2017 Mercedes-AMG C63S Coupe - Redline: Track Drive

[@josevnueva7]

This guy needs more time on the race track. Made me extremely nervous watching him drive.

[@Shimmoda]

I felt really nervous watching this video

[@TomasLaracuente]

same here haha

[@Shimmoda]

***** I'm everywhere....all at the same time

[@Shimmoda]

Yeah it really depends on the year. This year we've had a lot of snow but last winter wasn't too bad

[@DrummaBoy202]

This is the first time I've watched a POV and was totally thrilled. that was fun, do more of these!

[@kanob6440]

Kripple Hippo me too. I think it's because we knew he wasn't a pro so we were on edge the whole time lol

[@wassermelonewill5399]

Not my first POV tho... but the first in a car on a track...

[@botdingo]

Notice that guys like Matt Farah take the first few minutes in any car slow, then gradually gets into the throttle. You went in like this was your car lmao. I dont blame you, was hilarious and good content

[@loganpearse957]

Amazing how many professional drivers there are here to give input, majority of who have never/will never drive on track..

[@motorhead_jt21]

That video made me smile so much and I wasn't even the one driving lol. Awesome video!

[@edgurrr]

No regrets! You drove that shit like a boss

[@anthoney5416]

he was scaring the shit out of me

[@MikeeCZ]

Dont add throttle over a crest with 500hp :)

[@lucidjackson8291]

physics

[@sufficetosay]

Or with too much angle because in this car the power comes on fast.

[@Kacicka999]

called RCF a mess and you cant even handle a slow speed drift... thats dumb

[@ashmostro]

You do great reviews but you definitely need to learn car control and do more HPDEs. Those kick outs and the off were caused by your driving style, not a limitation of the car. Don't want to see you get hurt!

[@theredline]

Well I never once stated I was a professional race car driver, but I will say that I took the Lexus GS-F, RC-F, Focus RS, and Cadillac ATS-V out before the Mercedes and neither of these cars were quite as tail happy. I could use more practice and instruction from a professional for sure, but this video was literally my first time trying the C63S out on a track. -Sofyan

[@Ian-jn9zj]

Hey let the man have some fun he never said he's a racing driver could he use practice yes but the only important thing is that he had fun and hell the video was enjoyable

[@ashmostro]

Hey, apologies if I offended, that wasn't my intent with the comment. As someone who has also been a car lover his whole life, but only in the last few years opted to start learning the art of performance driving from instructors, my eyes have been opened as to how helpful that is for a regular Joe. Over confidence has bitten me in the butt a couple times, and I've sadly seen others get seriously hurt by seemingly small mistakes that turned ugly fast. The comment was coming from that place. Expanding on my earlier statement, I think your reviews are more enjoyable and informative than most of the big budget reviewers out there, which is why I'm a loyal subscriber. Be safe, have fun, and keep learning every day!

[@baronvonsturz2.011]

Thx for the track drive. In a german car magazine, the first testet C63S-Coupe was tailhappy because the setting of the suspension was not okay out of factory, the second one tested was better. But despite of that too much steering and gas at a corner where the tail gets light. Still i am not a good driver on track :P

[@theredline]

No need to apologize! I just wanted to make it clear to everyone that I am not a race car driver and literally just started learning/attempting track driving a couple years ago. I will admit that I probably enjoyed the loose rear end of the C63S a lot more then I should and I was trying to figure out where its limits were on each corner. You guys just happened to be lucky enough to see my screw up when I went into the corner a little too hot and the back stepped out. Vehicles like a Miata or BRZ are definitely more forgiving and controllable and that's the kind of track car I am still used to driving at this time. The whole point is that I had a ton of fun driving the AMG and the car returned to Mercedes with no damage. Thanks for watching and hopefully after I get a bit more practice and instruction, I'll be able to show you guys more track driving videos in the future :) -Sofyan

[@jesseatwater393]

Your turn off the AC but open the window?!? 1) I find it hard to believe that car pulled power for the AC from the engine. They just bypass that and go to the battery today. Even my S5 Audi does that. 2) Opening the window will slow your car way more than any AC possibly could.

