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Anyone can drop Acura engine into a Honda Civic, a Subaru STi mill into a Porsche 914 or a small-block Chevy into a Datsun 240Z. It takes real nuttiness to stuff a brand-new Mercedes C-Class diesel into an old 190 D. But that’s exactly what Mercedes-Benz has done.

Why?

Because they could.

Engine swaps are no big deal. What makes this one so unusual is the fact an automaker did it — not just any automaker, but one of the most conservative around. The project started with a bunch of Merc…

You’re out on our purpose-built Handling Circuit.

You’re at the wheel of a 6.2 litre V8 AMG performance car. And you’re fast approaching a challenging series of corners.

This should be interesting. Make no mistake; this is a true driver’s driving experience: 60 exhilarating minutes, 55* of them behind the wheel. With expert guidance from a professional in the passenger seat you will develop performance driving skills from every inch of our Handling Circuits, Wet Straight…