Rumor: Next C63 AMG Black Series Coupe will stick with 6.3 liter V8 - and have 507 HP

 Rumor: Next C63 AMG Black Series Coupe will stick with 6.3 liter V8 - and have 507 HP
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The 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series Coupe will be introduced after the sedan variant debuts later this year

According to Benzinsider, the next Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series Coupe will be sticking with the 6.3 liter (6,208 cc) naturally-aspirated V8, despite speculation that the model would be switched over to the newer and more efficient 5.5 liter biturbo V8 engine.

The report says that the power plant will come with some modifications and produce 507 PS (373 kW / 500 bhp). That relatively modest output suggests those modifications will be made to improve fuel-economy on the the large block V8 unit.

The C63 AMG Black Series Coupe will, as usual, be lower and come with it's own body kit (wider) compared to the standard C63 AMG Coupe.

Buyers of the 2012 C63 AMG Black Series Coupe, according to Benzinsider, will also have a few add-on options to choose from including a rear spoiler and a rear-seat bench, as the standard model won't have one. Color options will be limited to five - of those, black and white are sure to be included.

Transmission will likely be the seven-speed Speedshift.

The C63 AMG Black Series Coupe will debut shortly after the sedan variant is introduced first later this year.

Special thanks to WCF member glopper for the renderings.

Source: Benzinsider via Autoblog.com

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 sideskraper sideskraper
Benign.
April 26, 2011 9:40 am
 otakki otakki
From what I have heard, the 6.3 was detuned for the c-class. So what they are doing is probably just "un-detuning" the 6.3 engine.
April 26, 2011 9:44 am
 Tonie Tonie
"That relatively modest output of 507 HP"? Am i missing something here, that much HP doesn't sound so modest on a C class
April 26, 2011 10:43 am
 zamzungas zamzungas
http://www.topgear.com/uk/jeremy-clarkson/clarkson-horsepower-2011-04-20 it's time to take clarkson word much more serious.
April 26, 2011 11:19 am
 GRAVE GRAVE
I was hoping for the 5.5 TT with its performance package that gives 554 HP, but at least they can screw 530 hp from that 6.2, but as long as they reduce the weight by 100 kg its fine
April 26, 2011 11:54 am
 autoficianado autoficianado
If memory serves, the 6.3 litre AMG powerplant has been rated at up to 571 horsepower.
April 26, 2011 7:13 pm
 jbobek jbobek
How are you going to call this Benz a "Black Series" and only pull 507hp, did Mercedes forget Cadillac's V coupe has 556hp???
April 26, 2011 7:41 pm
 Broseph Stalin Broseph Stalin
Wouldn't the engine have 525bhp because the last line of 6.3s had that much
April 27, 2011 2:09 am
 Pebo74 Pebo74
Can't exced power output from CLK and SL Black Series. Also can;t exceed output of E-class AMG as there will be alot of unhappy customers. Engine will rev very quickly and will be a 4 sec car to 100kph.
April 27, 2011 2:54 am
 SmamaBello SmamaBello
All I have to say is, I WANT ONE, pleaseee someone get me one! I have to say since I am more of a fan of the 5.4L, I am still in love with this car!!!!
April 27, 2011 5:11 am