The partnership between Mercedes AMG and Ducati is going full speed ahead. After the Ducati Diavel AMG Special Edition and the SLK 55 AMG in Ducati Streefighter Yellow, this is latest advert gives us a behind the scenes look of another of their commercials featuring once again the C63 AMG Coupe and the Ducati 848 Evo: two blinding white hot machines that compliment one another and the same two sexy models: what more could one ask for in a commercial?

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German aftermarket company Vath introduces a new tuning package for Mercedes C63 AMG Coupe that boosts the already impressive 457 hp-600Nm output of the original model up to 680 hp with 840 Nm (619 lb/ft) of peak torque. In order to achieve these staggering figures, the tuner added to the standard AMD 6.2-litre V8 a new supercharger along with re-calibrated ECU, water intercooling system, high performance air filters and new stainless steel exhaust system. According to Vath, these modifications allow the car to sprint from 0 to 100km/h (62mph) in 4 seconds flat with a top speed of 335 km/h (208 mph).

The German tuner has also installed a high-performance braking system with 380 mm discs, 20″ alloy wheels and a Clubsport coilover suspension, which can lower the car between 20 mm and 65 mm. The body-kit includes carbon fiber front spoiler, rear diffuser, boot lip spoiler and larger fenders, which widen the car’s track by 80 mm. In the cabin we find a sports steering wheel with wood or carbon fiber trim, a 360 km/h speedometer and more carbon fiber inserts on dashboard and door panels. The whole package is priced at is priced at 64,308 € (about 83,600$ - 54,000£), car NOT included.

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German tuner Wimmer RS will introduce its own Mercedes C63 AMG BlueGreen Eliminator at the upcoming Essen Motor Show. The tuning uses a matt half green/half blue paintjob that surely won’t let it go unnoticed: the livery also features a massive logo of the tuner on the two sides, the logos of the suppliers of some special part (i.e. KW suspension, K&N filters, Dunlop tyres) and even some technical data of the models, namely the output of 601 PS (592 hp) with 720 Nm (531 lbs/ft) of torque, the power-to-weight ratio of 2.79 kg/PS (2.83 kg/hp) and top speed of 329 km/h (209 mph).

These figures have been obtained through a few interventions on the standard AMG 6.3 litre V8 engine, which has been provided with modified camshafts, new cylinder heads, sporty air filters and a new stainless steel exhaust system. Moreover, the ‘BlueGreen Eliminator’ is equipped with KW suspension, 19″ alloys by BBS fitted with Dunlop Sport Maxx GT 235/35-19 and 265/30-19 performance tyres and ceramic braking system. This tuning provides the C63 AMG with some impressive figure, but if you think that its flashy color scheme doesn’t really fit your liking you don’t need to worry: that’s a 3,000 € optional extra.

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Laguna Seca is definitely one of those names that make motorsport enthusiasts all over the world leap up. It reminds us of memorable battles between Schwantz and Rainey in the 80s, of Rossi slipping on the gravel while overtaking Stoner in 2008, of Alex Zanardi’s epic passing of Bryan Herta on the inside of the Corkscrew at the last lap of the 1996 CART race and so on. This is why our mates from motorsportblog.it got so excited when Mercedes-Benz invited them at the famous Laguna Seca Raceway to test the new C 63. We will tell you more about that at a later time, but for now you can enjoy this juicy appetizer that our friends took home from the Californian circuit: a video starring former F1 driver and 2-times DTM Champion Bernd Schneider lapping the Laguna Seca track on a Mercedes SLS AMG.

This asphalt ribbon adorning the Californian hills around Monterey is indeed one of the most exciting and demanding tracks of the planet, where almost every corner is a blind one. Needless to say, the world-famous Corkscrew turn is the most spectacular and frightening of them all: basically you cannot see any of it until you are already right into it, therefore perfect knowledge of the track as well as great concentration and skills are just necessary if you want to approach it properly. A seemingly endless slope catapults you flat-out at the top of a hill past which you immediatly see the 3-2-1 indicators on the right telling you that the Corkscrew is right there, although you can barely see it. You just have the time to turn left feeling like the car is taking off the ground, almost guessing where you are, and then you turn right again, at once. It is exactly at that point that you see and ‘feel’ the Corkscrew, right before you nose-dive down the hill, heart in mouth.

The footage above shows us Mr.Schneider doing just that, with the AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine of the SLS screaming with pleasure. Our colleague sitting on the passenger side, Gianluca Pezzi of Autoblog.it, guarantees that in Laguna Seca you can have maximum fun even if you’re not at the steering wheel when there’s someone like Schneider driving. Actually, having a ‘pro’ showing you first hand how they do it can be a very teaching and memorable experience. It doesn’t matter how many times you have done it with your Playstation or X-Box, you will never get that thrilling heart-in-mouth feeling from the Corkscrew that you get from the real thing. Especially if you are just sitting on a couch.

Video | Autoblog.it / Motorsportblog.it

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Danish magazine Bil Magasinet has uploaded an interesting video on its youtube page featuring - as they put it - “no talk, no music, just the glorious sound of AMG´s V8″. And it is indeed a nice sound, a ferocious growl that most of us are already quite familiar with.

The video shows black and white footage of the new Mercedes C 63 AMG Coupe lapping on a wet unknown track, with just the amazing sound of the powerful 6208 cc V8 AMG engine - mounted by several other Mercs as well - coming out of the speakers. If you have a spare minute, just sit back and enjoy.

Video | Bil Magasinet TV

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German tuner Kicherer presents its own T C 63 AMG Supersport, based on Mercedes C 63 AMG Estate. The standard version is equipped with AMG’s outstanding 6.2 litre V8 engine that - coupled with a 7-speed sequential transmission - produces an output of 451 hp and 600 Nm of maximum torque. In its standard configuration, the C 63 AMG Estate goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and boasts a top speed of 280 km/h.

