Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series Retro Review | Why it's the ultimate AMG

Watch our video review of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series.
There’s been many shock and awe AMGs over the years, but few have hit quite as hard as the CLK63 AMG Black Series. Launched in 2007, AMG’s engineers took a ‘regular’ hot CLK and tuned it to within an inch of its life, instantly taking it from a BMW M3 alternative to a genuine rival for the Porsche 911 GT3.
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[@salimshafie5614]

Aah, the good old days the times when AMGs were simpler and didn't care about being sensible thanks for the content

[@princesssolace4337]

Fluffy paddle? Rite...a discounted Hamster Slow Clarkson🤣🤣

[@BarryAllen-pd1jv]

Yep

[@serialced]

I was kind of surprised at the choice of presenter but after actually having watched this review, I have to say it is the best car review by a 14 year old on youtube, ever!

[@CARmagazineTV]

Hah - glad you enjoyed the video!

[@serialced]

@@CARmagazineTV Glad to see you guys can still take a lighthearted joke ;) Was indeed a good vid, keep it up!

[@ghs7714]

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[@jacksorsky343]

yea hes nailed the car presenter ethos

[@Skyl3r07]

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[@roadhouseguy]

This guy is good. I’d like to see more of his reviews.

[@CARmagazineTV]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@JeremiBulakowski]

I agree, also some of the low panning shots are amazing.

[@princesssolace4337]

@@CARmagazineTV ..How FLUFFY is the silver thingy behind the round black thing he is grabing?😁😁

[@armschoolc32]

OMG, my 2006 C55 AMG engine was built by the same technician as the one in this video! Sandro Petricca

[@basilishellas7291]

So fucking what? You feel special or something?

[@hasangenc2922]

@@basilishellas7291 gtfo

[@rajamustafa2499]

@@basilishellas7291 gtfo

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@@basilishellas7291 gtfo

[@EntropyOfTime]

thats cool dude

[@leobuckey]

3:20 "My left nipple lines up..." I'm, sorry. What?!

[@Mac-wv8uk]

He just added a bit of humour, i like it

[@busisanizzulu9267]

That raised an eyebrow fashow

[@alphabetaxenonzzzcat]

Awesome car. Old white Stig and Clarkson both raved about it(indeed I think it’s Clarkson’s actual car used in this video). One of the last normally aspirated big volume V8s that AMG used to use. I think only 55 were made in right hand drive(Clarkson owned one and Simon Cowell owned another).

[@m1co294]

Clarkson's Merc has a ZFC plate, so yes it is this one.

[@alanwayte1688]

I had one back in the day...please note it was almost impossible to drive on a wet English day...scary lack of traction...almost died twice

[@CARmagazineTV]

Yes, 100% agreed. Driving it over the weekend was an eye-opening experience.

[@corey469]

Same here... Id dread driving to work with any humidity above 90%😅

[@alanwayte1688]

I currently own an M4 and people say to me...gosh are they not a handful with to much torque....lol after Merc it feels like a 4x4

[@christennant8143]

Correct me if I’m wrong but I’m sure that’s Clarkson’s old car

[@jacksorsky343]

yep his number 14 on top 50 cars of the last 20 years

[@em9136]

Sound of ///amg is insane 🙌🏻

[@scottreynolds9274]

Great Vid, thanks so much, I've had mine for 8 years now and it's not going anywhere, simple TCU tune and the gearbox is much much better, I've never noticed the weird driving position though will have to see what your talking about tonight :).. I personally think the feedback in the wheel is fantastic.. Still to this day my car does not a single rattle or creak this car was a properly built car when compared to the newer AMG/Mercedes I own a 2015 E63s as well and the build quality in not even close to the Black..

[@CARmagazineTV]

Thanks Scott, glad you liked the video. Driving position may be a right-hand drive only issue!

[@VanishPenguin]

Might what to throw an LSD on there too ;)

[@aleechin]

Accurate review. My car clk black is tight as nails. Will never sell it. Pure pleasure to drive always.

[@quackman]

@@VanishPenguin hmm with the wink maybe I'm missing a joke, but this Black Series has an LSD.

[@ktmman3]

“Retro” is an 11 year old car these days?

[@EmperorXaozx]

In this case, it's a time when AMG made capable overpowered performance cars. Contrasted to the attitude of having an amount of milder cars that wear a special badge.

[@almighty9662]

So true im asking the same lol

[@claytonbrown5849]

The older AMG rims 😍

[@rajjy1976]

Calling a gearbox that was developed 10-15yrs ago sluggish because were used to the instant changes of today’s gearboxes is a bit silly. I’m sure it was ahead of its time back then. We’ll be complaining about the 8 speed ZF in 10yrs time calling that sluggish 🙄

[@rwpeaches]

na even back then they were rubbish

[@yousef.al-assaf]

@@rwpeaches Rubbish?!!

[@seanparsons4649]

@@yousef.al-assaf yep I had the same box in a 5.5 litre CLK500, just not as beefed up, & it was slow. But you learn to drive around it on the torque. Great cars.

[@IceMan-il7dx]

These will be even more important cars in an automated future.

[@mujtabamujeeb786]

Not sure why this was in me recommended section but this guy is good so subd. Cheers!

