The suspension is well tuned too, and takes on the kerbs with ease. It looks a lot like the standard C-class which means it looks quite friendly.The cabin too features subtle sporty touches rather than a complete overhaul. Though the free revving engine makes 367PS of max power and 520Nm of peak torque, it doesn’t feel too aggressive, unlike its larger siblings. Even in comfort mode, the car accelerates very quickly but sans the ferocity.I attacked the second corner a lot faster this time, and was quick to realise that body roll was down by a big margin. The C43 AMG is the new breed of tier 2 performance cars that attempt to strike a balance between track and road performance. As expected, the Mercedes-AMG C43 made its India debut at the Buddh International Circuit.Thankfully, it doesn’t take long before it’s my turn. And as I mentioned, the price tag of Rs 74. It’s a car meant for enjoying a bit of enthusiastic driving without worrying about making a mistake, thanks to its forgiving nature. Turn the key, and the 3. That said, Comfort mode did seem apt for city driving, and I expect the suspension to be pliant, probably just a shade stiffer than the regular C-Class. Furthermore, the car has been priced at Rs 74. I am instructed to slot the 9-speed G-Tronic transmission into drive and we start rolling. The big AMG rotors offered ample bite at all times, and the paddle shifters certainly helped me stay in charge of the gear changes.

The COMAND system too is in place with a large display screen, scroller and track pad.The car gave me the feeling of being in control, and I could push it around corners without having to worry about ending up in the gravel traps.Words like AMG and BIC, when clubbed together, trigger a rush of adrenaline in the blood. And that’s the beauty, all that drama and it didn’t bite back once. Exit the pit lane, we floor the throttle.com. There are a couple of interesting buttons and switches, but we’ll come to that in a bit. You could also opt for red seat belts to add to the sporty appeal. The key differences between the two aesthetically are redesigned bumpers with a brushed aluminium lip, larger air dams for the bigger engine, AMG wheels, AMG brakes (larger and visible obviously), rear bumper fins, quad exhaust tips and a tiny spoiler on the boot lid. So you get complete leather upholstery with red stitching all round, along with brushed aluminium and wood inlays. And with a helmet on, the roof feels inadequate, especially for taller drivers. The AMG flat-bottom steering wheel is in place and seats are covered in Alcantara on the seat backs and the squab generously. When you think of an AMG, the first image that flashes in your mind is of an angry looking beast in an outlandish colour with flared nostrils, flared wheel arches, rear wheel drive and an intimidating bellow from the exhausts. I switched to Sport+ on finishing the first lap via the driving mode toggle switch on the centre console and the car seemed to have transformed into a different one instantly. The C43 however, is a far cry from all that.You don’t have to be a track veteran or an experienced driver to be able to use all the power and grunt the C 43 offers. Switch to Sport+ and there’s lots of fun to be had on a race track or your favourite hill road.5inch multi-information display sits nestled between the two clocks.0-litre twin-turbo V6 comes to life with an audible growl and a timed misfire before settling down quickly.35 lakh ex-showroom is a good deal for what the C 43 AMG has to offer in terms of comfort, luxury and not to forget, the performance. Of course, the C 43 AMG is a car that will not strike terror in your mind when you hear AMG and BIC together in a sentence. What’s noteworthy is how easily the car changes character, and that’s something that impressed me the most. Thankfully, this has become a trend with Mercedes-Benz as they launch the AMG versions of its cars at the premier racing circuit.35 lakh ex-showroom Delhi, which seems to only sweeten the deal further. The clocks feature a chequered flag inlay on both the speedo and the tachometer, while a 5. A couple more laps and I was rather sure, the C 43 knows how to strut its stuff on track. It is in fact quite subtle.Source: ZigWheels. Performance should be usable too, and I do not think the C 43 AMG should have a hitch in turning into your everyday saloon.The conditions were rather perfect, as it was a warm and sunny winter afternoon, and while I waited in the pits to head out, I felt slightly confused about the looks of the C 43 AMG. This C 43 sits below the C 63 AMG, and hence is easier and more fun to drive, unlike the unforgiving C 63. Carbon-fibre inlays have been skipped to keep the luxury quotient intact. Laying down the power was rather easy, the electronics keeping the rear in check, while corner exit were certainly quicker thanks to the 4MATIC system distributing the power well all round. Get in and park yourself in the driver’s seat and you realise you are sitting quite low. Out of the corner, I went hard on the throttle and the car catapulted forward as the engine unleashed all 367 horses, while my Post Cap Suppliers head dug into the headrest. Throttle response became sharper, gearshifts were quicker and the suspension stiffened up rather noticeably, while the steering weighed up to provide all of the feedback that was missing previously. Instructions also include keeping the car in comfort mode (one of five you can select including an individual mode for specific settings) for the first of two laps and then switch to Sport+ on the next one to feel the difference in the car’s dynamics. The 31:69 torque split works to ensure the car follows the intended line, and helps cut oversteer.The AWD system works well, and provides ample grip even when you feel you might have overcooked the corner a bit. There is a bit of noise from the damping that’s transferred to the cabin but you rarely feel the bumps. We’ve only had a chance to drive the car on track, and it remains to be seen how the C 43 AMG will feel on our roads. Next corner, hard on the brakes with ABS, ESP and 360mm front discs working overtime, I flung the car into the right hander, riding the kerbs as the inside front tyre kissed the apex, and accelerated out with a confident heavy right foot