Kicherer added a carbon fiber aerodynamic kit - made of a new front spoiler, side skirts, rear diffuser and extended wheel arches - and changed exhaust system, manifold, air filter and ECU mapping, providing the car with 550 hp and 640 Nm of peak torque in the process. As a result, Kicherer T C 63 AMG Supersport has a 0-100 km/h sprint time of 4. 2 seconds and 320 km/h of maximum speed.

This tuning also uses a lowered ride-height and composite brakes, while standard rims have been replaced with 21″ alloys. As for the interior, Kicherer chose Nappa leather upholstery combined with Alcantara dashboard, door covers and roof lining. No word on price.

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Photographers have recently spotted a sedan version of Mercedes C63 AMG Black Series. The pictured 4 door prototype - spied while lapping at the Nurburgring - shows a more aggressive look thanks to the big deep front spoiler and the wider wheel arches.

No official release date has been set for the model, which will probably use the same 6.3-litre V8 engine (delivering 517hp and 620Nm of torque) powering the C63 AMG Black Series. Gearbox and suspension are also expected to be shared with its coupe counterpart.

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We’re already quite taken with the new Mercedes C63 AMG Coupé Black Series, but taking things to the next level are the optional Black Series Aerodynamic and Track packages. Sound over the top? Well they are slightly, but bringing out that track going soul in the C63 AMG Coupé apparently requires more than just a new set of wheels and a couple of extra spoilers.

In these pics from Jonsibal we can see the first images of the optional packages which equip the C63 AMG Black Series for track days where all the 517 ponies from the V8 engine can properly express themselves. The Aerodynamic package sports a fetching rear wing and some added components to the front with the little “winglets” recently seen on the Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0.

Those aerodynamic features are all made from carbonfibre, while the track package offers special Dunlop R 255/35 19″ and 285/30 19″ tyres. They house the new alloy wheels and extras include a new radiator to cool the rear differential - required when driving in extreme conditions or on your favourite track.

Mercedes C63 AMG Coupe Black Series track and aerodynamic packages

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The Black Series family from the Mercedes-Benz/AMG partnership has expanded to include the new C63 AMG Coupe Black Series. It’s the third model in the series and marks a sporty style with larger air intakes, a sculpted bonnet with air outlets and new front and rear spoilers. Dedicated 19-inch wheels are shod with 255/35 tyres up front and 285/30 at the back.

Some changes to the suspension system have been carried out on the C63 AMG Black Series with a slightly wider and longer stance. The 6.3-litre V8 M156 engine gets tuned to 517 hp and 620 Nm of torque, and clocks a 0-100 sprint time of 4.2 seconds. New AMG forged pistons and lighter camshafts, along with a new cooling system are part of the package. The AMG Speedshift MCT transmission gets a dry, dual-clutch for even faster shifting.

The rear differential works with the ESP system which can be used in three modes: ESP On, Sport Handling Mode and ESP Off. The new disc brakes measure 390 mm at the front and 360 at the rear. Other goodies include just two front seats from Recaro, eight-speaker sound system and TFT screen display.

Mercedes C63 AMG Coupe Black Series

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A new Mercedes C63 AMG in Black Series Coupe edition has popped up on the internet and apparently we can expect about 517 hp from this extreme version on the “standard” AMG which has 30 hp less. The 6.2-litre V8 should also have somewhere in the region of 640 Nm of torque, and weight is down to about 1,625 kg.

The surprise reveal of the Mercedes C63 AMG Black Series Coupe pics emerge from the garages of the Paul Ricard track in France and show some of the style updates we’ll see. Less over-the-top than the previous CLK AMG Black Series and SL AMG Black Series, and apparently not a limited edition, it could be a popular option for those looking for a little extra aggression.

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We can only imagine that Mercedes will sell a bucket-load of its new C63 AMG Coupé. The model will officially debut at the New York auto show in April, before production and sales start in July this year. We already know how much the Mercedes C63 AMG costs on the German market: about €72,590 with taxes included. If you want your C63 AMG with the Performance Pack, you’ll have to pay another €7,116.20.

The Edition 1 model costs about 77,200 euros and comes with AMG seats and sports steering wheel, piano black interior trim, AMG five-spoke alloy wheels and the various Edition 1 plaques. Optional extras include matte white or black paint job. And you know the rest: the C63 AMG coupe gets a 6.2-litre V8 engine with 457 hp and 600 Nm of torque, with seven-speed Speedshift MCT transmission. 4.5 seconds to reach 100 km/hr and an extra 30 hp with the performance pack. Check it all out in the videos.

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In an ideal world, we’re sure we could be the owner of something like this. Mercedes has released all the details on the top-notch performance version of the C-Class Coupe: the Mercedes C63 AMG Coupé. The new sports car has an eight-cylinder, 6.2-litre engine with 457 hp, getting up to 486 hp with the AMG Performance Pack.

The C63 AMG coupe performance is up against the BMW M3 with 420 hp and the Audi RS5 with 450 hp. The AMG car really wins on torque, though, with a whopping 600 Nm compared to the 400 and 430 for the BMW and Audi respectively. The C63 AMG reaches 100 km/hr in 4.5 seconds and has a top speed of 250 km/hr.

The Performance Pack version gets composite brakes and some mechanical features from the SLS AMG (pistons and driveshafts) and some added luxury on the interior, including Alcantara steering wheel, sports seats and Piano Black inserts. The AMG Speedshift is the only transmission available and launch control is also featured. The C63 AMG is set apart from the standard coupé for its front and rear AMG bumpers, five-spoke alloy wheels, rear diffusor and chrome exhaust.

Mercedes C63 AMG Coupe

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