2023 MERCEDES-AMG C43 — RARE RED INTERIOR, NIGHT PACKAGE & F1-DERIVED E-TURBO
There's the C-Class your accountant drives, and then there's this. A 2023 AMG C43 specced the way it should be — rare red Nappa leather interior, AMG Night Package with gloss black exterior trim, and the kind of presence that turns heads in every car park.
FORMULA 1 TECH IN A FOUR-DOOR
This isn't just another turbo four. The AMG-built M139 engine is the world's first production car powerplant to feature an electric exhaust-gas turbocharger — technology lifted straight from the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team. Combined with a 48V mild-hybrid system, the electric motor spins the turbo up to 175,000 rpm to completely eliminate turbo lag, while the hybrid system delivers an extra hit of instant electric punch when you put your foot down. The result is throttle response that feels electric-instant and a relentless wave of shove right through the rev range.
HAND-BUILT IN AFFALTERBACH
This is no production-line motor. Every AMG engine is hand-assembled from start to finish by a single master engineer at AMG's Affalterbach facility in Germany under their famous "One Man, One Engine" philosophy. Pop the bonnet and you'll find that engineer's personal signature plaque on the engine — a small badge that tells you exactly who built it. It's the kind of detail that separates an AMG from everything else on the road.
A TRUE DUAL-PERSONALITY CAR
Drop it into Comfort and it'll glide you to work in absolute refinement — quiet, composed, luxurious. Twist the dial to Sport+ and it wakes up properly. 300kW, 0–100km/h in 4.4 seconds, and it's the chassis that really steals the show. Rear-wheel steering gives it exceptional handling and a level of nimbleness that's almost unfair for a sedan — it darts through corners like something far smaller. The head-up display keeps speed, nav and key info projected right in your line of sight — so your eyes stay on the road where they belong.
CONDITION & HISTORY
- Company director's private vehicle — meticulously maintained
- Only 48,700km on the clock
- Full Mercedes-Benz log book service history
- Detailed regularly — presents immaculately inside and out
- One-of-a-kind spec combination
STANDOUT FEATURES
- Rare red Nappa leather interior
- AMG Night Package (gloss black exterior trim)
- F1-derived electric exhaust-gas turbocharger
- Hand-built "One Man, One Engine" AMG powerplant with engineer's signature
- 48V mild-hybrid system with electric boost
- Rear-wheel steering
- Head-up display (HUD)
- Powered sunroof
- Adaptive cruise control
- GPS navigation, voice recognition & Bluetooth
- Keyless entry & start with proximity key
- Sports pedals, leather steering wheel
- USB audio, hill holder, central locking
COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY
- High-speed crash avoidance with autonomous braking
- Forward collision alert/warning
- Brake assist & ABS
- Driver, passenger, knee & side airbags
- Front & rear parking sensors
- Reverse, front & side vision cameras
- Parking assist graphical display
- Driver fatigue warning & rollover stability control
FLEXIBLE PURCHASE OPTIONS
- Trade-ins welcome — will consider your old vehicle as part payment
- Finance can be arranged
Cars specced like this don't come around often. Inspection is encouraged — happy to answer any questions.