Is the C32 fast?
Powering its way to the electronically limited top speed of 155 mph, the C32 slips swiftly from fourth to fifth at 149 mph and charges forward without any tangible let up in the way the driver is pushed back into the seat. This is, by all but supercar standards, blistering performance.
What’s the 0 to 62 mph time on an AMG C32?
AMG quotes the same 0-to-62-mph time of 5.2 seconds for the SLK32, despite the sports car’s being 300 pounds lighter than the C32. Turns out it’s entirely up to the driver’s skill in controlling the wheelspin.
When did the Mercedes C32 AMG come out?
From the June 2001 issue of Car and Driver. Until now, AMG has always worked on the theory that the bigger the number the more powerful and faster the car. The new C32 is the exception to the rule at the performance division of Mercedes-Benz.
Is the Mercedes Benz C32 AMG the same as the AMG SLK32?
The badges are totally out of character with the C32’s discreet appearance. Leave the performance to do the talking, which is far more convincing, as the C32 is a compelling orator. The SLK32 AMG, meanwhile, suffers no such integrity problems, despite wearing identical model tags. This is AMG’s rival to Porsche’s Boxster S and BMW’s M roadster.
Is the Mercedes-Benz C32 a hot rod car?
Until now, AMG has always worked on the theory that the bigger the number the more powerful and faster the car. The new C32 is the exception to the rule at the performance division of Mercedes-Benz. First came AMG’s C36, followed by the C43, and now we have the C32, the hot-rod version of Mercedes ‘ new C-class.
What’s the price of a 2002 Mercedes Benz C32?
With its $51,635 starting price, the C32 is the least expensive 2002 AMG product. It’s also, for the first time in high-performance C-Class history, a true match to its nemesis, the BMW M3.
How many horsepower does a Mercedes C32 AMG have?
Welcome to the C32 AMG, the latest automotive thrill ride from Mercedes-Benz. By packing 349 horsepower into a 3,540-pound body, Mercedes has turned the otherwise sterile C-Class sedan into a hooligan ready to riot at a Germany-UK soccer match. Drive one, and you’ll need to buckle up tight and keep your arms inside the vehicle at all times.
Until now, AMG has always worked on the theory that the bigger the number the more powerful and faster the car. The new C32 is the exception to the rule at the performance division of Mercedes-Benz. First came AMG’s C36, followed by the C43, and now we have the C32, the hot-rod version of Mercedes ‘ new C-class.
The badges are totally out of character with the C32’s discreet appearance. Leave the performance to do the talking, which is far more convincing, as the C32 is a compelling orator. The SLK32 AMG, meanwhile, suffers no such integrity problems, despite wearing identical model tags. This is AMG’s rival to Porsche’s Boxster S and BMW’s M roadster.