Mercedes has officially released details on the C63 AMG Estate Black Series Sedan and Coupe models, as well as a promise of a Cabrio version, but recent spy shots have also revealed that the company is planning an estate version for its most powerful C-Class. The C63 AMG Estate Black Series will be launched before the convertible model, so expect it sometime in 2013. Unfortunately, since the standard C63 AMG Estate isn’t offered in the States, neither will the Black Series version.
The C63 AMG Estate Black Series will be the perfect car for those who want to combine a spacious family car with extreme performance. It will use the same 510 HP 6.3L V-8 engine from the sedan and coupe versions, but since the Estate is heavier, its performance numbers won’t be as good. The engine will be mated to an AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports gearbox and the added AMG package will make it even more aerodynamic.
The exterior and interior features of the C63 AMG Estate Black Series will be similar to its Black Series brothers. All these elements will be combined with adjustable AMG coil-over sports suspension, the AMG high-performance compound braking system, and functional standard equipment.
For sure you have seen lots of crazy tuning packages out there, but its not everyday you have the chance to see one offered in an incredible Blue-Green paint job. But Wimmer RS, a German tuner that might be familiar to you for its incredible tuning packages has decided that the Mercedes C63 AMG will look better in two colors.
Their project - BlueGreen Eliminator - starts with a very impressive engine update. The tuner has added new sport camshafts, a new sport air filter by K & N that helps optimize the incoming air. Next to this the car has also received manifold, down pipe and special sport catalysts and of course a hand-made stainless steel exhaust system from the Wimmer House. And as a final touch to the engine the engine electronics have been adjusted. As a result the car is delivering a total of 601 HP and a peak torque of 531 lbs-ft. Top speed has been increased to 209 mph.
Next to the engine job Wimmer has also opted for a complete foiling of the body with blue and green /matte and of course a new set of 19" wheels combined with a MOV’IT ceramic brake system.
This amazing project will be displayed at the Essen Motor Show, so if it happens to be in the area this is something you have to see.
Now that Mercedes has unveiled the C63 AMG Black Series Coupe and spy shots of the sedan version have surfaced, it’s only natural that a convertible Black Series will follow suit. This won’t happen until the C-Class Convertible official debuts in 2014, of course, but we have strong hopes that we’ll see it sooner rather than later.
The convertible C63 AMG Black Series will share the same 6.2-liter V8 engine found in the coupe and sedan versions, delivering 510 HP and 457 lb-ft of torque. The sprint from 0 to 60 mph will be made in 4.2 seconds, while top speed will be limited to 155 mph.
For the exterior, the convertible will get a big deep front spoiler and wider fenders, while the interior will benefit from AMG sports bucket seats, black Dinamica microfiber upholstery on the center panels of the seats and doors, and an AMG performance steering wheel. It is believed that the convertible will drop the rear spoiler.
The Mercedes C63 AMG Coupe is one of those cars that really doesn’t need a tuning upgrade, but if there’s a company that’s willing to make a program for it, then we’re all for it. Domanig doesn’t make our pages often, but with their new program for the C63 AMG, it definitely deserves to be talked about.
For starters, the Mercedes sports coupe was given a couple of aerodynamic parts, including a a new carbon fiber front spoiler, a blacked out roof, and a new rear diffuser. The finishing touch is a new set of special edition 20" forged DOM03 type wheels with a star in the body color and outer rims in black high-gloss polished stainless steel, wrapped around Dunlop Sport Maxx GT tires. The C63 AMG Coupe also gets a new KW suspension system and interior trims and accents.
Under the hood of the Mercedes, Domanig wasted little time tweaking the car’s 6.2-liter V8 engine that produces 487 horsepower. Thanks to their magic hands, Domanig was able to improve the car’s output to 525 horsepower and increase the top speed to 186 mph.
Back in 2008, Mercedes was looking to expand its market to include the younger population and they decided that the best way to do that was to offer a C-Class Coupe alternative. That project led to the birth of the CLC whose success in the market was more lackluster than bedazzled. Now, Mercedes is at it again with a much more simple approach to meeting the needs of the younger generation. This simple - in the best sense of the word - vehicle is the C-Class Coupe, and Mercedes is even taking a stab at an AMG version. This is certainly a good thing because, well, the BMW M3 Coupe needs a real competitor, right?
The new C63 AMG Coupe will join the current AMG Coupe and will be put on sale this July in Europe, while on the US market sales will begin in September 2011. The first units will be sold as the "Edition 1" and will be offered with exclusive equipments.
UPDATE 11/01/2011: The most impressive thing about the C63 AMG Coupe is the engine and if you’re like us, you won’t get tired of hearing it again and again in the videos released. No talk, no music; just the glorious sound of AMG’s V8. Hit the jump and enjoy!
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