After the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4MATIC+ had (allegedly) captured the record for the fastest four-door model at the Nürburgring, it was the turn of the GLC 63 S 4MATIC+ conquer a record in “green hell”. With a time of only 7min 49.37s became the fastest SUV on the German circuit.
Before the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S 4MATIC+ becoming the fastest production SUV on the Nürburgring, the record belonged to Alfa Romeo, which with the Stelvio Quadrifoglio, equipped with a 2.9l V6 engine with 510hp capable of delivering 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8s and reaching the top speed of 283 km/h, it had covered “green hell” in 7min51.7s.
Now it was Mercedes-AMG's turn to claim the title of fastest SUV on the German circuit and for that it had the brand's development engineer, Markus Hofbauer, at the controls of the GLC 63 S 4MATIC+.
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The latest Nürburgring record holder uses a 4.0 l V8 Biturbo engine that delivers 510 hp and 700 Nm of torque. In terms of performance, the GLC 63 S 4MATIC+ is capable of reaching a top speed of 280 km/h and goes from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.8s.
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Also fitted to the GLC 63 S 4MATIC+ is an air suspension, the AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive system with variable torque distribution, rear differential lock and ceramic brakes.