[@valeriofreitas3125]

John Grabowski

[@benbellino3596]

John Grabowski That's exactly what I was thinking! Smh 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@wassermelonewill5399]

I think he thought about those track-cars without AC (of course it's just because of the weight).

[@rdvideoclips]

" I find it hard to believe that car pulled power for the AC from the engine. They just bypass that and go to the battery today" What on earth are you talking about?. The AC operates from an engine powered, belt driven compressor. That requires hp to drive the compressor. So what does your theory of "they bypass that and go to the battery mean"? Please explain your engineering concept of how automotive AC works.

[@leslielau7647]

John Grabowski yea exactly what a amateur. Bad driving skill as well.

[@DanielSadjadian]

That was awesome and the sound of the V8 is so good!

[@goons123flofy]

Nice! What a beast. Did you say you wish the seats were a little more supportive?

[@theredline]

Yes, these were the base seats, the optional recaros would hold you in place much better.

[@Ian-jn9zj]

Love your content seem like a great guy keep this up and don't listen to haters because we are here to support you your reviews are in depth and through with lots of personality imbedded in them.

[@dodgehemi5045]

$2500 + DESIGNO LEATHER $$

[@awc7279]

Actually it looks like the AC was still left on (it's the 2nd right most button and it was still red); he turned off the fans.

[@everythingautomotiveeta5839]

guy may ne amall.in statute but you got big balls! I like how you pushed it!

[@chicano323]

Why can't you show this amount of enthusiasm in your other videos?

[@mrgold8379]

perfekte Abstimmung , mal wenigstens nicht untersteuert ausgerichtet ! Millionen Likes dafür

[@COB2403]

Sofyan could you please do more track drives like this? Really enjoyed this one for a change.

[@theredline]

Definitely planning on it! Just need to get more practice driving on a road course. You also have to get special permission from the manufacturers to take their vehicles on the track.

[@1stGenStunter]

Trying to figure out what cars you were talking about that handled with more finesse that compare...

[@ICEMANZIDANE]

Dont get me wrong, see it as a help. You dont know the racing line, you dont know how to drive, you dont know how to drive on a racetrack. The biggest problem is that you dont know what the car will do if you do this or that ... You just jumped into the car and pressed on the throttle without thinking what could happen if you give to much power. You dont have any reflexes at all ! I mean counter steer when the car slides out. You dont have any of that. You should really learn this

[@Jia1337]

Guys, stop fucking with the Staff dude. Hes just doing his fucking job and making sure he doesn't lose it due to possible mishaps. You would understand if you had that responsibility.

[@HunterDugasVideos]

I would sacrifice my body for this car

[@stevenroman5546]

Hunter Dugas how about your soul?..

[@rightfight100]

Alright. When do you want to meet up?

[@siewyongli1055]

thats absolutely fucking worth it lol

[@y0urSJ]

raise your standards bro this is just about a low entry level amg.

[@axiswqzy7525]

@@y0urSJ so what do u wanna say that this car sucks? lmfao

[@2009skyline]

He said that the Lexus is a mess.. but his driving says he's a mess too 😂

[@firedude1Productions]

Ikr lmao

[@Buckeyes202]

This looks fun af. If you've never driven on a track before are there places you can go where there aren't people behind you hurrying you?

[@brickspacino9838]

Do an e class (2017) review please?

[@adariusturley4753]

Do a review of a Hyundai tiburon and a Toyota Celica

[@baldheadlogic]

Great Review Man. That is one sweet ride for sure.

[@Mmedina87]

Love the vantage point you filmed this video in !!

[@elliottmanning4116]

Driving cars on tracks always intimidates me. If that was me, I'd be driving interstate speeds on it.

[@DanielSadjadian]

Which is still great fun, its not about pure speed, its about technique. I drove the older C63 around a track in London and didn't go faster than 90 MPH, but the lap was still pretty quick and great fun too!

