2019 Mercedes-AMG C43 release date, price & specs news: New car boasts bigger turbos

A promotional photo for the upcoming Mercedes-AMG C43 Mercedes-Benz

The 2019 Mercedes-AMG C43 is scheduled to be revealed at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, which will be from March 8 to March 18. The upcoming car will feature bigger turbos, better looks, driver assistance features and options for an all-digital instrument cluster with three moods as well as climate-controlled AMG Performance Seats.

According to Jalopnik, Mercedes-Benz upgraded the car's bi-turbo 3.0-liter V6. Bigger turbochargers have been installed to increase output by 23 horsepower (hp) to 385 hp at 6,100 revolutions per minute (rpm). On the other hand, its Torque will remain the same at 384 pound-feet (520 Newton-meters). Motor1.com reported that the U.S. version of the upcoming sedan will need around 4.6 seconds to reach 60 miles per hour (96 kilometers per hour) from a standstill and will top out at an electronically governed 130 mph (209 kph).

Look-wise, the front grille will have the AMG twin louver in a matte iridium silver finish, the front bumper will have a pair of flics for each air vent, while the quad exhaust tips have been rounded for the upcoming Mercedes-AMG C43. The LED headlights and taillights have also been modified alongside new wheel designs. The new wheel designs also have been developed in the wind tunnel to boost aerodynamic efficiency.

Autoblog reported that Mercedes-AMG C43 also boasts Mercedes-Benz E-Class semi-autonomous driver assistance features. Moreover, the upcoming sedan will also feature an enhanced intelligent hands-off detection which features sensing via finger pads. In addition, customers may avail of an optional, all-digital instrument cluster which measures 12.3 inches. It displays three moods — "Classic," "Sport" and "Supersport." Furthermore, customers may avail of optional climate-controlled AMG Performance Seats.

The price of 2019 Mercedes-AMG C43 is not yet available. The upcoming sedan is expected to go on sale before the end of 2018.

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