While Americans are making their way along the Detroit Auto Show floor, Canadians are also taking part of a show of their own: the Montreal International Auto Show. It was here that Mercedes->ke187 decided to appropriately displayed the C63 AMG Affalterbach Edition, a special edition specially created for the Canadian market. There will be only 30 units built of this model, each priced at $81,500 (or around $82,360 USD).

This special edition not only features unique styling cues, but it also has an impressive list of special equipment that have never before been offered on a Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG. It comes painted in MAGNO Allanite Grey and will be distinguished by high-performance AMG brakes with red calipers, 19" AMG multi-spoke alloy wheels in black, carbon-fiber mirror housings, and a rear lip spoiler.

The Mercedes C63 AMG Affalterbach Edition will be offered with the AMG Premium Package that adds an extra 30 HP and removes the speed limiter. Looks pretty cool, but we're just having trouble pronouncing its name!

Hit the jump to read more about the 2011 Mercedes C63 AMG Affalterbach Edition.

2011 Mercedes C63 AMG Affalterbach Edition

Specifications
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  • Model: 2011 Mercedes C63 AMG Affalterbach Edition
  • Engine/Motor: V8
  • Horsepower: 481
  • Torque: 443
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Pros
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Exterior and Interior

The exterior will be painted in designo MAGNO Allanite Grey and will be distinguished by high-performance AMG brakes with red calipers, 19" AMG multi-spoke alloy wheels in black, carbon-fiber mirror housings and a rear lip spoiler.

For the interior, Mercedes will place an Affalterbach logo on both the gearshift lever and the headrests, and the sports seats will be covered in black AMG Nappa leather contrasting with red stitching. It will get the usual AMG carbon-fiber trim, floor mats with red leather piping, and a special Affalterbach Edition badge which identifies every car with its unique "1 of 30" designation.

The list of standard equipment will include: a rear view camera, PARKTRONIC, COMAND APS with HDD Navigation and DVD Changer, multi-media interface, rear window sunshade, harman/kardon LOGIC7 surround sound system, and KEYLESS-GO.

Engine

The new special C63 AMG Affalterbach Edition is powered by the hand-built, 6.2 L V8 engine that delivers a total of 481 HP and 443 lb-ft of torque. Equipped with the AMG Performance Package it will get an additional 30 HP and will have the speed limiter removed. The sprint from 0 to 60 mph is made in 4.4 seconds.

The Price

Mercedes Canada will only offer 30 units of this special edition, each priced at $81,500 (or around $82,360 USD) and only sold in Canada.

The Competition

The list of competitors includes the usual BMW M3->ke2366 and the Cadillac CTS-V. The current M3 delivers a total of 420 HP, while the CTS-V is powered by a supercharged V8 with an impressive 556 HP.

Considering the C63 AMG Affalterbach Edition is only be offered in 30 units, we'd be hard-pressed to find someone that would rather go after that vehicle than one of the models listed above. The fact that the Cadillac pumps out more horsepower also works against the Mercedes.