A few months ago ec rounded up the latest batch of European V8s and headed to the open desert. Neither the BMW M3 nor the Audi RS 4 offered any surprises. They are both fine vehicles with huge capabilities. They do what you tell them to do, no excuses. The Mercedes C63, however, was a total shock. Bullet train-fast, spleen-squeezing brakes and great underpinnings made for an amazingly entertaining ride. And its cabin was first class, a fine mix of sporting luxury. What the hell did MBZ do with the C-Class? This isn’t the same car I remember.

Photo Gallery: Evosport EVO3 Mercedes C63 – European Car Magazine

Photo Gallery: Evosport EVO3 Mercedes C63 – European Car Magazine