Mercedes-Benz UK now offers a new model of C-Class - DR 520 , which has more power, better performance and equipment than the originals. It is limited to just 20 units, which will be available and sold exclusively through the company's Specialist Products division at Mercedes-Benz World at Brooklands, Surrey.

The limited edition C-class DR520 is based on the high-performance C 63 AMG, but the powerful 6.2 liter naturally aspirated V8 engine now produce 520Hp and 650Nm (60hp and 50Nm more than the standard C63 AMG). The DR520 Saloon needs just 4.1 seconds to reach 100km/h and the Estate is just a tenth of a seconds slower – 4.2 seconds. Both cars are electronically limited to a top speed of 187 mph.

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The AMG Performance Pack Plus is fitted to the DR 520 as standard and features AMG's high-performance braking system with red calipers, with the addition of engine upgrades in the form of forged pistons, newly-developed connecting rods and a revised crankshaft, as well as an AMG Carbon Fibre rear spoiler for the Saloon.

The DR520 is available in a black or white matt. The exterior look is completed by Titanium  painted huge alloy wheels, grille and discreet DR 520 badging on the wing and the boot lid.

Inside, the mighty C-class boasts sports seats upholstered leather and exclusive Alcantara finished with red or white contrast stitching, as is the dashboard and upper door panels. The multi-function AMG Performance steering wheel is clad in Nappa leather and Alcantara.

"We wanted to launch the Specialist Products Division with something unique – and the DR 520 fits the bill perfectly.  Mercedes-Benz World is located at Brooklands, and there's a proud history of ‘Brooklands Specials' being sold here over the years.  The DR 520 – which is dyno-rated at 520 hp - is our chance to create an exclusive model in the UK.  It's a great opportunity for us to offer our customers who enjoy sports and supercars a bespoke car with even more performance than the already very successful C 63 AMG.  And as well as the increased performance, it looks incredible, too.", commets Nigel Unsworth, Specialist Products Division Manager.

The DR 520 is only £9 995 above the standard C 63 AMG, so the Saloon is perfect value for money - £62 430 OTR and the Estate £63 680 OTR.

Of course, the cars are covered by a three-year, 60 000 mileage warranty.