To best showcase the C63 AMG Black Series Coupe Mercedes-Benz has produced two videos with contrasting drivers and vehicles, both filmed on track at Laguna Seca Raceway in Northern California.

Known for its infamous corkscrew, Laguna Seca Raceway can easily be recognized by automotive enthusiasts worldwide. What’s entertaining to watch in the two videos however is how tame the driver in the white C63 Black Series takes it on the vehicle (at least in the beginning of the video) while the driver in the Fire Opal (red) C63 gets it sideways and shows off what it can really do.

So there you have it – whichever way you may want to take the 6.3L V8, 510-hp and 457 lb-ft of torque Coupe out for a spin, you can. Mercedes did it out on the track, showing off the versatility of their C63 AMG Black Series Coupe.

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The highly anticipated Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series Coupe is finally official, sporting signature Black Series widebody styling and an AMG 6.2-liter V8 powerplant with an incredible 517-hp and 457 lb-ft of torque. The result is a 0-62 mph time of just 4.2 seconds backed with responsive sporty handling and AMG’s always impressive braking system.

Handling suspension on the C63 Black Series Coupe is AMG’s coilover sports suspension while their brilliant brakes sit behind 19-inch titanium gray wheels. Available as an option is AMG’s Track Package which adds sport tires, active rear-axle transmission cooling and an AMG Aerodynamics package that attaches a front splitter and adjustable rear carbon aerofoil.

The exterior’s widebody isn’t all about aggressively good looks. The front end features large air intakes while the hood features a pair of air intake vents. Air openings can also be seen in front of the rear wheels for efficient cooling. The entire body kit attached to the C63 AMG Black Series Coupe is made from lightweight carbon fiber.

On the inside there are a pair of AMG sport bucket seats that have been upholstered in black Dinamica microfiber down the center. The door panels feature a new type of synthetic fiber while the rear bench has been removed entirely to save weight. Those that really want to seat four however can get two additional AMG sport seats as an option for the rear.

A truly race inspired vehicle inside and out, the C63 AMG Black Series Coupe will be the fourth Black Series model since 2006 and joins an elite group of very finely tuned AMG Mercedes models.

GALLERY: Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Black Series Coupe

You know what they say; when they don’t make what you want, go ahead and build it yourself. That’s exactly what this enthusiast did with his 2005 Mercedes CLK55 AMG Cabriolet. When the CLK Black Series was introduced from 2007-2009, this enthusiast clearly wanted one, but didn’t want to spring up the money on a whole new car. So he did what every other enthusiast would do, commission a builder to turn his ’05 CLK55 to a CLK63 Black Series equivalent… or close.

Taking his factory cabriolet, the entire body was converted to CLK63 Black Series specs, including a perfect fit on the widebody. We’re going to assume that they simply bought replacement panels straight from Mercedes to do the conversion, including AMG’s front bumper, side skirts and rear bumper. A set of 19-inch Black Series wheels were bolted on to complete the converted look.

Horsepower has apparently been bumped from 367-hp to 450-hp, a little shy of the CLK63 AMG’s 500-hp. We’re not quite sure where the additional horsepower came from, but there is a new exhaust on the car. Inside the car sports a clearly aftermarket interior, with a black and white diamond-stitched theme going on. The steering wheel is similar to the one found in an SL Black Series. For stereo, Hifonics amplifiers and a subwoofer can be seen in the trunk. Monitors were also installed in the headrests while two are seen in the trunk.

This rare CLK Black Series-converted Cabriolet is available for $96,000 including VAT or a tad over $80,700 excluding VAT. It current has 18,640 miles on it.

[Source: GTSpirit]

GALLERY: Mercedes-Benz CLK Black Series Cabriolet

It’s been a while since we’ve heard from MKB, a famed Mercedes-Benz tuner based out of Germany. Specializing in more performance than aesthetics, their performance package for the Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series is sure to make some noise. Its P 1000 namesake hints at the 1000-hp it produces out of the 6.0L V12 engine once they’re done. Pair that up with 959 ft-lbs of torque and you’ve got quite the supercar.

The package isn’t cheap, priced at close to $150,000 and can take up to three months to perform. But what you get with your hard earned money are new intakes, larger turbochargers, an improved cooling system, remapped ECU and new camshafts. The transmission is also beefed up to support the heavy dosage of horsepower and torque, while a variety of limited slip differentials can be chosen.

With the way AMG focused on the SL65 Black Series from a performance point-of-view, it’s no surprise that the aftermarket is jumping on making it bigger, badder and faster.

GALLERY: MKB Mercedes SL65 AMG Black Series

Official press release available after the break.

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Yes the SL65 Black Series is clearly the favorite in the Black Series popularity contest amongst Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts. But let’s not forget the CLK63 Black Series that’s just as menacing and and exotic as the SL. Perhaps sportier and a little more mild than the SL equivalent, the CLK63 Black Series still holds racecar-bred technology for the road.

These photos recently surfaced with the photographer claiming it’s the only factory matte silver CLK63 Black Series. Not only is the photography stunning though, but we’re surprised how well the matte silver worked on the car. There’s still a sense of luxury to the finish that offers a little bit of elegance, versus the aggressiveness matte black offers on a car.

