmission, tuned to offer “a dynamic driving experience” thanks to very short shift times. To set it apart from the Benz-branded C-, the AMG43 will feature several “more expressive” changes. They include new AMG radiator grille with twin louver in matt iridium silver, front apron with additional flics, two round twin tailpipes, and broader side skirt inserts.

 

AMG changed the steering wheel design as well, now featuring a flattened bottom section and perforated grip area.