Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S Sets New Nurburgring Lap Record For SUVs

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7 minutes 49.369 seconds. 


Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S Sets New Nurburgring Lap Record For SUVs

The Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S has been officially crowned the new SUV King of the 'Ring, after lapping the famous German track in 7 minutes 49.369 seconds.

With Mercedes-AMG Development engineer Markus Hofbauer at the helm and in "autumnal track conditions", as the automaker noted, the top-of-the-line model of the GLC family required only one attempt to set the lap record.



Thus, the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S can consider itself quicker than the previous record-holder, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio. The Italian SUV completed the course in 7 minutes and 51.7 seconds last year, when it dethroned the Porsche Cayenne Turbo (7:59.74) which, in turn, beat the Range Rover Sport SVR (8:14).

In typical German fashion, the brand based in Affalterbach didn't comment the achievement, but it has released the entire video with the record-breaking run for car enthusiasts to feast their eyes upon.

The Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S is powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine shared with other AMG products. In the premium compact SUV, the mill pushes out 510 PS (503 hp / 375 kW) and 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) of torque. Sports car performance is guaranteed, as the 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) acceleration is completed in just 3.8 seconds, and top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h (155 mph).

Pricing for the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S 4Matic+ starts at €92,308.30 in Germany, which equals to $105,117 at today's exchange rates.


www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dzBY8KAbKA


Link: https://www.carscoops.com/2018/11/mercedes-amg-glc-63-s-sets-new-nurburgring-lap-record-suvs/

[Submariner]

That's 10 seconds off of the first SLR to lap the track.

[12,000 RPM]

That's 10 seconds off of the first SLR to lap the track.

Ziss means nossing.... what would an SLR do on modern tires?

To put Ring times in their proper place.... a Civic Type R is over 5 seconds faster. Anyone buying an SUV based on Ring times deserves whatever comes of it

[CALL_911]

As stupid as I think taking an SUV on the Nurburgring is, I think the GLC is terrific. It's probably my favorite of the small premium CUVs.

[CALL_911]

I don't know if Cougs still looks at this forum, but I feel like a GLC43 would be a great move for him

[Xer0]

The Range time was impressive, but this thing and the Alfa before it are pretty much sedans with a lift and AWD.

[Submariner]

I don't know if Cougs still looks at this forum, but I feel like a GLC43 would be a great move for him

He is on daily.

[12,000 RPM]

As stupid as I think taking an SUV on the Nurburgring is, I think the GLC is terrific. It's probably my favorite of the small premium CUVs.

Oh I agree, I love the GLC... for reasons that have absolutely nothing to do with its ring times

There are a lot of really nice offerings in this segment. The Alfa, all the Germans, the Volvo... All of them are welcome in my driveway