[@TWHISPERER]

Nice to see you actually hit the gas and take these cars to the track dude.

[@SkrawnyJonny]

matt farah also lost control on that corner in his m2 one take.

[@maurobeltran3072]

SkrawnyJonny what video was it?

[@amiller2121]

Great video. You should get to take all the cars you review on that track at the end.

[@nicholashennessy6740]

Awesome video!!! Now it's time for the redline review of the G63 AMG! Please review a G wagon!! It's by far the most badass Mercedes ever! But on the inside it's cocooned in leather!

[@glockgoon7]

you have to anticipate the counter steer sooner on powerful RWD cars, you're clocked in on a turn for too long, making you fishtail.

[@TechBlogSuomi]

Someone please enlighten me, why were you given a warning or "talk" regarding the fact that you spinned out/went on to the crash? Here in Europe track is meant for taking the car to the limit and if you hit crash or your car thats on you. When I was 10-12 and learning track driving I crashed/spinned out multiple times. Thats how I learned.

[@kevin-qc7zv]

can anyone go to this track and race cars they provide or do you have to bring your own car?

[@dreblackberry]

What mode did you have to car and it looks like you have in sports mode.

[@theredline]

We had it in its race mode

[@lloyd18ish]

pull what from him? that dude need to relax jezzzzzzzzzzzzz

[@hotdognobun]

You did a good job handling that beast! I am still on my 1000+ mile break-in of my c63s coupe so can't to experience what you did at the track

[@Wised1000]

BTW when are you going to review the E class? Preferably an E 43!

[@matthewyim1736]

Sofyan, when you said "holy shit", you forgot to bleep it.

[@seb5945]

Is it sliding around even with the TC on?

[@theredline]

Sebastian Rosenberg Yup, when it's in race mode, the stability control lets it slide a good amount before stepping in.

[@ninjaparth1]

Sebastian Rosenberg traction control was not on if he put the car into race mode. The car is incredibly well behaved in comfort and even sport mode.

[@dodgehemi5045]

non-S has mechanical lsd, tuners prefer a more predicable slide , notice RPM same but off camber downhill turn just snaps the rear around with steady throttle and steady steering it still snapped , perhaps the v8 weight pushed down on the outside front before driver was ready ??? IDK about $10 for S option, testers saying elect diff snakes thru essses like awd and removes the driver along with steering feedback (already numb from removing hydraulic rack)

[@DriveAndBeDriven]

Nice Video, Sofyan! This Mercedes, like you said, seems very tail happy. Does it have an active 4wd where it sends power to different wheels at different times, or is all the power getting feed to the rear wheels? Keep up the great work! -DriveAndBeDriven "The Quest To Record The Best!"

[@theredline]

Sorry, we didn't mention that in the video due to a lack of time with the car, but the C63 is only available with RWD.

[@DriveAndBeDriven]

Redline Reviews No problem! I understand that this wasn't a review, but rather a breif visual of how the C63s drives around a track. Keep up the great work, Sofyan! -DriveAndBeDriven "The Quest To Record The Best!"

[@kamzyp]

I just did a track day with mine. You are throwing it around too much need to be smoother. I have the sedan version which handles worse than the coupe and was able to take corners at around 140-150kms. It's was my first track day so not saying I'm a good driver but it requires a bit more steering control to get in and out of corners smoother

[@09NXN06]

That track is really nice!

[@darian102030]

Love the sound and little tail happiness of this car I neeeed one

[@Ian-jn9zj]

Looks like a lot of fun

[@jrobthecollector]

this guy is something else

[@mannygarcia1810]

Damn, my palms were sweaty just watching it. Pretty cool though.

[@AllGasNoBreaks416]

i would rather have this car for daily, and have a M4 as a track car for sure. the M4 is tight very grippy. This sounds amazing and has a better interior

[@Fresco_247]

I just went thru the grass a little bit😳... Riiiiiight!!

[@cody3637]

You didn't like the RC-F?