And if you’re looking for some info on the CLK63 Black Series, know that it pumps out 507-hp at 7200 rpm and 465 ft-lbs of torque at 5250 rpm out of its 6.2-liter V8 engine mated to AMG’s Speedshift 7G-Tronic transmission. So next time you think there’s only a SL Black Series because that’s all we ever see, remember this elegant yet sporty and enticing CLK63 Black Series.

GALLERY: Mercedes-Benz Matte Silver CLK63 Black Series

[Source: Nue Vue Photography via Luxury4Play]

CEC Wheels has just announced their fleet of six vehicles attending this year’s Bullrun Rally. Starting from New York City and ending at Las Vegas, Nevada, we’re fairly confident this year’s Bullrun (which has just gotten underway) will be full of crazy antics. This year’s all star lineup from CEC Wheels consists of a pair of Mercedes-Benz C63s, an Aston Martin Vantage convertible, a pair of Ferrari 430s (one of them being a Spyder) and our favorite of the bunch, a Black Series-converted Mercedes-Benz SL63.

But let’s not overlook one of these Ferrari F430s. At a quick glance one may think it’s simply flat black, but on closer inspection this stallion sports a wicked carbon-fiber wrap. It’s got quite the sinister look and feel to it. The pair of C63′s don’t stand out to us, and neither does the red Spyder F430. (Aren’t we snobs?).

The Black Series-converted SL63 is worth taking a closer look at. The flat white exterior is definitely a nice change of pace from the matte black we’ve seen everywhere over the years. Our biggest complaint though is the ride height, but we’re sure CEC dialed-it in before they departed this past weekend on July 10th.

We’ll be sure to follow-up this week as things surface related to this year’s Bullrun.

GALLERY: CEC Wheels Six Car 2010 Bullrun Team

[Source: CEC Wheels]

If the new 563-hp SLS exotic from AMG already sounds like your cup of Red Bull, then you’re absolutely going to love the upcoming Black Series. That’s right, according to recent reports, AMG will offer a limited edition hardest-core version of the new Gullwing exotic.

Total output for the new Mercedes halo car will be in excess of 600-hp, with roughly 500 ft-lbs of torque, thanks to updates to the 6.2-liter V8 engine including new cams and higher compression pistons. Additional modifications will include some aerodynamic tweaks, suspension upgrades and a weight reduction of around 110 lbs. The new 0-60 speed is expected to drop from 3.8 seconds to 3.5 seconds, with a new to speed in excess of 200 mph.

“We’re not at the limit with what’s out there the moment. There’s still a good deal more to come from the engine,” says AMG engine boss Friedrich Eichler. “We’re saving the best until last.”

The new SLS AMG Black Series is also expected to cost a good chunk more than the standard car, with a 50% premium bringing the $270,000 exotic up to a stratospheric $405,000.

In addition t the Black Series model, AMG also has plans to produce a cabriolet version of the SLS, as well as a GT racer.

See AutoGuide’s SL65 AMG Black Series Review Here

[Source: AutoCar]

Mercedes is planning to launch a Black Series version of the E-Class Coupe. News of this bad-ass-Benz comes from 4WheelsNews, citing sources inside the company. We can also report that AMG boss Volker Mornhinweg hinted at such a vehicle over a year ago at the launch of the SL65 AMG Black Series.

The new model would be powered by a version of the AMG 6.2-liter V8 engine making at least 500hp. As with previous Black Series models, like the SL65, the E63 AMG Black Series Coupe would get wider fenders with a wider track for improved cornering capabilities. Also look for a seriously stiff suspension and a significantly lighter curb weight.

There is also the strong possibility that the Black Series variant could get the new dual-clutch transmission that Mercedes is currently developing for the upcoming SLS supercar.

[Source: 4WheelsNews]

The 2009 SEMA Show is still over half a year away but contrary to popular belief, not every vehicle is assembled in a mad rush at the last minute. Wheel manufacturer iForged has already released details of what its big SEMA project will be and after last year’s 996 to 997 Porsche Turbo conversion, complete with GT3 RS green paint and TechArt goodies, we would expect nothing less than a serious performer.

Company owner Vincent Wong posted on his personal blog that the 2009 SEMA iForged project is a convertible (or roadster) version of the SL65 AMG Black Series. To be more accurate though, the vehicle will actually be an SL65, but will be converted with all the necessary bodywork to resemble the Black Series. But that’s not all.

IForged will also work with JE and Crower to build up the bottom end of the 6.0-liter V12 engine and Artisan Performance will assist with some larger turbos. The final engine output numbers are expected to be in the 1,000hp range.

Fox Marketing is also getting involved in the project, likely taking care of the body modifications. We just hope they can resist the temptation to paint the SL bright orange.

[Source: VincentWong.com]

According to Autoblog.nl, these few photos are of the upcoming E-Class Coupe. Rumors of the vehicle have been circulating for a long time now and it seems as though Mercedes will actually go through with this two-door version of the E-Class. And why not, the CL is really just an S-Class Coupe.

Once thought to be somewhat of a long-shot, the model does seem like a reality now after viewing the recently released photos of the 2010 E-Class sedan.

We expect several models of the coupe to be available, including a 382hp E550 and several AMG varients – including a gunuine possibility of a Black Series.

[Source: AutoBlog.nl]