It’s Official: Mercedes-Benz Unveils Hot C63 AMG Coupe Black Series

Well, it was no big secret (not after some tell-tales spilled the beans facing the Germans’ wrath) that Mercedes-Benz was planning to unveil the Black Series edition of its C63 AMG Coupe during the German Grand Prix at Nürburgring.

Now the company has gone ahead as planned and revealed the C63AMG Coupe’s hardcore sibling, the C63 AMG Coupe Black Series. The most potent version of the C-Class Coupe does not stray away from the successful formula of the models that carried the Black Series tag before it.

The Black Series is powered by the “regular” C63 Coupe’s naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8 but thanks to AMG’s modifications that include forged pistons, conrods and crankshaft, a 50% bigger oil cooler and a new ECU, it churns out 517HP (60HP more than the standard model) and, more importantly, 620 Nm (457 lb-ft)of tarmac-tearing torque.

All this power is channeled to the 19-inch rear wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch AMG Speedshift transmission. The gearbox has four modes and its fastest gear change time, in Sport or Manual, is just 100 milliseconds. Performance is, of course, exceptional: the C63 AMG Black Series accelerates from a standstill to 62 mph (100 km/h) in just 4.2 seconds.

The C63 AMG Coupe Black Series has a standard limited-slip differential. The novelty is that it’s electronically controlled and linked to the ESP stability control system, which itself has three settings, and unusually for a Mercedes, in its sportiest one is completely deactivated.

AMG’s engineers widened the front and rear tracks by 40 mm and 70 mm respectively, and also fitted stiffer anti-roll bars along with an adjustable coil-over sports suspension. The braking system comprises of 390 mm front and 360 mm rear discs, with six and four-piston calipers respectively.

Visually, the newest member of the Black Series clan gains a different front bumper with huge air intakes, bloated wheel arches, chunkier side sills and a redesigned rear bumper with quad exhausts.

Inside, the C63 AMG Black Series comes with a two-seat configuration, though Mercedes does offers a four-seat layout as an option. The car also gets red seat belts, a sport steering wheel covered in nappa leather and high-gloss black piano inserts on the dashboard along with the Black Series logo.

Mercedes-Benz offers two optional packages with self-explanatory names: the Track package, which features special Dunlop tires and a differential cooler, and the Aerodynamic package with carbonfibre aerodynamic aids on the front bumper and a carbonfibre rear spoiler.

Sales of the new C6 AMG Coupe Black Series are expected to commence in January, with a starting price in Germany of €115,430 ($165,722).

On a side note, Mercedes-Benz also announced that former McLaren-Mercedes F1 driver David Coulthard is the AMG divisions new ambassador. The 40-year old Scot will aid the AMG development team in testing and also take part in customer and press events starting with the campaign for the new, 557HP V8 biturbo E63 AMG.

2012 F30 BMW 3-Series Sport, Modern and Luxury Lines Detailed [Video]

Just like the all-new 1-Series, the 2012 F30 BMW 3-Series was launched with three extra trim choices, or customized lines as they call them - Sport, Modern or Luxury. The automaker’s US division has launched a video detailing how each of these was created any how they will enhance appeal of the premium saloon that’s so crucial for their bottom line.

The Sport Line comes with a number of high-gloss black to accentuate the dynamic appearance of the BMW 3 Series Sedan. Double-spoke design 18-inch light-alloy wheels also give sport character. It also comes as standard with black painted exterior mirrors and the standard high-gloss black B-pillar and window trim.

Meanwhile, the Luxury Line is all about the chrome elements and brings more elegant and exclusive appeal. Special 18-inch light-alloy wheels in multi-spoke design are also fitted.

As for the Modern Line, this gets satin aluminum finished bits to accentuate the contemporary look. 18-inch turbine-style light-alloy wheels and an Oyster or black interior are just some of the features.

New Abarth Punto Scorpione Special Edition Limited to 99 Pieces

Infinite tube of new models of the Fiat Group will be special edition Abarth Punto Abarth, will premiere at the side dishes for the next 595 2011 Bologna Motor Show in early December.
The Punto Abarth scorpion is based on esseesse model and is powered by the same 180hp 1.4-liter turbo MultiAir. It accelerates from 0-100 km / h (0-62 mph) in 7.5 seconds and top speed is 216 km / h (134 mph).

