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02 July 2010 - 10:00

Merc DR 520: DRifty…

This is the Merc C-Class DR 520, an even-more-powerful, limited-edition version of the C63 AMG.

DR 520 is actually short for ‘Dyno Rated 520'. Yes, that's the power output of this uprated C63: 520bhp (or 387kW), a full 45kW more than the definitely-not-underpowered-in-any-way C63 AMG.

There's also an extra Nm of torque, which stands at a tarmac-warping 649Nm. In a C-Class, don't forget. In a C-Class.

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As you may have predicted, it is fearsome quick. In sedan form, the DR 520 will devour the 0-100 sprint in 4.1 seconds, with the wagon just a tenth of a second behind. Both are electronically limited to 250km/h, which is probably fast enough.

The DR 520 is available in matt black or white, and gets lots of AMG performance bits as standard. Sadly, it's a UK-only option at this stage, but if you want the number of Mercedes-Benz Australia...

And rear tyres. Won't someone think of the rear tyres?

Sam Philip