Mercedes Forum
03-21-2011, 07:18 PM
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Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series spy shots - Click above for high-res image gallery
Hold on to your hats, folks. As if the current 451-horsepower Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG (http://autoblog.com/model/c63+amg) weren't hardcore enough, the folks in Stuttgart are working on an even hotter Black Series version of Merc's BMW M3 (http://autoblog.com/model/m3) killer.
The bulgier fender flares you see here won't be the only visual upgrades - our spies tell us that a new front spoiler will be on deck, as well as a revised rear diffuser with some Formula One-inspired cues. This development car still uses the old front fascia not found on the new-for-2012 car, but we'll probably see the updated headlamps and LED running lights as part of the new package.
The automaker's 6.2-liter naturally aspirated V8 will still be the powerplant of choice, current intelligence reports suggest we can expect about 510 horsepower on tap - 29 more ponies than the already-potent C63 with the P31 Development Package (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/10/04/2010-mercedes-benz-c63-amg-w-p31-development-package-review-road-test/). That grunt runs through Mercedes-Benz's seven-speed AMG Speedshift transmission, and even with the added Black Series bits, we'd expect that a few pounds have been shaved off of the AMG's curb weight.
Our spies even suggest that a C63 AMG Black Series Coupe is in the works, and it will bow shortly after the sedan's official debut. Consider that a proper successor to the shockingly great CLK63 AMG Black Series (http://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/04/new-york-auto-show-amg-clk63-black-edition/) that debuted in 2007.
Gallery: Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series: Spy Shots (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/mercedes-benz-c63-amg-black-series-spy-shots)
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[Source: CarPix]Spy Shots: Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series caught working out in the cold (http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/21/spy-shots-mercedes-benz-c63-amg-black-series-caught-working-out/) originally appeared on Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com) on Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds (http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/).
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Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series spy shots - Click above for high-res image gallery
Hold on to your hats, folks. As if the current 451-horsepower Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG (http://autoblog.com/model/c63+amg) weren't hardcore enough, the folks in Stuttgart are working on an even hotter Black Series version of Merc's BMW M3 (http://autoblog.com/model/m3) killer.
The bulgier fender flares you see here won't be the only visual upgrades - our spies tell us that a new front spoiler will be on deck, as well as a revised rear diffuser with some Formula One-inspired cues. This development car still uses the old front fascia not found on the new-for-2012 car, but we'll probably see the updated headlamps and LED running lights as part of the new package.
The automaker's 6.2-liter naturally aspirated V8 will still be the powerplant of choice, current intelligence reports suggest we can expect about 510 horsepower on tap - 29 more ponies than the already-potent C63 with the P31 Development Package (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/10/04/2010-mercedes-benz-c63-amg-w-p31-development-package-review-road-test/). That grunt runs through Mercedes-Benz's seven-speed AMG Speedshift transmission, and even with the added Black Series bits, we'd expect that a few pounds have been shaved off of the AMG's curb weight.
Our spies even suggest that a C63 AMG Black Series Coupe is in the works, and it will bow shortly after the sedan's official debut. Consider that a proper successor to the shockingly great CLK63 AMG Black Series (http://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/04/new-york-auto-show-amg-clk63-black-edition/) that debuted in 2007.
Gallery: Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series: Spy Shots (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/mercedes-benz-c63-amg-black-series-spy-shots)
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[Source: CarPix]Spy Shots: Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series caught working out in the cold (http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/21/spy-shots-mercedes-benz-c63-amg-black-series-caught-working-out/) originally appeared on Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com) on Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds (http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/).
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