New AMG C-Class revealed

Oh Lord, won't you buy me a Mercedes-Benz... and make it a CLK 63 while you're at it.

Yes, the loons at AMG have shoved their 6.2-litre V8 engine into the unsuspecting CLK coupe and cabriolet models.

We love their approach and applaud the CLK 63 AMG for having 481bhp and seeing off 0-62mph in 4.7 seconds, although the top speed is nannied at a limited 155mph.

The suspension and brakes have come in for the usual AMG attention, and there's also a bodykit and 18in alloy wheels to tell the world you've spent £65,215 on the coupe or a further £3,600 for the cabriolet.

For this sort of cash, you also get AMG's new steering wheel design with shift paddles for the seven-speed auto 'box.

For those who feel the AMG may be a trifle gauche, Mercedes has popped its latest 5.5-litre V8 into the CLK 500. It makes do with just 388bhp and 0-62mph in 5.2 seconds.

If the subtle approach to V8 hoonery in a Merc takes your fancy, the CLK 500 coupe costs from £47,490 and the cabriolet form £51,090.

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