[@theredline]

We liked the GS-F way more on track, the chassis just felt lighter and more controlled. The RC-F was sloppier for some reason.

[@Mrrossthaboss2000]

Seems like Lexus only provides that ugly orange color to journalists which is weird cause it looks better in literally any other color.

[@dcharizard91]

Redline Reviews Seems like most people agree with the GSF being a better performer than the RCF. Could be due to the RCF's chassis being a Frankenstein of GS up front, IS convertible in the middle, and IS sedan in the back; so might be a little unbalanced.

[@LacoteCohen]

RC F and GS F, nice!

[@Ian-jn9zj]

He's driving a 503 horsepower car the staff needs to relax and let him have fun

[@CanadianMax]

They did and he almost wrote the car off.... He is a journalist, not a racecar driver

[@Wised1000]

Just a little advice, stay off race mode!!!!!! In sport mode the nannies would have prevented the rear from stepping out and you would have gotten around a lot faster. You can tell that you are a FWD driver and that this rear only power monster is a new experience for you! Better yet, just skip the C63 and jump on the new E63, the AWD system in the latter can make any one feel like they are Fangio (as long as you don't drive in drift mode). I enjoyed every minute of the vid loads of fun. BTW for those worried about the price of the car, this is only a C class this little monster can be yours for around 80k, about the same price as the E43 which "only" has a 400hp v6. Decisions, decisions, a significantly more refined "slower" car or a faster little monster!

[@Native722]

How do regular folks get to try this? Oh an the staff member was a prude.

[@khalidalmuammar2845]

why did u tell them about the grass part, i mean its not worth it.

[@theredline]

We didn't tell them. There are spotters all over the track that report any incidents back to management.

[@redpillbrotherhood110]

Very fun video to watch. Great sounding car and a nice track. Definitely seemed a bit loose on the tail

[@oliviersavain871]

That looks like so much fun 🔥🔥

[@AirGreekDespotas]

dude...4 litre engine.2 turbos and nearly 600hp. And you think the a/c will steal power? jeez.....My Seat Leon 2.0 TFSI doesn't does that......You're overreacting

[@ESAMGKiLLSUrNoiseMaker]

Ζήσης Δούκας he's still thinking it's a 1990s Honda. Lol... i barely race but ppl at the jdm world at that time always turn their ac off for that reason. I don't know true it is bcus i don't. But he's driving Mercedes and worried about power being lost but still can't drive.

[@keeganchidowe2884]

I love this camera angle

[@kevinsoo633]

the staff was 100% right. he nearly crashed it twice in this clip.

[@jsiszero]

Just a pointer... next time concentrate instead of talk during your driving. Things could be alot worse... save recording your impressions on camera at the end.

[@theredline]

Buck Futter Talking and trying to race around a road course that you're not familiar with is hard :)

[@amplemind9739]

Sounds stupid. nobody comes to this channel just to watch a dude drive and say nothing.

[@galactkicks6058]

CrypticMind he can edit and talk the video after the video has been recorded

[@jsiszero]

CrypticMind Tell that to the Jalopnik guy who crashed a pre-production Camaro. Let's see, he's not familiar with the course, he is driving a very fast car, and he is not a professional driver. If you think my comment is stupid, you are delusional... do you text when you're driving?

[@theredline]

Last time I checked, I'm not the guy from Jalopnik who crashed the pre-production Camaro into a wall. Some people take bigger risks than others, but I like to think that I know my limits pretty well. Yes, I was driving a 500 horsepower sports car on a very technical track. Yes, it was my first time trying my hand at talking to you guys while driving on a course that I'm not familiar with, in a car I've never driven. However, comparing what I did to texting and driving are just completely wrong, they are totally different. When you're texting, you take your hands off the wheels and eyes off the road. Talking to a camera is the equivalent of thinking out loud (watch carefully and you'll notice that I barely looked at the camera, most of the time my eyes were on the road), which you are already doing in your head when driving around a road course anyways. I don't consider it dangerous, but perhaps others just can't quite comprehend multi-tasking like that. It's definitely not easy, but some can do it, with practice. Give me a little credit here, I barely went into the grass, sure it slid around a bit, but nothing crazy. There was plenty of run off on that track incase you do misjudge a corner, I also rarely went above triple digit speeds. The longest straight on that track makes it quite possible to hit 150 mph in the right car. Just imagine if I choose the drive this 500 horsepower beast like grandma on a congested interstate? It wouldn't make for a very interesting video, now would it? Like I said earlier, the car returned to Mercedes with no damage and I had a blast showing you guys how it was for me on the race track. :) -Sofyan

