From the Classifieds: 2012 Mercedes-AMG C 63 Black Series

One of the hottest debates in the car world right now is whether or not Mercedes-Benz stuffed up by putting an electrified four-cylinder powertrain under the bonnet of the new Mercedes-AMG C 63 sedan and related GLC 63 mid-size SUV.

Power outputs and performance figures certainly suggest it didn’t, with the new C 63 and GLC 63 easily being the quickest and most powerful iterations to date – despite being significantly heavier – but there are plenty of diehard V8 fans out there who believe AMG should’ve stuck with the tried-and-tested bent-eight recipe.

Unfortunately for them, the German car-maker’s performance division has no plans to relaunch upsized engines in its mid-size sedan, coupe or SUV, and will continue to downsize and electrify its powertrains across the board.

AMGs have always been known for being monstrous regardless of the vehicle type or size, and one of the most monstrous packages of them all was the Mercedes-AMG C 63 Black Series – the last and most formidable C-Class application of the iconic, naturally-aspirated 6.2-litre ‘M156’ V8.

Described by fans and experts around the world as a modern classic, the C 63 Black Series launched Down Under in early 2012 as the pinnacle of the W204 generation C-Class, and this ‘Fire Opal Red’ example is one of just 32 units ever sold in Australia.

Showing only 22,300km on the clock since new, this particular car is listed on carsales for a cool $299,990 – about $65,000 more than its launch price 11 years ago – and was delivered from the factory with the optional rear seats, meaning the kids can come along for the ride when you open the taps.

Some might not want to do that given the vehicle will likely double in value in another 10 years, but not giving the Black Series engine a squirt would be equally criminal given it’s one of AMG’s all-time greats.

Displacing 6208cc across eight cylinders and outputting 380kW/620Nm, the ticked-up M139 propels the hottest C-Class coupe in history from 0-100km/h in 4.2 seconds and on to a top speed of 300km/h.

Transmission duties are handled by a seven-speed automatic with paddle shifters, making it just as happy to burble around a supermarket carpark as it is tearing up its rear tyres on your favourite backroad.

Inside you’ll find an unmarked combination of leather, Racetex, Alcantara and carbon-fibre, while no tasteless (or tasteful, for that matter) modifications have been made to chassis, engine, rolling stock or body beyond the sensible paint protection film (PPF).

“Ordered without the ‘boy racer’ aero package which is easily damaged, this discreet C 63 Black with the comfort of four seats will suit many collectors and astute AMG buyers,” says the seller.

“She can only be described as ‘like new’ throughout and most importantly unmodified and as she came from AMG Affalterbach.

“This beast of a Mercedes was the product of Mercedes-AMG entering into the European DTM series in 2009/10 and was a high-performance version based on the C 63 Coupe.

“As mentioned no performance modifications have been added to this brilliant example and up to date with services and with PPF also on the front and side parts which is great added value and has maintained the original coachwork.”

If you need any extra help convincing your other half to let you pull the trigger on one of the most iconic AMGs of all time, the C 63 Black Series also comes with a five-star safety rating.

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