Official: C63 AMG Coupe Black Series

Discussion in 'C-Class' started by Shining Star, Jul 15, 2011.

  1. Shining Star Contributing Member

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    Specs and Info

    510bhp V8 engine
    0-62mph 4.2 secs
    Priced at around £100k

    Mercedes has revealed its most powerful C-Class ever - the new C63 AMG Coupe Black Series. It will get its official public debut at next weekend's German Grand Prix before going on sale next January, priced at around £100,000.

    Power and performance
    Under the bonnet there's a 6.2-litre V8, which gives the new Black Series 510bhp and 457lb ft of torque. Fed through the rear wheels via a seven-speed sports automatic gearbox, it can launch the new AMG to 62mph in just 4.2 seconds. That makes this the fastest accelerating Mercedes bar the SLS supercar.

    To handle all that performance, Mercedes has widened the track of the C-Class Coupe and fitted suspension more commonly found on race cars.

    An AMG Track Package is available as an option to make the new Black Series even more sporty. It adds track-spec tyres, a rear-axle transmission cooling system and extra aerodynamic aids, including an adjustable rear spoiler.

    Bold looks
    The Black Series looks radically different to a standard C-Class Coupe, with wider wheelarches and a beefed-up bodykit. There are also big air scoops in the bonnet, quad exhaust pipes, new 19-inch alloy wheels and body-coloured brake calipers.

    Inside you'll find racing bucket seats, red seatbelts, a carbon fibre-trimmed dashboard and various 'AMG' and 'Black Series' logos.

    The sensible stuff
    Unsurprisingly, the Black Series isn't all that eco-friendly – it averages 23.2mpg and emits 286g/km of CO2. However, it is reasonably practical, because it's the first Black Series model to be offered with rear seats. Mercedes sees its Black Series cars as a track-day toys, but has listened to feedback from its customers, many of whom would like to be able to carry more than one passenger. However, if you opt for rear seats you will lose the fixed racing bucket seats in the front.

    Mercedes C63 AMG Coupe Black Series - Car and Car-Buying News - What Car?


    * WhatCar only has one small resolution picture up, but because it has official info and a press picture, I'm starting a new thread. Official pictures will probably be released later on today or tomorrow.
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  2. Merc1 Premium Member

    That 0-60 time is way off, this will be a under 4-sec car easily.


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  3. Wunderkind Well-Known Member

    So the Black Series will only come in coupe form and not sedan?:confused:
  4. Just_me Well-Known Member

    There was a talk about 20 kg less than standard C63. Any confirmation yet?
  5. LaArtist Premium Member

    I was expecting 490hp..this is 510..and about 100K..


    More pictures please:)
  6. fortuner Well-Known Member

    pics please off this beast...
  7. dr Dunkel Global Moderator

    With a car like this, who really cares about 0-60 anyway?
  8. Merc1 Premium Member

    We Americans do, but I get what you're saying. Nothing wrong with a good race away from a tollbooth.


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  9. Merc1 Premium Member

    What happened, weren't we supposed to see something by now??


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  10. GTA8.5 Well-Known Member

    Sure it will!
    Thats a 0-62mph time of 4.2sec. Remember we Americans do a 0-60mph time. You can comfortably shave 0.3 to 0.4seconds off that 0-62mph. I see that result every time man!
  11. Merc1 Premium Member

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  12. LaArtist Premium Member

    HAHAH
    wow..thats just not right..love the damn pipes..
  13. Merc1 Premium Member

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    I love it!!!


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  14. Shining Star Contributing Member

    So amazing. Just so mean. Here's the autocar article.

  15. ABCD New Member

    It's just ******* awesome!
  16. Just_me Well-Known Member

    It got some hard edges that bodykit. Inspiration from the 80's perhaps.

    anything about the weight yet?
  17. Shining Star Contributing Member

    Nothing yet. Both Autocar and AMS (the only sites that have photos) have nothing about the weight reduction.

    By the way...check out these tailpipes..:icon drool

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  18. bum-man Well-Known Member

    Yes the tail pipes are super sweet. I think we will also get to see them on the SL AMG as well.
  19. mp415 Member

    20kg from a car weighs 1.7 ton is indiscernible anyway. The car seems to wear much fatter tires than the normal c63, hopefully that ll help the car be more focused and tractable on racetracks. Really love the way it looks. AMG is definitely on the right path. If only they could keep this way.
  20. MBFanToDeath Well-Known Member

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