Mercedes-Benz did eventually build a Red Pig replica to celebrate its purchase of the AMG, but even that impressive build can't top the twin-turbo 1,000 horsepower tribute we have for you today ...

Ride is firm and engine isn't as characterful as the W204 C63's We rather like the W205 Mercedes-AMG C63. Though 2015 saw the loss of the glorious M156 naturally-aspirated 6.2-litre V8 ...