It’s no wonder that the 2 ton 2015 C63 AMG Mercedes had the 3rd best time, only .8 sec slower than FTD. This model was designed for track use, featuring an electrnonic LSD for the rwd, and an “evolved” 7 speed automatic transmission, with the torque converter replaced by a wet clutch, and shift controls that include a throttle blip before downshifts. It can use an aggressive shift map, and optional manual mode, all while handling the hand built 500 hp 4L bi-turbo, with 516 ft-lbs from 1750 to 4500 rpm.
A good video on this no-slush automatic trans: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVBmUNqs30g
No doubt Mercedes is doing some of the driving with this AMG version.
It’s no wonder that the 2 ton 2015 C63 AMG Mercedes had the 3rd best time, only .8 sec slower than FTD. This model was designed for track use, featuring an electrnonic LSD for the rwd, and an “evolved” 7 speed automatic transmission, with the torque converter replaced by a wet clutch, and shift controls that include a throttle blip before downshifts. It can use an aggressive shift map, and optional manual mode, all while handling the hand built 500 hp 4L bi-turbo, with 516 ft-lbs from 1750 to 4500 rpm.
A good video on this no-slush automatic trans: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVBmUNqs30g
No doubt Mercedes is doing some of the driving with this AMG version.