Elegant design betrays the strength of the new CLK 63
AMG Black Series - the latest in our exclusive Black Series of high performance
concept cars. With a design leveraging that of the official Safety Car of
Formula 1 racing, the CLK 63 AMG Black Series is powerful enough to establish
top performance around top tracks in the world, but legal for the streets -
with the ability to complete the most important journey: from the track into
your garage --Mercedes 2013
One of the major differences between the normal C63
and Black Coupe is more power, always a good thing. In this case, you get 510
horsepower (up from 451 in the regular flavor C63, and 481 with the P31
Development Package option). The torque flow also increases, from 443 to 457
lb-ft. Like the P31 pack, this version of Benz's awesome (and sadly soon
leaving, because of its high emissions) M156 6.2-liter V-8 uses high dollar
internals from the range-topping SLS AMG. Expect the Black Coupe to hit 60 mph
in a little less 4 seconds and go low 12s in the quarter.
You might think the engine would be the focus in a car
with 517bhp. But that's not the case with the new C63 AMG Coupe Black Series.
While there is plenty of news under the bonnet. The latest in a short line
of Black Series cars, the only previous one worth remembering for the right
reasons being the fabulously raucous CLK from four years ago, the C63 Coupe
Black Series handles like a well-sorted touring car. It's all about scrubbing
off speed at the last moment, maintaining as much momentum as possible and
sticking to the tightest line.
It manages to pull off this racer act thanks to a
comprehensive list of upgrades over the standard C63 Coupe. Six-way adjustable
coil over shocks replace the standard units, there's a limited slip diff as
standard, the wheels are lightened versions, and the front and rear track
widths have been kicked out substantially.
