I see (hear) what you mean.
Plenty of owners have posted sound bits on Youtube.
On further Googling:
"When designing the sound, the aim was to create a perfect synthesis of
aggressiveness and the comfort on long journeys that is the hallmark of a
Mercedes. The goal of the developers was to achieve an emotional experience
when accelerating and rev-matching, but unobtrusiveness at constant speeds"
Impressive, given:
"The requirements for the exhaust system were complex: low exhaust emissions,
compliance with country-specific standards and a characteristic AMG engine
sound. "
I'm sure Rootes went to the same trouble
Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2011 08:18:40 -0500
From: "Clyde McLaughlin" <clydemclaughlin@verizon.net>
Subject: [Tigers] engine sounds
To: <tigers@autox.team.net>
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I had the pleasure the other day to do some repairs on a AMG 6.3 in a C class
body, had I not seen the under side of the car I would have sworn the
exhaust
was modified or aftermarket, but it wasn't...it was almost as good as a
Cammer with side pipes....The test drive was equally rewarding, with the
tracs off, it would not come close to hooking up, but with it on, it was
impressive, Clyde
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