Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series On The Way?

Shining Star · Nov 9, 2010

Autoblog:

This set of spy photos landed in our inbox showing what appears to be a modified version of the giant-slaying Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG prepping for testing. Our spies indicate that this could be a high-powered Black Series version of the M3-killing C-Class, rumored to have around 510 horsepower. You know, because the standard 451-hp C63 just isn't sweet enough.

We know that the next-generation C-Class is due to arrive within the next couple of years (before the facelifted version arrives in 2011), so perhaps this is a sort of last hurrah for the top-dog C63. We can clearly see the tacked-on wider fender flares and front wheels similar to those that debuted on the CLK Black Series a few years back, and our spies suggest that a larger front spoiler and new rear diffuser will be added, as well. Power will still come from the same 6.2-liter V8 currently found in the C63, mated to a seven-speed AMG Speedshift transmission.

We're still a bit skeptical as to whether or not this is actually a full-on Black Series treatment. All we know is, we certainly wouldn't kick a 510-hp C63 AMG out of bed.

bum-man · Nov 9, 2010

Looks beasty. But I find it a bit odd to do a Black Series of a sedan, AMG has gone mental...In a good way.

Just_me · Nov 9, 2010

I'm surprised it hasn't come sooner.

Cashmere · Nov 9, 2010

this will be awesome!

Merc1 · Nov 9, 2010

I said it would happen a few years ago, but I was told it wouldn't....ha!

I think we'll see a C36 BLK Series and a E63 Coupe Black Series also.

Hell drop the SLS version of the 6.2L V8 in it!

M

LaArtist · Nov 9, 2010

Mean..
Can NOT wait

dr Dunkel · Nov 9, 2010

Shining Star said: ↑

Naaa.. just some ghetto fix...

NarutoRamen · Nov 9, 2010

Thats looking awesome. But I really want a friggin coupe in Black series though.

KEMA · Nov 10, 2010

Interesting! Is that the CLK BS front wheels?

Ken

MBFanToDeath · Nov 12, 2010

Source: Mercedes-Fans

Merc1 · Nov 12, 2010

Yeah they're definitely testing a C-Class BS variant. WOW. I hope it keeps the 6.2L V8 and they should give it a full 525hp!

M

Centurion · Nov 14, 2010

Amazingly the CLK DTM and BS looked at home along exotics and I'll be the first one to bow down if the new C63 BS will be a sugar coated Benz of my dreams.