Mysterious AMG

[Stoopie]

Yay the car will be revealed in Amsterdam

[blue8]

Supposedly leaked images of the CLK63 AMG Black Series:

[saadie]

whao .. its based on the DTM i like it 8)
thank for the pics blue 8)

[blue8]

From World Car Fans:
With its debut just half a day away at the NY Auto Show, here are the latest shots of the AMG mystery car, the CLK 63 Black Series.

After doing so with the SLK 55 AMG just recently, engineers are now making the CLK 63 AMG even sportier: They are about to develop an exclusive, emphatically puristic special series, a car that sets new standards in handling dynamics – the CLK 63 AMG Black Series. With the AMG 6.2-litre V8 engine, which has been boosted to 530 bhp, the numerous lightweight components, 19-inch AMG forged wheels, AMG adjustable sports suspension and AMG high-performance composite brakes, the special CLK 63 AMG brings its sports car talents to bear even more convincingly – and cuts an impressive figure especially on racing circuits.

Broad, brawny and low-slung – it's clear at first glance that the CLK 63 AMG Black Series is something very special. It offers a captivating view from the front with a redesigned AMG front apron and its broad openings, which supply the added transmission-oil cooler and the high-performance steering-oil cooler with plenty of fresh air. In addition, new side outlets made of carbon – still disguised in our pictures – ensure effective ventilation for the engine-oil coolers. The front wings, now wider, are made of reinforced plastic with ultra-light carbon-fibre composite material and feature black outlined air outlets.

The combination of low vehicle weight and a powerful AMG eight-cylinder engine ensures first-class performance. This CLK 63 AMG Black Series accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in only 4.5 seconds (standard model: 4.7 s). Power transmission is accomplished using the AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC with manual drive program ("M") and AMG aluminum gearshift paddles on the steering wheel.

This car will be insane!
Spyshots:

[acmarttin]

I think Mercedes is starting to react to the E60 M3.

[blue8]

Originally Posted by acmarttin I think Mercedes is starting to react to the E60 M3.

You mean the E92 M3. The M3 is generating so much competition from a number of car manufacturers. At least there's effort in their part When the next-gen M3 CS arrives, this car will be forgotten jk

[inso]

http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/n...3045_14194.hbs

Audi RS5 and Bmw M3 bring it on, Merc is leaving you in the dust..

[blue8]

Actual high-res pictures:

From Automobile Mag
No, it's not the wrong picture - the Black Series is actually a silver CLK coupe. If the word black in its name implies sinister looks, though, the name of this Mercedes is spot on.

The regular CLK63 AMG uses a 475-hp version of AMG's sonorous 6.2-liter V-8 and is available as a convertible only. The Black Series gives that car twenty-five more horsepower for a round 500, a fixed roof, and a serious shot of testosterone.

Shown for the first time at the 2007 New York Auto Show as part of AMG's 40th birthday celebration, the CLK63 Black Series is unquestionably the most butch car in the Mercedes stable. It's loosely based on Mercedes' Formula 1 Safety Car, sharing that car's sports exhaust and limited-slip rear differential (which has its own oil cooler and - get this - thermostatically-controlled cooling fan).

What you'll notice first, though, is the body kit. In addition to the real carbon fiber flared fenders, rear spoiler, and diffuser, the CLK63 Black Series has an almost comically aggressive front and rear aprons and side skirts.

The CLK63 coupe rides on lightweight forged aluminum, nineteen-inch AMG wheels, nine inches wide front, nine and a half rear. Tires are 30-series Pirelli P Zero Corsas, 265mm wide front, 285mm rear. And behind those wheels and tires reside vented and cross-drilled composite rotors measuring a massive 14.2 inches front, 13.0 rear.

The CLK63 Black Series also has a larger radiator and second transmission oil cooler, helping keep things chilled during the 4.1-second sprint to sixty or while cruising at the electronically limited top speed of 186 mph.

Mercedes hasn't announced pricing yet, but we've already put in a request for a Four Seasons Black Series car. And bought a couple of new Valentine One radar detectors.

[saadie]

thanks for the info ... especially the pics 8)

[Ghostbat]

Originally Posted by blue8 The regular CLK63 AMG uses a 475-hp version of AMG's sonorous 6.2-liter V-8 and is available as a convertible only.

Wrong. The CLK63 is available as a coupe/hard top with 481bhp.

Still thanks for the update. Aweseome car.

[Bernardo]

insane.

[skituner]

we all know merc is great a making super powerful cars but the real question is what happens when it goes round a corner?

[Ghostbat]

Originally Posted by skituner we all know merc is great a making super powerful cars but the real question is what happens when it goes round a corner?

My prediction is the CLK can handle higher cornerspeeds than you ever will.

[acmarttin]

Originally Posted by blue8 Originally Posted by acmarttin I think Mercedes is starting to react to the E60 M3. You mean the E92 M3. The M3 is generating so much competition from a number of car manufacturers. At least there's effort in their part When the next-gen M3 CS arrives, this car will be forgotten jk

Yep, yep. Thanks for the correction. I have M5's on my brain. :*(

[saadie]

just like the slk black edition was not in black