But it comes with several unique cosmetic details. These include painting outside with a special two-tone Nero scorpion livery is reinforced by special matt black paint for the hood and roof that has shiny black stripes. The hatch also gets hot Italian black wheels and yellow Brembo calipers.

Inside, the Scorpion Punto Abart equipped with a set of bucket seats trimmed in Alcantara and in part with red stitching and yellow Sabelt, leather steering wheel, gear box and the cover panel and the top solid pedals aluminum and finished with contrast sport.

The Italian carmaker has also developed a special “Nitro Abarth” winter kits for those who want to ski, and that includes 17-inch alloy wheels with winter tires, snowboard rack with magnetic closure and Snowboard from “Nitro powered by Abarth lineup. ‘

First Toyota GT 86 Videos Released: Driving Footage, FT-86 Evolves

Toyota Europe has decided to enhance the appeal of the recently revealed production version of the FT-86 sports coupe, which has been renamed as the GT 86. We have a couple of short and sweet videos to bring to your attention, one covering the evolution that took place from the FT-86 concepts and the other how the new 2+2 looks going down the road.
The new “GT 86” name is derived from the legendary Corolla GT from 1986. Cue AWD Subarus and the mighty RX7 on the winding roads of Mount Fuji... or something like that.

Ust like the old Corolla GT, the GT 86 should play the underdog really well in the real world, because it’s only got 200 horsepower coming from it’s 2.0-liter engine that’s fitted with Toyota’s advanced injection technologies. That only as much as a Clio RS, but the GT manages to sprint to 100 km/h in just 6 seconds, thanks in part to its low weight and focused chassis.

The power is sent to the back via a six-speed manual or the optional six-speed auto that use paddle shifters behind the steering wheel. The budged sportscar also comes with a limited slip differential as standard and its center of gravity is impressively low at just 475mm (18.7-inches).

Autoevolution will be attending the 2011 Tokyo Auto Show, so stay tuned for some real up close and personal shots of the vehicles, as well as for first-hand details of the motorized contraptions presented at the event.

Abarth 500C Esseesse with 160 Ponies

If you feel like a normal Abarth 500C could benefit from some ponies under the hood, Fiat’s performance division has the answer in the form of esseesse edition. Development of the package bumps power standard 1.4-liter turbo with 140 hp and 206Nm and 160HP and 230Nm respectively.

As a result, throws sprint from 0 to 100 km / h (62 mph) 0.6 seconds to 7.5 seconds while top speed increases from 205 kmh to 209 kmh (130 mph).

The version of Scorpion brand of the Fiat 500 convertible laptop, which was presented in Paris featured a two-tone paint job with a white line separating the two chromatic colors and are equipped with a silencer Record Monza and unique 17-inch alloys with diamond-shaped rays 5.

New Audi SQ5 TDI with 308HP is the First Ever S Model with a Diesel Engine

Audi has decided to accept BMW's challenge to present sporty models with diesel engines under the M Performance moniker by introducing its first ever "S" model powered by an oil-burner, the new SQ5 TDI.

The new top model of its recently revised Q5 model series sports a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 diesel delivering a frisky 308hp (313PS) and 650 Nm (479 lb-ft) of torque between 1,450 and 2,800 rpm.

An eight-speed tiptronic transmission and quattro permanent all-wheel drive with torque vectoring transfer the power to the road.

Audi claims that the SQ5 TDI can go from zero to 100 km/h (62mph) in 5.1 seconds and top out at 250 km/h (155mph), while returning an average fuel consumption of 7.2 lt/100 km (32.7 US mpg or 39.2 UK mpg).

Chassis improvements over the regular Q5 models entail a retuned electromechanical power steering and a sports suspension that lowers the vehicle body by 30mm (1.18 in).

The SQ5 TDI rides on 20-inch alloy wheels (21-inch rims are optional) fitted with 255/45 tires.

To make it stand out from the other models, Audi has equipped the SQ5 TDI with a new styling kit that includes a platinum gray single-frame grille with an aluminum-look trim for the bars, the roof spoiler, window surrounds, mirrors and modified bumpers.

Inside, the cabin features power-adjustable sport seats in Pearl Nappa leather/Alcantara, brushed aluminum inlays, gray instrument dials with white needles, and S-spec steering wheel, gear lever knob and decorative trim.

The new SQ5 TDI will roll into Audi's European dealerships in the first quarter of 2013 with prices starting at €58,500 (approx. US$73,600). Audi did not say if it has any plans to offer the diesel model in the States.