Vath tuned the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Estate to V63 RS

Vath released today their latest programme for the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Estate, dubbed V63RS. Though carbon emissions taxes and fuel efficiency requirements are throwing a bit of a wet blanket on the horsepower wars, especially in Europe, Vath’s programme upgrades the 6.2-liter V8 engine of the vehicle to an impressive 585 hp(436kW) and 690 Nm(510lb-ft) of torque - - up 130hp (97kW) and 90Nm (66lb-ft) over the stock values.

With that power, the V63 RS has now a top speed of 325 km/h which means that the family car can leave a Porsche way behind! But it is barely on par with a stock Audi RS6 Avant, though its 6.2L V8 is a very different beast than the twin-turbo V10 in the RS6.

The V63 RS Estate also adds a small factory's worth of carbon fiber accessories, including hood, rear diffuser and interior trim (sports buckets, an optional roll-cage replacing the rear seats and a TV/DVD unit), ensuring a unique look and improved performance.

Other performance upgrades include 20in alloy wheels fitted with high-performance Michelin tires, 9in wide in the front and 10.5in wide in the rear, to help provide the grip that all that power will need.