2011 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupé Black Series
Affalterbach – Spectacular design, technology transfer from the world of motorsport and driving dynamics at the highest level; the new Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupé Black Series embodies the new AMG brand claim, Driving Performance, like no other AMG model. The new high-performance vehicle is the most powerful C-Class of all time, boasting a maximum output of 380 kW (517 hp) and a maximum torque of 620 newton metres. The AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine impresses with its hefty torque, tremendous pulling power and responsiveness, and ensures high-calibre performance: the C 63 AMG Coupé Black Series accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds (all data provisional).
Exclusive fun at the wheel comes courtesy of the adjustable AMG coil-over sports suspension, the AMG high-performance compound braking system and the functional standard equipment. The AMG Track Package is available as an option to enhance driving dynamics even further. It boasts sports tyres and active rear-axle transmission cooling, plus the AMG Aerodynamics package including flics, a functionally tuned front splitter and an adjustable carbon-fibre rear aerofoil.
Broad, low, brawny and ready to pounce from a standstill – the C 63 AMG Coupé Black Series makes a mighty impression. It’s clear right from the first time you set eyes on it that the C 63 AMG Coupé Black Series is made for ambitious laps on a closed-off race track. In visual terms the new high-performance vehicle is reminiscent of the SLS AMG GT3 customer sports car and symbolises the transfer of technology from the sphere of motorsport, which has been part of the corporate philosophy of Mercedes-AMG GmbH for 44 years now.
With its new C 63 AMG Coupé Black Series, AMG is presenting an exciting sports car for enthusiasts who are passionate about sports cars which are big on horsepower, and this marks the impressive continuation of the Black Series strategy, which began back in 2006. AMG, the performance brand of Mercedes-Benz Cars, is once again demonstrating its expertise when it comes to designing and developing emotionally appealing high-performance cars.
“AMG has its roots in international motorsport. The new C 63 AMG Coupé Black Series is the best proof there is for the permanent transfer of technology from the race track to the road. The numerous successes in the DTM, the customer sports range featuring the SLS AMG GT3 and our commitment to Formula 1, where we have been providing the Official F1Ô Safety Car and the Official F1 Ô Medical Car for the past 15 years, continuously spur on our engineers and technicians. The C 63 AMG Coupé Black Series embodies the new AMG brand claim, Driving Performance, like no other AMG model”, comments Ola Källenius, the CEO of Mercedes-AMG GmbH.
In Detail
tags | c63 |
submitted by | Richard Owen |
type | Series Production Car |
built at | Germany |
price €/td> | €115,430 |
engine | V8 |
position | Front Longitudinal |
aspiration | Naturally Aspirated |
valvetrain | DOHC, 4 Valves per Cylinder |
fuel feed | Fuel Injection |
displacement | 6208 cc / 378.8 in³ |
bore | 102.2 mm / 4.02 in |
stroke | 94.6 mm / 3.72 in |
compression | 11.3:1 |
power | 380 kw / 509.6 bhp @ 6800 rpm |
specific output | 82.09 bhp per litre |
bhp/weight | 294.57 bhp per tonne |
torque | 620 nm / 457.3 ft lbs @ 5000 rpm |
body / frame | Unitary Steel Monocoque |
driven wheels | RWD |
wheel type | AMG light-alloy |
front tires | 255/35 R 19 |
rear tires | 285/30 R 19 |
front brakes | Ventilated & Cross Drilled Discs |
rear brakes | Ventilated & Cross Drilled Discs |
front wheels | F 48.3 x 22.9 cm / 19 x 9 in |
rear wheels | R 48.3 x 24.1 cm / 19 x 9.5 in |
steering | Rack & Pinion w/Speed Sensitive Power Assist |
f suspension | 3-Link w/Coil Springs, Gas-Pressurised Shock Absorbers, Anti-Roll Bar |
r suspension | Mulit-Link w/Coil Springs, Gas-Pressurised Shock Absorbers, Anti-Roll Bar |
curb weight | 1730 kg / 3814 lbs |
wheelbase | 2765 mm / 108.9 in |
front track | 1568 mm / 61.7 in |
rear track | 1525 mm / 60.0 in |
length | 4725 mm / 186.0 in |
width | 1795 mm / 70.7 in |
height | 1438 mm / 56.6 in |
transmission | 7-Speed Automatic ‘AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT’ |
0 – 100 kph | ~4.2 seconds |
combined fuel econ eu | 12.0 L/100 km or 19.60 mpg-us |
emission | 280 g/km |