[@saiyan7383]

Do more POV like this please

[@josh-vu4th]

LOLu need to do a test at this track in the Toyota 86

[@fomowholesaler]

Thank you for this

[@onoff314]

That blue is unreal

[@z28kindaguy]

did he want you to be careful? Couldn't tell.

[@calmdragon]

YOU SURE THAT IS A S MODEL - as your seats tell us it is a c63 not a c63 s. No performance seats ?

[@theacehd1742]

Dunno if you were doing it on purpose just for the show or you're actually that bad at road course driving. Do you know why you spun on that turn ?

[@amariamg63]

awesome video loved the sound and the pov,, i think u should have drove it in sport + mode for less sliding around

[@paulff3]

That looked fun.

[@100RentalCars]

Beautiful color. Is it just me or is that HUGE Mercedes logo on the front a big turn off? Don't get me wrong, I WISH I could drive this car. I just don't feel the need to SCREAM to the world that I'm driving a Mercedes.

[@2017Redsoxfan]

Exhilarating just to watch. WOW

[@phantom2k10]

you drove that like a boss,but you should have utilised the paddles

[@CanadianMax]

That moment you realize you are a journalist and not a racecar driver

[@wholelover]

Opening the window robs you of power too.

[@gg5723]

How do you call the RCF a mess when you can't even handle a simple drift...

[@Harry-xl2oo]

holy shit i had fun just watching him drive

[@GearzMonkey]

Your hands are too stiff :( relax a bit more. That's why you couldn't catch the slide at 4:51

[@gilbertwilliams660]

The RCF is a mess, but you never saw it again on the track. Sounds like it did pretty well unless you suck as a driver

[@jariusspear]

Oh my god that dude really made me upset

[@domanater480]

Stupid not having a warm up lap. Accident waiting to happen

[@ricardobigi]

Great video, not good driving thought. Please take you time to learn how to handle the track properly, you were all over the place. Loved the slides, but understand why the guy was such a jerk.

[@MrArcticShadow]

Too bad for the same price you can get a vette that would run circles around the car... and pay a bit more and you can get a viper that would do the same

[@ReVospinner]

people say go to the track if you want to race. go to the track and get warning about driving recklessly lol.

[@outoftheboxyoutube]

OMG ! The Real Beauty

[@julliusmesinas3298]

Thats AWESOME!!!! :)

[@darrylhudson2182]

When the video game Grand Turismo turns real lol

[@Derfunkmeister]

Does he even have a driving license??

[@kostastech9258]

sick driver

[@VANITY80]

You would have experienced more "finesse" had you kept the car in Sport mode as opposed to Race mode which cancelled the stability control. If you can't handle a RWD with loads of torque then stay off the Race mode friendo. ;)

[@mdossantosd]

Too loose in the back. Dangerous car. Sedan is better.

[@Mellchior]

Loppysaurus rex Agreed. Yes, it was his first time behind the wheel of this particular car, but he was giving it too much throttle input too soon coming out of turns.

[@chickenstrangler3826]

Livin up to your expectations lol

[@trimley]

A/C was still on

[@user-ze2qq5cx9n]

машину с наружи не показал!(((

[@jovansremcevic1381]

it so easily losing the control with This Mb amg but sound and rest of car is Great

[@wiljohn2011]

He shit his pants @ 5:51 😂

[@matthewramirez4670]

man I know how you feel about that oversteer