The exterior and the interior
The car’s exterior look starts with a arrow-shaped front section with the central Mercedes star in the radiator grille, larger air intakes included in the striking front apron that ensure reliable air flow through the large cooling modules. Two openings in the aluminum bonnet support the expelling of engine heat, while a black front splitter located at the lower end helps to balance the vehicle aerodynamically.
On the side the car gets newly developed front axle with a greater track width calls for new wings, a "6.3" logo, air outlets a black strip on the restyled AMG side skirts and a rear wing widened by 42 millimeters, due to the greater track width of the rear axle. Air openings are hinted at in front of the rear wheels, forming a fitting conclusion.
And finally, on the rear there is a new rear apron with its expressive black diffuser insert and a new AMG sports exhaust system. The car sits on a new set of 19" AMG light-alloy wheels.
The interior package includes black with red highlight elements, AMG sports bucket seats, black Dinamica microfibre upholstery on the centre panels of the seats and doors, AMG performance steering wheel, red seat belts and red contrasting topstitching on the steering wheel, on the seats, door center panels, armrests on the doors, the center console and on the shift lever and AMG sports pedals in brushed stainless steel, with rubber studs.
The engine
Under the hood there is a 6.3 liter V8 engine that delivers a total of 510 HP and a peak torque of 457 lbs-ft. The high-torque M156 naturally aspirated engine was fine-tuned specifically for the new two-door mode so that it now sprints the car from 0 to 60 mph takes just 4.2 seconds (all data preliminary).
The engine is combined with an AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports gearbox with four transmission modes, the rev-matching function and RACE START deliver maximum driving fun and a high degree of versatility. In the "Sport plus" and "Manual" modes gear shift takes a mere 100 milliseconds. The best part however is the hallmark AMG eight-cylinder sound from the AMG sports exhaust system.
Prices
The new C63 AMG Coupe Black Series will be put on sale in early 2012. Prices will be announced at a later date.
The competition
When we think about the Mercedes C63 AMG the first competitor coming to our head is of course the BMW M3. But with the Black Series the things are a little bit different, as the output difference between the two models is huge. You can say that the BMW M3 GTS gets a little bit more closer with its 450 HP, but we are still talking about a big difference.
But, on the US market a very serious competitor for the new C63 AMG Black Series coupe will be the Cadillac CTS-V Coupe. Next to an impressive sporty look it is also powered by a 6.2 Liter supercharged Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 V8 that makes a maximum output of 556 HP and 551 lb-ft of torque and is mated to either a Tremec TR6060 six speed manual. More than that the sprint from 0 to 60 mph is made in 3.9 seconds.
+LOVE IT
Great look
Impressive performance numbers
Racing inspired technology
Great look
Impressive performance numbers
Racing inspired technology
-LEAVE IT
Competition is still more powerful and faster
Competition is still more powerful and faster
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