by Brad Anderson
- German tuner Vuk Manufactur swapped AMG’s 2.0-liter hybrid for a twin-turbo V8.
- The widebody kit draws heavy inspiration from the legendary Mercedes 190E Evo II.
- Aggressive upgrades include flared arches, six-spoke wheels, and Petronas-colored accents.
What’s one way to make the current Mercedes-AMG C 63 S more appealing to enthusiasts? Simple: give it the engine it probably should have had all along. While AMG opted for a 2.0-liter hybrid four-cylinder in the factory version, a German tuning firm called Vuk Manufactur has taken matters into its own hands. The result is a C 63 S fitted with a twin-turbo V8, transforming it into the car AMG didn’t build.
We first showed you Vuk’s V8-swapped C 63 S earlier this year, but as it turns out, that was only the start of the company’s work on the current range-topping C-Class. It has now unveiled what it dubs the Vuk EVOlution X, a V8-powered C 63 S equipped with a bodykit inspired by the legendary Mercedes 190E Evo II.
Widebody Aggression
While AMG’s 2.0-liter engine leaves a lot to be desired in this super sedan, the car does leave the factory looking quite nice. But Vuk has left no stone unturned in overhauling the exterior, designing a body kit that’ll probably shock some AMG executives. Things start at the front, where there is a large splitter, complete with strengthening rods running into the bumper.
The 190E Evo II influence is clearest when viewed from the side. Custom fenders at both the front and rear dramatically widen the stance, giving the car a presence that sets it apart from any other C-Class. Black six-spoke wheels have been fitted, paired with newly designed side skirts that continue the aggressive look. And then there’s the rear.
