C63 AMG Black Series revealed
07-22-2011, 09:08 PM
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C63 AMG Black Series revealed
Taken from www.autocar.co.uk
Mercedes’ most powerful C-Class — the 509bhp C63 AMG Coupé Black Series — goes on sale next spring with an estimated price tag of around £100,000.
Like all three previous Black Series Mercedes (see panel, right), the C63 sticks with a tried and tested formula of sledgehammer power, track-focused hard-core chassis and aggressive race-derived styling.
Power comes from AMG’s 6.3-litre naturally aspirated V8 engine, which has forged pistons, conrods and crankshaft, a new engine control unit and a 50 per cent bigger oil cooler.
The prodigious output is channelled through a seven-speed AMG Speedshift transmission, which uses a wet, dual-clutch in place of the usual fluid coupling.
The transmission has four control settings and can snap through the gears in 100 milliseconds in the sportiest Sport Plus and Manual modes.
To boost the new Mercedes’ traction and improve its handling the rear axle features a limited slip differential that is allied to three stages of ESP stability control, one of which allows the system to be completely switched off.
Under the skin is a revised chassis with wider tracks — up 40mm at the front and 75mm at the rear — stiffer anti-roll bars and suspension with “numerous setting options”.
Upgraded brakes include bigger 390mm front discs, stopped by six-piston calipers, and 360mm discs at the rear, with four-piston calipers.
A two-seat cabin is standard, with an optional rear bench with individual seats, like the ‘cooking’ C63 AMG Coupé.
Race-style bucket seats and red-trimmed seatbelts with contrasting stitching add a sporty edge to the interior.
Firsts for the Black Series are an optional Track Package and the AMG Aerodynamic Package. Included in the Track Package is super-sticky Dunlop rubber and a differential cooler sited in the rear bumper apron.
The Aerodynamic Package features carbonfibre aerodynamic add-ons for the front bumper and a fixed, carbon rear spoiler
Mercedes’ most powerful C-Class — the 509bhp C63 AMG Coupé Black Series — goes on sale next spring with an estimated price tag of around £100,000.
Like all three previous Black Series Mercedes (see panel, right), the C63 sticks with a tried and tested formula of sledgehammer power, track-focused hard-core chassis and aggressive race-derived styling.
Power comes from AMG’s 6.3-litre naturally aspirated V8 engine, which has forged pistons, conrods and crankshaft, a new engine control unit and a 50 per cent bigger oil cooler.
The prodigious output is channelled through a seven-speed AMG Speedshift transmission, which uses a wet, dual-clutch in place of the usual fluid coupling.
The transmission has four control settings and can snap through the gears in 100 milliseconds in the sportiest Sport Plus and Manual modes.
To boost the new Mercedes’ traction and improve its handling the rear axle features a limited slip differential that is allied to three stages of ESP stability control, one of which allows the system to be completely switched off.
Under the skin is a revised chassis with wider tracks — up 40mm at the front and 75mm at the rear — stiffer anti-roll bars and suspension with “numerous setting options”.
Upgraded brakes include bigger 390mm front discs, stopped by six-piston calipers, and 360mm discs at the rear, with four-piston calipers.
A two-seat cabin is standard, with an optional rear bench with individual seats, like the ‘cooking’ C63 AMG Coupé.
Race-style bucket seats and red-trimmed seatbelts with contrasting stitching add a sporty edge to the interior.
Firsts for the Black Series are an optional Track Package and the AMG Aerodynamic Package. Included in the Track Package is super-sticky Dunlop rubber and a differential cooler sited in the rear bumper apron.
The Aerodynamic Package features carbonfibre aerodynamic add-ons for the front bumper and a fixed, carbon rear spoiler
07-22-2011, 10:16 PM
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With some minor tweaks I think it could look pretty good. As it stands now, it just doesn't have that WOW factor to me. 
Maybe it's the wheels that are killing it for me. Now that I've seen the rear end, I'm pretty underwhelmed by that too. W212 AMG exhaust tips, that's it? I was hoping for something a little more aggressive with the diffuser/undertray.
Here's a quick photoshop I threw together. I of course love the multi spokes, and IMO I think it really enhances the look. Plus I gave the rear some fenders that come up to the belt line. And got rid of the vent in front of the rear wheel.
Maybe it's the wheels that are killing it for me. Now that I've seen the rear end, I'm pretty underwhelmed by that too. W212 AMG exhaust tips, that's it? I was hoping for something a little more aggressive with the diffuser/undertray.Here's a quick photoshop I threw together. I of course love the multi spokes, and IMO I think it really enhances the look. Plus I gave the rear some fenders that come up to the belt line. And got rid of the vent in front of the rear wheel.
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07-23-2011, 02:29 AM
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Wow. Underwhelming much? The CLK63 has a crazy badass, menacing presence--this car, not so much. I was hoping to snag one of these as my next car, looks like I will either have to let it grow on me or find an alternative. I would like to see it in white though.
**edit** For example I saw an E550 Coupe on I5 today, that car is stunning, even jaw-droppingly gorgeous. If Benz were to drop the 5.5tt in that car and make an E63 coupe I would buy it tomorrow.
**edit** For example I saw an E550 Coupe on I5 today, that car is stunning, even jaw-droppingly gorgeous. If Benz were to drop the 5.5tt in that car and make an E63 coupe I would buy it tomorrow.
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07-23-2011, 06:04 AM
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07-23-2011, 06:13 AM
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The car is great, don't get me wrong but I think the wheels are ugly and the exhausts look like tacked on. The diffuser too. The old CLK63 Black Series looked way better from the back.
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New reviews. In the last two there is a video with the exhaust.
http://www.caranddriver.com/news/car...hotos_and_info
http://www.roadandtrack.com/future-c...e-black-series
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...ook/index.html
Interesting...looks like the US cars may keep the glass roof. According to road and track "Additionally since all the U.S. sold C-Class Coupes come with the panoramic glass roof (and have been crash-tested that way), the steel roof—which takes 13 to 18 lb. away from the highest point of the car—will be exclusive to non-U.S. bound cars. Hey, at least we can appreciate the stars at night."
http://www.caranddriver.com/news/car...hotos_and_info
http://www.roadandtrack.com/future-c...e-black-series
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...ook/index.html
Interesting...looks like the US cars may keep the glass roof. According to road and track "Additionally since all the U.S. sold C-Class Coupes come with the panoramic glass roof (and have been crash-tested that way), the steel roof—which takes 13 to 18 lb. away from the highest point of the car—will be exclusive to non-U.S. bound cars. Hey, at least we can appreciate the stars at night."
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