First Test: 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Black Series

Compared with the "standard" CLK63 AMG coupe (not sold in the U.S.; we get the Cabriolet version only), the Black Series is nearly 100 pounds lighter, more potent, more monster-er. For one thing, there's enough featherweight, beautifully sculptured carbon fiber inside and out to make about 1000 of those chic executive ashtrays (the rear diffuser is particularly yummy).

Other upgrades include a retuned suspension with adjustable coil springs and ride height (you'll need to break out your wrench, though), a wider track front and rear, 19-inch forged-alloy AMG wheels wearing Pirelli performance tires, thicker composite front brake discs, strut tower braces under the hood and in the trunk, and a multiplate rear limited-slip. Notice, too, the carbon-fiber air outlets in the front wheel arches, the left for an additional transmission-oil cooler and the right ducting the engine-oil cooler. As in all AMG products, the engine is handbuilt by one man from start to finish (AMG sold roughly 20,000 cars last year-apparently, this guy never sleeps)...
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Type707 - 6/29/2007 8:19:27 PM

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Agressive lookin. A black CLK would be more dangerous and appealing.

Homer008 - 6/29/2007 10:29:39 PM

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more dangerous is correct..Mercs didn't rate too high when T-Boned from the sides.

xj13 - 6/30/2007 12:18:48 AM

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Work of art......

weaponX - 6/30/2007 8:08:44 PM

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The 6.3L engine belongs in a tractor.

merc07 - 7/1/2007 7:01:08 PM

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why does the 6.3L belong in a tractor? oh because since it was introduced it whipped the floor with bmw's m models. the e63 beat the m5 in just about all test. and now that the clk black is out it beat the m6 in EVERYTHING including handling. i feel for u.