Top Gear - Mercedes CLK63 AMG Black Series

The Mercedes Benz CLK63 AMG Black Series (also known as The Black or The Black Merc) is a sports car based on the Mercedes Benz CLK63 AMG. It is slightly heavier than the car on which it is based, but is significantly faster thanks to an updated differential, power-tuned engine, and various other tweaks. The CLK63 AMG reaches 60 mph (97 km/h) in 4.3 and 100 mph (161 km/h) in 9.3 seconds, while the CLK63 AMG Black Series takes just 4.0 to 60 mph (97 km/h), and 100 mph (161 km/h) takes just 8.8. In this Black Series model the rear seats have been removed, so this is a two seater only. The Black Series Cost £100.000 (£34000 more than the standard CLK63 AMG). However thanks to power tweaks, it can now reach, but limited to 186 mph. The engine is a 6.3L AMG V8 which produces 500 bhp and 465 lb.ft of torque. One notable owner of the car is motoring journalist Jeremy Clarkson, and the car featured on his 2008 DVD "Thriller" as well as the 11th series of Top Gear.