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2013 Mercedes C63 AMG Coupe
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 04/30/2012: Mercedes is celebrating two million video views with a very cool video presenting the C 63 AMG Coupe drifting around the Corkscrew at Laguna Seca. Enjoy! Full story Video: Renegade Mercedes Techs Joyride a C63 AMG Coupe Black Series
Many years ago, I was a lowly sales person at a Dodge, Chrysler, and Jeep dealership in Florida. As a sales person, you got to test drive nearly every new car and every trim level of every new car, as they came in. It was the only way to really get a feel for each car. There were only a few vehicles that we were forbidden to touch. Those vehicles were the Dodge Viper and the Ram 1500 SRT-10, because those were considered collectibles and the extra mileage could reduce their value – plus they knew what we would do with them. This is pretty much standard procedure at every single car dealership, including Mercedes. The Mercedes C63 AMC Coupe Black Series is much like the Viper and SRT-10 Ram were for Dodge, simply untouchable. Apparently a few technicians at Star Motors in Ottawa, Canada did not get that memo. They took one of the 30 models of the Black Series available in Canada out on an 8:11 joyride through Ottawa. It would be one thing if they just drove it around to look cool and brought it back to the shop safely. Nope, these techs decided to see what this AMG coupe could do on multiple occasions. At one point, the driver mentions that in manual mode, the car does not automatically up shift. The passenger didn’t believe him, so the guy proceeds to take the car up to redline in first gear and keep it there for about five seconds. This car can certainly handle that, but as all new car techs should know, these things require a break-in period before seeing that sort of stress. Thankfully, the snoops over at MBWorld.com recognized the dealership, and alerted officials at Mercedes-Benz Canada. Mercedes is currently attempting to track down the owner of this thrashed upon vehicle to let him or her know the scoop on the car. Whether or not Mercedes will compensate the owner with anything is not known All we can hope is that these techs got what was coming to them by the car gods!
2013 Mercedes C63 AMG Black Series Coupe
The new Mercedes C63 AMG Coupe Black Series made its world debut at the Formula 1 German Grand Prix on the Nürburgring. The new model features a spectacular design, technology transfer from the world of motorsport, and the highest level of driving dynamics. Sales on the US market will begin in early 2012. The Mercedes C63 AMG is powered by a 6.3 liter V8 engine that delivers a total of 510 HP and a peak torque of 457 lb-ft. The sprint from 0 to 60 mph will be made in 4.2 seconds, while top speed will be limited to 155 mph. Next to an impressive exterior look, the C63 AMG Black Series will be equipped with adjustable AMG coil-over sports suspension, the AMG high-performance compound braking system, and functional standard equipment. A special AMG Track Package will add sports tires and active rear-axle transmission cooling, and the AMG Aerodynamics package will include flics, a functionally tuned front splitter, and an adjustable carbon-fiber rear aerofoil. UPDATE 04/19/2012: The new Mercedes C63 AMG Black Series Coupe has finally been dressed to match its name. British customers will receive an exclusive Matte Black edition of the C63AMG Black Series Coupe and we have the first images of the new version. Check them out in the picture gallery provided! UPDATE 05/08/2012: Mercedes has unveiled a pretty cool video presenting the "dark side" of their new C63 AMG Black Series. Enjoy some amazing driving scenes! Hit the jump to read more about the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupe Black Series. Full story . 2013 Mercedes C63 AMG Coupe "5.7 Edition" by Wheelsandmore
 
Never content with just one tuning program at a time, German tuner Wheelsandmore has prepared a separate program for the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe, joining their new package for the SL500 R231. For the former, Wheelsandmore added a subtle styling upgrade with a stripe design on the right side of the vehicle serving as an optional feature should you want to spice up the look of your car. The two biggest features of Wheelsandmore’s program are the new set of 20" 6Sporz² forged wheels wrapped in Dunlop Sportmaxx GT tires. Since customers have free reign on what kind of rims they want, the German tuners created matte black wheel centers and rims colored in the same hue as that of the original AMG brake calipers. Moreover, Wheelsandmore also added an in-compression, a rebound adjustable KW coil over suspension, and a performance upgrade that includes special 4-in-1 manifolds, sport air filters, modified electronics and a flap-controlled stainless steel exhaust system. All told, the C63 AMG Coupe’s 6.2 liter V8 engine receives an increased output of 570 horsepower, an increase of 113 ponies over the standard model’s 457-horsepower output. Torque numbers also increased to 509 lb/ft with a bump in top speed of 199 mph, a significant spike from the electronically limited 155 mph top speed of the standard C63 AMG Coupe. 2012 Geneva Motor Show: The Tuner Cars
One of our favorite parts of any auto show is seeing what the aftermarket industry has done to some of the finest vehicles in the world. At the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, we were completely floored by all the programs being displayed. Whether it was the Lamborghini Aventador, the McLaren MP4-12C, or even a model like the BMW 3-Series, the tuning world was definitely well-represented in Geneva. The list below highlights some of the most impressive programs we saw. Some came from some of the best tuners in the world and some came from some surprising tuners. Nevertheless, it all amounted to some pretty impressive sights. You can check out the list of vehicles that were given tuning programs and let us know which of these works you consider your favorites. Check out the list of tuner cars from the 2012 Geneva Motor Show after the jump. Full story 2012 Geneva Motor Show: The Sports Cars and Supercars
