SPIED: The FIRST Images Of The 2012 Mercedes C63 AMG Black With The TRACK and AERO Packages

When the first images of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Black Series hit the 'net I was wondering "Where did the hardcore aspect go?" Well, it seems that Mercedes already had that in store, however, it is now coming in the form of two packages.

Dubbed the Track Package and Aerodynamics Package, these two options will transform the already beast-like Black Series into an even more hardcore offering.

These images, VIA Jon Sibal, show you exactly what we're talking about. As you can see, with the Aerodynamics Package, the car receives some changes on the exterior, such as the rear wing and front splitters. The Track Package is for serious drivers; it adds stickier tires and an active differential cooler. Clearly, this is serious hardware.

**To see MORE images of the optional packages, click "Read Article" and compare those shots to the ones of the RED car in this story. The red car is the basic C63 Black.


But if the “standard” widebody C63 Black Series is still too tame for you, AMG offers two packages to make sure your car is a bit more unique and wallet a bit more lighter.

The first option is the AMG Track Package which includes super sticky Dunlop R compund tires and an active differential cooler positioned just ahead of the rear diffuser.

The second option is the AMG Aerodynamic Package consisting of front carbon fiber canards (aka flics as AMG calls it) – set of 2 per side right above the carbon fiber front splitter.

[Source: Jon Sibal]


An excerpt from Mercedes-Benz's press release follows:

AMG Track Package and AMG Aerodynamics package

AMG has two special packages to offer for enhancing driving dynamics even further: the AMG Track Package comprises 255/35 R 19 front and 285/30 R 19 rear sports tyres from Dunlop. They have been exclusively developed for the C 63 AMG Coupé Black Series, and they tangibly and measurably increase grip. Active rear-axle transmission cooling improves performance in punishing race-track conditions. The radiator is located in the rear apron and the airflow passes through it effectively.

What are known as flics are part of the AMG Aerodynamics package. They are made of genuine carbon fibre and located on the front apron. Also included in the package are a functionally tuned front splitter made of genuine carbon fibre and a fixed carbon-fibre rear aerofoil with an adjustable blade. Both components not only increase the lift at the front and rear axle; they also optimise the vehicle’s aerodynamic balance.

Other optional extras include:
• AMG Exterior Carbon-Fibre package (cross strut in front apron, exterior mirror housing, inserts on the side sill panel, diffuser insert and spoiler lip in genuine carbon fibre)
• AMG light-alloy wheels featuring forging technology, painted in matt black with a high-sheen finish on the rim flange, with 255/35 R 19 and 285/30 R 19 tires
• AMG carbon-fibre trim
• Fire extinguisher
• Intelligent Light System ILS
• KEYLESS-GO
• Tinted side/rear windows