page_title: Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
section_title: C 32 (2001–2003)
hierarchical_section_title: Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203) / AMG models  (2001–2007) / C 32 (2001–2003)
caption_attribution_description: Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG
context_page_description: The Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203) is the internal designation for a range of five-passenger compact cars manufactured and marketed by Mercedes-Benz from 2000–2007, as the second generation of the C-Class — in sedan, three-door hatchback and station wagon/estate body styles. Replacing the W201, the C-Class is now in its fourth generation and was Mercedes' entry-level model until 1997, when the company launched the A-Class.
context_section_description: After the performance of the AMG models in the previous generation, Mercedes-Benz attempted to increase sales among high-end buyers by introducing two different AMG versions of the new model in 2001. The C 32 AMG scaled back down to a 3.2-litre V6 engine, to match the  BMW E46 M3 displacement and improve weight distribution, but it required a twin-screw type supercharger (manufactured by IHI) to reach 260 kW (354 PS) and 450 N⋅m (332 lb⋅ft). Like its predecessors, it used a five-speed automatic, helping it to complete a 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) sprint in 5.2 seconds. The C 32 AMG Sportcoupe was only offered by request as an AMG STUDIO order. This car was produced only in 2003 and the production numbers are unknown. The C 32 was mainly sold as a sedan. However, a limited run of C 32 station wagons were made for some markets.
caption: Mercedes-Benz C 32 AMG (Australia)
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