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Mercedes-AMG 43 — less of the noise but more of the value
The Mercedes-AMG 43 range sits below the V8 models in the company’s product hierarchy, writes Lerato Matebese
Mercedes-AMG 63 models have somewhat of a cult following among enthusiasts, thanks to the raucous V8 engine notes that continue to scare small children and shake critters and leaves off trees. But high-performance models such as the AMG C63 and AMG GLE63 have moved up the price ladder and become out of reach for many, leaving a gaping hole in pricing where these models once resided. To fill this gap, the firm has introduced the AMG 43 range, all powered by a 3.0l V6 biturbo pushing out 270kW and 520Nm, which is the same output that the old C55 AMG with its 5.4l V8 engine mustered. The AMG 43 models essentially sit above the regular models and just below the full-fat AMG V8 derivatives. Think of them as AMG-lites, which means they take the fight directly to Audi’s S models and BMW’s M Performance cars, which are a rung below their RS and M models. Much like Audi’s recipe, Merc has peppered the AMG 43 models with all-wheel drive traction (69% of the power going to the rear axle), whic...
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