The Geneva Motor Show never disappoints. Every year, we bear witness to some of the most amazing auto debuts on this event, and this year, it’s no different. As far as sports cars and super cars are concerned, there were so many eye-popping debuts that literally made our heads spin. German sports cars, Italian super cars, special edition British super cars, and yes, there was even one exotic from Sweden that received an upgrade. In this section, we’re going to dive into the sports cars and super cars that made their debuts at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The list runs pretty long so we suggest that you start heading over after the jump to check out which of these established brands made quite an impression on us at Geneva. Find out more about the run-down of sports cars and super cars that made their debuts at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show after the jump. Full story 2012 Mercedes C-Class Coupe Sport
Mercedes is expanding its C-Class Coupe line-up with the addition of a new "Sport" version. The new model will be going on sale in June 2012, along with a new "AMG Plus Sports package" with a wider choice of sporty equipment. The new C-Class Coupe Sport can be combined with the C250 and C250 CDI versions and adds a series of technical features which further increase driving enjoyment. These new features include an AMG sports suspension, more direct speed-sensitive sports steering, a sports exhaust system, and a more sporty transmission configuration in S and M mode. They will be exclusively offered in a "designo magno platinum" matte paint finish. The new AMG Plus Sports package can be combined with any body version and adds an AMG 7-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels, an AMG spoiler lip, and sports seats in black Artico man-made leather. Hit the jump for a full list of the standard equipment. Full story 2012 Mercedes C-Class Bullit Coupe by Brabus
German tuner, Brabus, has made a living building ridiculous engine modifications with some of their past Mercedes programs and it’s only fitting that they’re following all that up with yet another mind-boggling project. The lucky Mercedes to get the latest Brabus treatment is the new Mercedes C-Class Coupe. Called the Brabus Bullit Coupe, the C-Class comes dressed to the 2012 Geneva Motor Show party with a slick matte black finish that only underscores the monstrous V12 engine under its belly. Talking about that V12 engine, we know that Brabus has never been shy when it comes to engine tweaks and thanks to their colossal turbocharged V12 engine, the lively and spunky C-Class now boasts of an insane 800 horsepower and 1,047 lb/ft of torque. To ensure that the car’s seven-speed automatic transmission, which is shifted either automatically or manually via shift paddles on the steering wheel, doesn’t go out of whack, Brabus is limiting the car to "just" 811 lb/ft of torque, which is still mighty impressive in its own right. In the end, the Brabus Bullit Coupe is able to blast off from 0-62 mph in just 3.7 seconds, from 0-124 mph in 9.8 seconds, and from 0-186 mph in 23.8 seconds. Top speed has also been boosted to 230 mph. The Brabus Bullit Coupe also features a Biturbo system that is comprised of two special exhaust manifolds with integrated high-performance turbochargers, and four water-to-air intercoolers. Brabus also created the stainless-steel high-performance exhaust system with free-flow metal catalysts and driver-controlled butterfly valve specifically for the C-Class Coupe. Exterior modifications for the Bullitt consist of a supplemental carbon-fiber BRABUS front spoiler that reduces lift on the front axle at high speeds. There are also carbon-fiber lightweight air routers for the air inlets in the front fascia and BRABUS air vents integrated into the front fenders behind the wheel wells. At the back of the rocket is an aerodynamically effective combination of rear wing and diffuser insert for the rear fascia in order to generate more downforce on the rear axle. This carbon-fiber component has cutouts on the right and left side for the dual ceramics-plated design tailpipes of the BRABUS stainless-steel high-performance exhaust system. The car now sits on new 20" BRABUS Monoblock R wheels with a titanium paint finish and polished and coated anterior surfaces, wrapped around high-performance tires from either Continental, Pirelli, or YOKOHAMA, in sizes 235/30 ZR 20 and 275/25 ZR 20. Needless to say, a performance bump like this doesn’t come cheap and in the case of the Bulitt Coupe, that sticker price reaches €449,820, which is around $593,860 based on current exchange rates. Video: Clarkson drives the C63 AMG Coupe Black Series against the Maserati GranTurismo
In the latest episode of Top Gear, Jeremy Clarkson got behind the wheel of one of the most impressive sports cars of the moment: a Mercedes C63 AMG Coupe Black Series. But he didn’t just test drive it; Clarkson put it up against Maserati’s GranTurismo MC Stradale to see how it would fair. The result was an impressive show. As a refresher: The C63 AMG Black Series is powered by a 6.3 liter V8 engine that delivers a total of 510 HP and a peak torque of 457 lb-ft. It sprints from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.2 seconds and can hit a top speed of 155 mph. Black Series 50’ Marauder Cigarette
Remember the Mercedes SLS AMG-inspired Cigarette 1 Racing Boat unveiled back in 2010? Well, AMG has put together another sea worthy vessel, this time inspired by the C63 AMG Black Series. The boat is called the Black Series 50’ Marauder Cigarette and made its debut at the 2012 Miami Boat Show (February 16th-20th). The new AMG "Black Series" 50’ Marauder boat is painted in a combination of black and white, while the interior is upholstered with luxurious Alcantara. More than 100 billet aluminum pieces are integrated on the dash, grab handles, seat supports, sound system, and in numerous trim accents. These elements ensure a new formula of anodizing and corrosion resistance. The boat is powered by two Mercury Racing engines with a total output of 2700 HP. Next to impressive speed, the AMG "Black Series" also offers smooth efficiency and the best part is that it runs on pump fuel. So, if you want to enjoy a day on the water, this is definitely the boat for it! | featured reviews:Mercedes C-Class latest reviews:Mercedes C-Class tuning:
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