C63 Black Series on CC

[Engadine]

Nice looking one up at the moment. i remember these being advertised at more than 100k, I wonder what this will go for, it will provide some interesting transparency into actual prices

2012 MERCEDES-BENZ C63 AMG BLACK SERIES

A rare and formidable performance coupe.

collectingcars.com

 

[E55BOF]

It will likely sell to a collection owner on rarity value, though, not on performance. 510 bhp and 457 lb.ft. just isn't 'formidable' or 'blisteringly fast' these days. A stock C63 is only a touch slower for about a third to a quarter of the price; a much better bet if you want one to actually drive.

 

[Engadine]

Is the Black the same power/engine as the 507?

i did drive a CLK Black back in the late 00s and it was fun, I guess similar mechanically to this? Is there much difference between a PP or 507 W204 and the Black?

They do seem a tad expensive but collectors cars always do.

 

[E55BOF]

Power and torque are near enough the same as makes no difference. The BS has improved, adjustable, suspension and the (inevitable) red brake calipers and carbon-fibre bits of trim (yawn...), though that one, thank goodness, doesn't have the comedy boot spoiler for real yob appeal. I thought a slippy diff was standard, though its not mentioned, but most of the extra 'value' is in the rarity.

 

[SpikyMikey]

2019-2020. 74 miles covered.
What a waste

 

[Skd884]

Plenty of difference Engadine

The new Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupé Black Series: The most powerful C-Class of all time | marsMediaSite

The new Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupé Black Series: The most powerful C-Class of all time

group-media.mercedes-benz.com

C63 Black Series: The perfect road car?

Harris finds that, despite its trackday aggression, the C63 Black makes the perfect road-trip companion

www.pistonheads.com

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

If the relationship between ability and cost was linear then the C 63 BS would not be worth the premium on top of a regular C 63, but that’s not how it works in reality.

There’s a night & day difference in earnings potential between a top tier Formula 1 driver and those in other racing series, despite them being very good drivers

It costs much more to be a little better the further up the ability and cost curve you go. Does that mean the C 63 BS is too expensive, or that the C 63 is a bargain?

The answer to that depends upon perspective, how much you value the difference in ability (or “specialness”), and how deep your pockets are.

 

[Skd884]

 

[350cls]

I know the C class shell is lighter than that of the E class. But the 525 hp and 630 N/m torque the M156 puts out in the w212 chassis isn't slow by any stretch. It's not as quick as it's predecessor M157 the figures suggest this. But coming from an E class 113k 55 the W212 6.2 doesn't disappoint in the slightest. With the air suspension at the rear and the springs upfront its a very nice set up and very capable when pressing on. The Extra bhp as and torque the BS produces over the standard C63 would make a massive difference. And for my own satisfaction my 156 feels so strong. And we all know AMG play down there BHP and torque figures. I will have my car put on a RR one day to see what it produces.

 

[Skd884]

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160k appears to have sold, strong market.

 

[UKGTC]

I do the bonnet vent which I much prefer to the ones on GTC bonnet.