Mercedes C63 AMG Black• Acceleration 0-62mph in 4.2 seconds
• AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine delivers 510bhp and 457lb/ft pulling power
• Track package and aerodynamics package on offer

More details on the new Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupé Black Series – the most powerful C-Class ever – have been revealed.

The Black Series, which premiered during the German Grand Prix, is powered by a 6.3-litre V8 engine and boasts 510bhp and 457Ib/ft pulling power.

Preliminary data indicates it will cover 0-62mph in 4.2 seconds. The C 63 AMG is the fourth Black Series from Mercedes since the exclusive line was launched five years ago and follows SLK 55 AMG Black Series, The CLK 63 AMG Black Series and SL 65 AMG Black Series.

Mercedes-AMG GmbH CEO Ola Källenius said: “The new C 63 AMG Coupé Black Series is the best proof there is for the permanent transfer of technology from the race track to the road.”

The Black Series sits on specially forged wheels weighing 11kg less than the conventional set and the body and interior feature exclusive design touches.

These include air intakes in the front apron, two bonnet openings, larger front and rear wings due to the increased track width as well as rear apron and black diffuser.

There’s only room for two inside – courtesy of a pair of AMG bucket seats – with Mercedes dispensing with the rear bench.

The Black Series can be specified with one of two packages:

• The AMG Track Package comprises 255/35 R 19 front and 285/30 R 19 rear sports tyres from Dunlop. They have been exclusively developed for the C 63 AMG Coupé Black Series. Active rear-axle transmission cooling improves performance in race-track conditions.
• The AMG Aerodynamics package includes functionally tuned carbon fibre front splitter and a fixed carbon-fibre rear aerofoil with an adjustable blade.

Optional extras include keyless go, tinted side windows and one option buyers will be hoping they don’t get to use – a fire extinguisher.

UK pricing and specification will be announced shortly.  Deliveries will start early in 2012.

By Adrian Higgins, web editor