• C63 AMG Black Series Coupe laps Laguna Seca in 1:36 - As fast as a 458 Italia, Nissan GT-R, and Lexus LF-A

                    
      		   
      Published on 11-23-2011 04:51 PM
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      We all knew the C63 AMG Black Series Coupe was going to be an impressive vehicle. We just had no idea it would raise the bar so far. Ex-DTM driver and champion Bernd Schneider was able to get it around the famed Laguna Seca course in a minute and thirty-six seconds. That puts the C63 Black Series on par with the 458 Italia, Nissan GT-R, Lexus LF-A, Porsche, 997 GT3 RS, and Audi R8 GT around the roadcourse. Pretty elite company indeed, check out the laptime list from fasted laps for Laguna Seca below.

      1. Dodge Viper SRT-10 ACR 1:33.92 138 '08 600 / 1536 Chris Winkler
      2. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Z07 Package 1:34.43 137 '11 512 / 1394 Motor Trend
      3. Devon GTX 1:35.08 136 0 659 / 0 Devon
      4. Porsche 911 GT2 RS 1:35.56 136 '10 620 / 1370 Excellence
      5. Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 1:35.80 135 '08 647 / 1530 Motor Trend
      6. Ferrari 458 Italia 1:36.22 135 '09 570 / 1485 Motor Trend
      7. Nissan GT-R 1:36.35 135 '11 530 / 1736 Motor Trend
      8. Lexus LF-A 1:36.39 135 '10 560 / 1609 Motor Trend
      9. Audi R8 GT 1:36.39 135 '10 560 / 1520 Motor Trend
      10. Porsche 911 GT3 RS 1:36.77 134 '10 450 / 1400 Motor Trend
      11. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Z07 Package 1:37.40 133 '11 512 / 1394 Motor Trend
      12. Porsche 911 Turbo 1:37.80 133 '09 500 / 1570 Car and Driver
      13. Mercedes SLS AMG 1:38.82 131 '10 571 / 1620 Motor Trend
      14. Ford Mustang Boss 302 LS 1:39.50 130 '12 446 / 1573 Road and Track
      15. Porsche 911 GT3 1:39.52 130 '06 415 / 1395 Motor Trend
      16. Porsche 911 Turbo 1:39.89 130 '06 480 / 1585 Edmunds
      17. Porsche 911 Turbo S 1:40.11 130 '10 530 / 1585 Road and Track
      18. Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI 1:40.20 129 '09 525 / 1620 Road and Track
      19. Ford Mustang Boss 302 1:40.21 129 '11 450 / 1650 Motor Trend
      20. Nissan GT-R 1:40.45 129 '08 479 / 1740 Motor Trend
      21. Mercedes SLS AMG 1:40.74 129 '10 571 / 1620 Bern Schneider
      22. Audi R8 4.2 FSI quattro 1:40.75 129 '06 420 / 1560 Motor Trend
      23. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 1:40.90 129 '05 513 / 1437 Motor Trend
      24. Porsche Cayman R 1:41.64 128 '10 330 / 1320 Motor Trend
      25. Lotus Evora S 1:42.49 127 '11 351 / 1437 Motor Trend
      26. BMW M3 1:42.96 126 '07 420 / 1619 Motor Trend































      This article was originally published in forum thread: C63 Black Series - Teamspeed - Laguna Seca Lap Time started by DD GT3 RD View original post
      Comments 16 Comments
      1. flipm3's Avatar
        flipm3 - 11-23-2011, 07:27 PM
        MB AMG has really upped their game on this!! I used to always believe that AMG cars were like the European raw muscle cars, but couldn't really handle well on the track. This was always why I favored BMW M cars. But with AMG's huge step forward in all categories of automotive engineering, they have really won me over. It looks like this will demolish an M3 GTS, haha....Again, I am an M Fanatic for life, so this isn't easy for me to admit. Click here to enlarge

