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STYLE | motoring 67<br />
THE SPECS<br />
PRICE: Mercedes-Benz C63S Cabriolet,<br />
$189,900<br />
DIMENSIONS: Length, 4686mm;<br />
width, 1810mm; height, 1409mm<br />
CONFIGURATION: V8, rear-wheel-drive,<br />
3982cc, 375kW, 700Nm, seven-speed<br />
automatic<br />
PERFORMANCE: 0-100km/h, 4.2sec<br />
FUEL USAGE: 9.4l/100km<br />
Like most premium manufacturers, Mercedes-<br />
Benz and AMG haven’t lost sight of the need<br />
to look after the environment and, even though<br />
the engine has big cylinders to feed, the fuel usage<br />
statistics are still realistic. Mercedes-Benz claims<br />
a 9.4-litre per 100km (<strong>30</strong>mpg) combined-cycle<br />
average. At 100km/h, I recorded an 8l/100km<br />
(35mpg) instantaneous readout along with an<br />
11.2l/100km (27mpg) average over five days.<br />
However, a buyer who chooses C63S<br />
specification in any vehicle will understand that<br />
the quad-camshaft V8 likes to be released, and<br />
that fuel economy wouldn’t be a priority.<br />
At $189,900, the C-Class Cab in this form<br />
comes at a premium price but it is chock full<br />
of goodies and, as you would expect from<br />
Mercedes-Benz, it wants for nothing.<br />
I’ve been quite spoilt recently with a lot of<br />
German product filtering through the press<br />
fleet – as well as soft and hard-tops from other<br />
brands – serving to prove the convertible<br />
market is showing no sign of dwindling.<br />
I’ve long said Christchurch doesn’t have the<br />
best weather for open-air motoring and I stick to<br />
that statement. That being the case, the cabriolet<br />
wouldn’t be the car for me, but for anyone who<br />
gets to experience that amazing engine, there’s a<br />
chance they will be simply over-awed.<br />
LANCER GSR<br />
NOW JUST $24,990 WATCH IT GO.<br />
cnr Montreal & St Asaph Streets, Christchurch<br />
www.christchurchmitsubishi.co.nz<br />
Sales, Service & Parts: 03 379 0588<br />
+ ORC*ON SEDAN<br />
AND HATCH<br />
Exceptionally dynamic.<br />
The C 63 S AMG.<br />
Sportiness and dynamism carefully thought out – that’s what the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S stands for. The sum of the performance-oriented equipment<br />
details in its exterior, interior and technology lifts the new AMG S-model up to a new league of high-performance vehicles. The Mercedes-AMG C 63 S<br />
offers an electronically controlled AMG rear-axle limited-slip differential, an optional AMG ceramic high-performance compound braking system and<br />
dynamic engine mounts. Unleash it today at Armstrong Prestige.<br />
www.mbchristchurch.co.nz/amg<br />
Performance, style and whole lot more can be yours for a price that’s as sharp as the new sports<br />
body kit with rear spoiler – just $24,990 +ORC*. You’ll also enjoy 109kW of power and 7.0L per 100km<br />
economy on Sedan and 7.2L per 100km economy on Hatch. Don’t watch it pass you by.<br />
Call 03 379 0588 or visit ChristchurchMitsubishi.co.nz to book a test drive or come in and see us.<br />
Armstrong Prestige 6 Detroit Place, Christchurch 03 343 2468<br />
*Price listed is for Lancer GSR sedan or hatch. Price excludes On Road Costs. See www.mmnz.co.nz for Diamond Advantage terms and conditions.
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