There is some serious power to be had in here. This is the just-launched Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupé and it has a massive 6.3 litre V8 engine armed with the AMG Performance package that produces 487 hp and 600 Nm of torque. It accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 4.3 seconds and has an electronically-limited top speed of 280 km/h.

Since it inherits the SLS AMG's bag of tricks, the C 63 AMG's engine has forged pistons, connecting rods and lightweight crankshafts that shave three kilograms in weight. To visually differentiate the stock 6.3 litre V8 (this standard engine has 30 hp less without the AMG Performance pack), the engine features a variable intake manifold in titanium grey.

The AMG Speedshift MCT 7-speed is tasked with transmission duties. The gearbox uses a compact, wet start-off clutch rather than relying on a standard torque converter.

There are four settings for the transmission. 'C', for Controlled Efficiency, provides earlier upshifts, lowest possible engine speed and softer accelerator pedals. Three other setting that comes after 'C', they are 'S', 'S+' and 'M'. Modes 'S+' and 'M' shifts the gear in just 100 milliseconds. The vehicle also comes with Race Start to let the driver squeeze all of the acceleration from the car.

The C 63 AMG rides on specifically designed three-link front suspension, reinforced multi-link independent rear suspension and a wider track all around. The list continues with a stiffer elastokinematics, the autonomous axle kinematics with negative all-round camber and stabilisers with a larger cross-section for better responsiveness and greater lateral acceleration. Spring and damper rates have been modified to optimise ride comfort without culling responsive handling characteristics.

The driver can also influence its handling tricks with the three-stage ESP – ESP On, ESP Off or ESP Sport Handling Mode. Stopping power comes from AMG high-performance braking system that consist of internally ventilated and perforated brake discs on all wheels; highlighted by red painted brake calipers all round.

The Coupé gets all of AMG's styling cues. The front section is made visually sharper with the AMG front apron that includes lower cross-struts finished in high-gloss black, LED daytime driving lamps specially created for AMG. Also in the front is the new wing-shaped grille and powerdomes on the aluminium bonnet.

As for the rear, the C 63 gets an AMG rear apron complete with a black diffuser and three diffuser fins. Flanking those are the two pairs of chromed twin tailpipes that make up the AMG sports exhaust system.

Inside, the Coupé shares the CLS 63 AMG's parts such as the instrument panel with integrated screen as well as the AMG Performance steering wheel, which features nappa leather and Alcantara grip areas. The AMG sport seats can also be found inside.

Adding to the long list of things comes from the AMG Performance Studio catalog. It includes the AMG Exterior Carbon Fibre package, AMG rear axle differential lock, AMG trim elements in carbon fibre/high-gloss black piano lacquer and AMG floor mats.

Mercedes-Benz also bestowed the C 63 with the COMAND Online that, as its namesake, allows the browsing of the internet and Mercedes-Benz Online possible when the car is stationary. COMAND also comes with sat-nav that shows four routes with one being the economical route. It also allows you to can record and repeat the route that the car has travelled. These destinations can then be saved and imported via an SD card.

In terms of safety, the C 63 comes standard with seven airbags, belt tensioners and belt-force limiters for all seats. It also has Attention Assist that detects drowse driving, ABS, Adaptive Highbeam Assist, ESP, headlamp assist, Intelligent Light System ILS, Parktronic including Parking Guidance, Pre-Safe system, Lane Keeping Assist, Cruise control with Speedtronic variable speed limiter and blind spot assist.

It is safe to say that this coupe comes armed to the teeth with parts from the AMG catalog. Mercedes-Benz is asking RM781,888 (on-the-road without insurance). However, Mercedes-Benz allows you to customise the car. So you can have the C 63 without the AMG Performance package. For that, you need to talk to your Mercedes-Benz dealer about it.