C-Class (W205) [Official] Mercedes-AMG C63

[hovabongZA]

So South Africa now build its own AMG’s the C43/C63/S
First SA-built Mercedes-AMG C63 rolls off the line! - CARmag.co.za

 

[Grosser]

So South Africa now build its own AMG’s the C43/C63/S

Are 63 engines imported from Germany or built in SA?

 

[sako97]

Are 63 engines imported from Germany or built in SA?

Just the USA, engines are imported.

 

[hovabongZA]

Are 63 engines imported from Germany or built in SA?

Engines still imported.

 

[hannaz]

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[JLBM]

So South Africa now build its own AMG’s the C43/C63/S

So the one man one engine thing can’t be happening here? Engines should be imported in SKD (semi knocked down)?

 

[hovabongZA]

So the one man one engine thing can’t be happening here? Engines should be imported in SKD (semi knocked down)?

Interesting question and Im not sure how engines are imported SKD or complete, will try and find out for you.

But , let’s say they are SKD and one technician assembles the engine( as they do in Germany) would that not qualify as “ one man one engine” just assembled SA?

 

[JLBM]

Interesting question and Im not sure how engines are imported SKD or complete, will try and find out for you.

But , let’s say they are SKD and one technician assembles the engine( as they do in Germany) would that not qualify as “ one man one engine” just assembled SA?

Would have to be someone more special that just a technician. What are the skills that make the AMG engine assembly team so special in Germany?

 

[hovabongZA]

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Would have to be someone more special that just a technician. What are the skills that make the AMG engine assembly team so special in Germany?

i really don’t know what skills they need , but I believe the technicians put put their names on the nameplates when they are done assembling.

 

[Robbie]

Interesting question and Im not sure how engines are imported SKD or complete, will try and find out for you.

But , let’s say they are SKD and one technician assembles the engine( as they do in Germany) would that not qualify as “ one man one engine” just assembled SA?

As has always been the case with Mercedes-Benz South Africa, engines (and gearboxes) come completely built from Germany. There is no work done on the engines at East London other than putting them into the car.

 

[Rainer271]

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[Tarek]

Probably the best looking steering wheel right now.

 

[klier]

Probably the best looking steering wheel right now.

From MB or in general? Because I think the sports steering wheel in the 911 looks slightly better, but this MB one looks more expensive with the Alcantara and Carbon. The new C63 wheel does look great though.

 

[Tarek]

From MB or in general? Because I think the sports steering wheel in the 911 looks slightly better, but this MB one looks more expensive with the Alcantara and Carbon. The new C63 wheel does look great though.

In general. Out of all new steering wheel designs the new AMG with CF and Alcantara looks best with the new buttons added and twin blade flat bottom part.

 

[Bunchanello]

In general. Out of all new steering wheel designs the new AMG with CF and Alcantara looks best with the new buttons added and twin blade flat bottom part.

Agreed, the CF is gorgeous.

Any idea whether the 12 o clock stripe can be different colours? The video suggested it could be, but the last DOG I saw said black only. Would look quite snazzy if it could match the seatbelts/white trim on the seats.

 

[hovabongZA]

Spotted in PE. Looks very good with panamericana grill much better than the PFL.

 

[Robbie]

Spotted in PE. Looks very good with panamericana grill much better than the PFL.

Must be one of the first C63S F/L made in SA.

 

[Yaz]

Panamericana grille doesn't look right here.

 

[hovabongZA]

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[Rainer271]

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