        With that said, I want one...if only my bank account would let me.Click here to enlarge
      1. Sticky's Avatar
        Sticky - 11-23-2011, 07:32 PM
        Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by flipm3 Click here to enlarge
        I used to always believe that AMG cars were like the European raw muscle cars, but couldn't really handle well on the track. This was always why I favored BMW M cars.
        Same here but AMG is doing a better job at being M than BMW M is.
      1. Jake@Eurocharged.com's Avatar
        Jake@Eurocharged.com - 11-23-2011, 07:50 PM
        awesomeness....what's even more awesome? Our Toronto location gets its C63 Black delivered next week!Tuning anyone????
      1. Sticky's Avatar
        Sticky - 11-23-2011, 07:54 PM
        Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by Jake@Eurocharged.com Click here to enlarge
        awesomeness....what's even more awesome? Our Toronto location gets its C63 Black delivered next week!Tuning anyone????
        That is awesome, pictures please...
      1. LZH's Avatar
        LZH - 11-23-2011, 08:48 PM
        Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by Sticky Click here to enlarge
        We all knew the C63 AMG Black Series Coupe was going to be an impressive vehicle. We just had no idea it would raise the bar so far. Ex-DTM driver and champion Bernd Schneider was able to get it around the famed Laguna Seca course in a minute and thirty-six seconds. That puts the C63 Black Series on par with the 458 Italia, Nissan GT-R, Lexus LF-A, Porsche, 997 GT3 RS, and Audi R8 GT around the roadcourse. Pretty elite company indeed, check out the laptime list from fasted laps for Laguna Seca below.
        I feel pretty confident that if you put the 458 in Bernd Schneider's hands instead of whatever amateur was driving it for Motor Trend, he would cut a lap a lot quicker than 1:36. For the sake of direct comparison, the only time listed above that matters is Bernd's 1:40 in the SLS. It still puts the C63 BS in some very fast company, though. But I guarantee you it's not gonna hang with a 458.
      1. LZH's Avatar
        LZH - 11-23-2011, 08:49 PM
        Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by Jake@Eurocharged.com Click here to enlarge
        awesomeness....what's even more awesome? Our Toronto location gets its C63 Black delivered next week!Tuning anyone????
        Is this a customer car that you guys are getting to mod or will it be owned by Eurocharged ?
      1. Sticky's Avatar
        Sticky - 11-23-2011, 09:09 PM
        Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by LZH Click here to enlarge
        I feel pretty confident that if you put the 458 in Bernd Schneider's hands instead of whatever amateur was driving it for Motor Trend, he would cut a lap a lot quicker than 1:36. For the sake of direct comparison, the only time listed above that matters is Bernd's 1:40 in the SLS. It still puts the C63 BS in some very fast company, though. But I guarantee you it's not gonna hang with a 458.
        I do not disagree with you but these are the laptimes we have to go on. Definitely impressive company which shows the vehicle is quite capable.
      1. LZH's Avatar
        LZH - 11-23-2011, 09:48 PM
        Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by Sticky Click here to enlarge
        I do not disagree with you but these are the laptimes we have to go on. Definitely impressive company which shows the vehicle is quite capable.
        I'd like to see some Nurburgring times. That is the ultimate test of a cars capabilities and really shows exactly how good it is.

        I'd also like to know if those front and rear vents/air extractors are functional like the ones on the CLK BS.
      1. Sticky's Avatar
        Sticky - 11-24-2011, 01:35 AM
        Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by LZH Click here to enlarge
        I'd like to see some Nurburgring times. That is the ultimate test of a cars capabilities and really shows exactly how good it is.
        The ring is turning a bit into a power course due to its length. I do agree it is the most challenging with all the different turns one has to navigate but a ring laptime is just part of a puzzle as well. This thing will probably be in the low 7:40 to maybe high 7:30 range based on what we have seen here.

        Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by LZH Click here to enlarge
        I'd also like to know if those front and rear vents/air extractors are functional like the ones on the CLK BS.
        Good question, I certainly hope so!
      1. Jake@Eurocharged.com's Avatar
        Jake@Eurocharged.com - 11-24-2011, 11:08 PM
        Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by LZH Click here to enlarge
        Is this a customer car that you guys are getting to mod or will it be owned by Eurocharged ?
        The owner of EC Canada (our franchise)...so technically ours i guess....
      1. Itsbrokeagain's Avatar
        Itsbrokeagain - 11-24-2011, 11:53 PM
        BMW who?
      1. Sticky's Avatar
        Sticky - 11-25-2011, 10:47 AM
        Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by Matt@Camber-Toe Click here to enlarge
        BMW who?
        Mercedes is releasing cars like this and BMW is busy playing with plastic cars with electric motors. It's comical in a way.
      1. HHughes1's Avatar
        HHughes1 - 11-25-2011, 09:28 PM
        Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by LZH Click here to enlarge
        I feel pretty confident that if you put the 458 in Bernd Schneider's hands instead of whatever amateur was driving it for Motor Trend, he would cut a lap a lot quicker than 1:36. For the sake of direct comparison, the only time listed above that matters is Bernd's 1:40 in the SLS. It still puts the C63 BS in some very fast company, though. But I guarantee you it's not gonna hang with a 458.
        The amateurs who recorded the lap times were Randy Pobst and Justin Bell. One of them posted a 138.9 with the SLS.
      1. LZH's Avatar
        LZH - 11-28-2011, 12:14 PM
        Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by HHughes1 Click here to enlarge
        The amateurs who recorded the lap times were Randy Pobst and Justin Bell. One of them posted a 138.9 with the SLS.
        In the 458 ? That's what I was referring to. How do you know this? The list posted above just says Motor Trend. I assumed it was one of the magazine drivers. If not, then my apologies for assuming wrong.
      1. hworang00's Avatar
        hworang00 - 11-29-2011, 11:38 AM
        Man this car is beast, but me personally, I can't get on board with the wing and front end fins...and for the price difference, I don't see it being worth it over the standard c63...but I don't know the full details except the additional hp, body stuff, and top speed...still a sick car though Click here to enlarge
      1. Sticky's Avatar
        Sticky - 11-29-2011, 06:46 PM
        Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by hworang00 Click here to enlarge
        I can't get on board with the wing and front end fins...
        Those are an option.