When did the Mercedes C36 AMG get an update?
An updated model in late 1996 saw the four-speed auto replaced by a five-speed. Underneath, its suspension was lowered and retuned with new springs and shocks, while the steering was sharpened even though it was still lacking in feel much as most Mercedes do.
When did AMG start tuning Mercedes Benz cars?
The C36 was the result of the partnership between Mercedes-Benz and its performance partner AMG, which had built a strong reputation for its tuned versions of regular Mercedes-Benz sedans. AMG began tuning Mercedes-Benz cars back in the 1960s, but today is part of Daimler and its work is now done in-house.
What kind of features does a Mercedes C36 have?
As would be expected of a car costing almost $155,000 the C36 was packed with luxury features, including leather trim, air-conditioning, sports seats, cruise, power windows, tinted glass, dual front airbags, 10-stacker CD player, remote central locking and sunroof.
What’s the 0-60 mph time of a Mercedes Benz C43?
The C43 AMG can achieve a 0–100 km/h (0–60 mph) time in 5.7 seconds for the saloon version and 5.9 seconds for the estate. The C43 was the first C-Class to be equipped with a Mercedes-Benz V8 engine. Two versions exist: a saloon (chassis W202.033) and estate also called the “T version” (chassis W202.093).
What was the Mercedes Benz C 36 AMG called?
Dubbed as the C 36 AMG, the car was primarily developed to compete against the rising 6-cylinder BMW M3.
When did Mercedes Benz start working with AMG?
The 1995 C36 AMG was the beginning of the official cooperation between Mercedes-Benz and AMG for street vehicles. And the first model was successful. Mercedes-Benz and AMG used to be different companies, with HQ situated close to each other. The two companies used to work together on various racing products, but nothing for the street use.
What kind of engine does an AMG have?
Stylistic changes asides, which by the way were barely visible, the AMG had a specially racing-adjusted suspension, sitting lower than the standard C-Klasse, and a 3.6 L gasoline engine with power and torque outputs of 280 hp and 385 Nm respectively.
An updated model in late 1996 saw the four-speed auto replaced by a five-speed. Underneath, its suspension was lowered and retuned with new springs and shocks, while the steering was sharpened even though it was still lacking in feel much as most Mercedes do.
When was the last Mercedes Benz C 36 made?
A total of 5200 C 36 were produced until 1998 when the top performer C-Class model was replaced by the C43 AMG with a V8 engine.
As would be expected of a car costing almost $155,000 the C36 was packed with luxury features, including leather trim, air-conditioning, sports seats, cruise, power windows, tinted glass, dual front airbags, 10-stacker CD player, remote central locking and sunroof.