TODAY 19 JUN Exclusive Mercedes-Benz News

...has announced pricing for the most powerful C-Class ever the C 63 AMG Coupe Black Series. “In Australia we have offered two AMG Black Series models in the past and they were very quickly snapped up by AMG aficionados who recognised their unique character and scarcity. This is our third Black Series and it follows on from the success of the CLK 63 AMG Black Series (40 units for Australia/NZ) and the SL 65 AMG Black Series (7 units for Australia/NZ). “The C 63 AMG Coupe Black Series will be limited to a total of 35 units for Australia and New Zealand. Obviously we wanted to get more but, the global customer demand for this latest Black Series (since it was revealed at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show) has seen our allocation limited to just 35 units. Many CLK 63 AMG Black Series owners see the C63 AMG Coupe Black Series as the logical successor and we already have a double figure order bank,” said von Sanden.

The CLK 63 AMG Black Series went on sale in the first quarter of 2008 at a RRP of $299,000 - thirty two were imported to Australia and eight to New Zealand. The 6.3 litre V8 developed 373 kW of power and 630Nm of torque which produced a 0-100km/h time of 4.3 seconds.

Each Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupe Black Series vehicle bound for Australia and New Zealand will come with a unique personalised certificate of authenticity, along with a letter of provenance signed by Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific verifying the limited edition status of this vehicle.

The features following represent the different standard equipment to the Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupe; Performance increase to 380 kW / 620 Nm, Unique Black Series body styling, AMG 19-inch 10 spoke alloy wheels, AMG sports seats (four) in ARTICO/DINAMICA with red topstitching (two bucket seats also available as a no cost option), AMG rear-axle differential lock, AMG illuminated door sill panels, KEYLESS-GO, Carbon-fibre highlights throughout the vehicle, and ‘Black Series’ badging inside and outside.

Customers will have the opportunity to personalise their Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupe Black Series with unique AMG packages that are available to enhance driving dynamics even further:

AMG Aerodynamics Package – designed to optimise the vehicle’s aerodynamic balance comprising a fixed carbon-fibre rear aerofoil with an adjustable blade, enlarged front splitter and carbon-fibre front flicks.

AMG Track Package – comprising Dunlop semi slick sports tyres designed exclusively for the Black Series and active rear-axle transmission cooling to improve performance in punishing racetrack conditions.

Two seater Bucket Seats – Two Bucket seats in black ARTICO/DINAMICA microfiber with red top stitching and provision for the fitment of full race harness. A no cost option.

AMG 19-inch alloy wheels – ten spoke design painted in matt black with high-sheen rim flange fitted with 255/35 R 19 tyres 9.0J X 19 front and 285/30 R 19 tyres 9.5J X 19 rear.

Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupe Black Series Manufacturer’s current Recommended List Price (including GST and any LCT but excluding on-road costs and dealer delivery) $245,000.