2014 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Edition 507 - A Friendlier Black Series

Was the $107,605 C63 AMG Black Series a bit too nutty for you? No problem-Mercedes-Benz has something a bit less ostentatious, called the Edition 507.

The big news starts under the hood. Benz engineers have modified the M156 naturally aspirated 6.2-literV-8 to produce 507hp (hence the name) and 450 lb-ft of torque, representing a 56-hp and 7-lb-ft bump over a standard C63 AMG. That’s 26 more hp than a car equipped with the $6050 AMG Development Package ($70,985 total), which will be discontinued once the Edition 507 arrives. Engine modifications mimic those of the Black Series as Benz turns to the SLS AMG's parts bin for its forged pistons, new connecting rods, and a lightweight crankshaft for a total weight savings of 6.6 pounds. A revised engine control unit rounds off the engine modifications.

That’s 26 more hp than a car equipped with the $6050 AMG Development Package ($70,985 total), which will be discontinued once the Edition 507 arrives.

The C63 AMG Edition 50Ts power is sent to the rear wheels via AMGS seven-speed wet- clutch automatic transmission, and Mercedes claims the car will accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 41 seconds-0.3 second quicker than the regular C63 AMG and 0.2 second quicker than the Development Package model. For reference, we tested a C63 AMG coupe with the Development Package and achieved a 0-60 mph of just 3.7 seconds, same as the Black Series.

In addition to the engine mods, the Edition 507 will sport an upgraded braking system with compound brake discs that are lighter and more resistant to fade compared with the regular units. Six-piston calipers are fitted up front, and four-piston clampers are used out back. The special C63 also gets exclusive 19-inch lightweight forged rims.

For reference, we tested a C63 AMG coupe with the Development Package and achieved a 0-60 mph of just 3.7 seconds, same as the Black Series.

Distinct visual cues start up front, where the Edition 507 is fitted with the same vented hood as the C63 Black Series, with high-gloss black exterior accents. A matte gray "AMG sports stripe" is placed above the rocker panels and an exclusive Designo Magno Platinum matte exterior paint finish is available. Inside, customers can choose between Designo leather or a combination of Designo leather and a suede-like material. The instrument panel will feature exclusive red accents, and an Edition 507 badge is affixed on the passenger side dashboard trim. The steering wheel is covered in Alcantara with contrasting stitching and has a 12-oclock marking.

Pricing will be announced closer to launch this summer, but we expect the Edition 507 to start in the low 70s.

Inside, customers can choose between Designo leather or a combination of Designo leather and a suede-like material.