[@CARmagazineTV]

Thanks very much for the sub!

[@Kaipeternicolas]

The DTM AMG was the real champ in that CLK AMG series. I'm glad I got to drive both the convertible and the coupe. Absolutely insane!

[@Don-pk2uy]

Super rare

[@DouEditz]

Not the ultimate AMG. A classic yes. A legend yes. A good review yes

[@roskataqv]

Which would you praise as the ultimate?

[@Boofski]

@@roskataqv clk 55 dtm or the sls amg black series

[@JustinsSupercars]

I feel most people always forget about the CLK. It’s such a brilliant car. Also the CLK was pretty much the first car with the 6.2 liter V8 and had even more hp than a C63. Unfortunately most people don’t even know that a CLK63 exists.

[@lorenzoburger5430]

It’s probably on of the most powerful engines without any turbos

[@odfkjdhgovj]

This is the best looking Mercedes ever imo. Best sounding too.

[@happyboypokemon3345]

Lewis you should here mine

[@fmchayabusa]

This mercedes is one of the ultimate dream Mercedes benz cars of my wishlist

[@tan9640]

Stunning! Remember seeing this for the first time and being taken away by those arches

[@masterchef6694]

The AMG black series logo looks awesome...they should have stuck to that black series logo instead of adding s to the highest performance models

[@Don-pk2uy]

New black series is coming

[@yousef.al-assaf]

You can't just put black series on any model bud. It has to be a special edition.

[@Ontherunzl1]

S is not the same as black series

[@mosasako4679]

Abhijit Shetty black series still exists. Besides the R in GTR wouldve been the new BS, not the s models.

[@69putana]

What an absurd, ludicrous, pointless car. I LOVE IT!!!

[@joset.garcia8714]

This guy should be in Top Gear

[@skittlesbutwithchocolatein2274]

JOSE T. GARCIA no

[@JudgeDredd_]

I drive my 05 clk 55 amg like a maniac but I think it’s time for a Porsche. I’m looking

[@Alpinatom]

I have the W212 E63 with the 6.2 lump. It is as many say one if the best sounding AMG engines to ever be produced. I truly beast of an engine.

[@seigma5340]

1760kg... No man, that's freaking too much, I'll stay with my shitty '99 clk430

[@anonimushbosh]

4.32 errrr no... that’s exactly what they did. Obviously. Someone sign up the presenter for a skillshare on hyperbole.

[@minutiadetailing8837]

Absolutely love mine, a proper AMG

[@happyboypokemon3345]

Minutia Detailing which one do you have

[@minutiadetailing8837]

@@happyboypokemon3345 the same as in the video

[@happyboypokemon3345]

Minutia Detailing ok cool I have 2009 one there both amazing cars

[@SylvainRoby25]

Hold on... This exact car is Jeremy Clarkson’s old CLK black ! (Check the number plate)

[@CARmagazineTV]

Well spotted 😉

[@adamzz1891]

I need to drive clk 63 in autobahn germany not in america

[@Dave-in-France]

Excellent excellent video. The presenter (sorry, don't know your name) is articulate, enthusiastic and knows about sports cars. Thoroughly enjoyed this. Especially as I'm a CLK (modest version) owner .

[@CARmagazineTV]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video (and James).

[@bestleyg]

Very good review! But he’s wrong. The ‘essence’ of an AMG is the SL55 from early 2000s. 👍🏼

[@dylanmacmahon6057]

this exact car used too belong too jeremy clarkson (same plates)

[@roshanjay7]

How much better it would be with a 6 speed manual *sigh*

[@leobuckey]

This car is absolutely sinister but better than a 997 gt3? No.

[@aleatoraquila6612]

Ich liebe dieses Auto, seitdem es erschienen ist. Fahre zur Zeit einen W209 200K, spare aber jeden Cent , um mir dieses wundervolle Auto kaufen zu können.

[@mindspinn311]

Clarkson went gaga for this thing when it went on sale. He was right.

[@93455Driver]

Another great video, interesting content, great camera and sound, well edited. The UK countryside is awesome, 6.44 made me home sick for a Sunday drive in my old Pug XSi.

[@CARmagazineTV]

Thanks! It is fabulous countryside around here.

[@visiong61]

I think the CLK DTM AMG is the ultimate AMG car

[@tankkiller_2666]

AMG CLK GTR

[@thevanillaguy5173]

Nice Car, Nice Review. Pls. make more with old AMGs.

[@sokolmiftari3887]

yes this is the esence , the real amg

[@Techjunkiero]

There’s something early 2000’s about the editing and cinematography that I love about this review. Fantastic content for a great timeless car!

[@CARmagazineTV]

Glad you enjoyed the video ☺️

[@---px6oj]

hör auf zu meckern nimm dir ein englischen karren daran kannst du rummäkeln.

[@RetroWolf13]

What a whip

[@alphabetaxenonzzzcat]

The car that Clarkson once owned! I think he said that the former Stig liked it as well. Massive engine - to overcome its weight, and can actually go around corners. It’s utterly bonkers - there’s no rear seats for a start! It really is an iron fist in a velvet glove!

[@jamessheehy4895]

Literally looking at these 2 days ago and you do a video love it

[@jamessheehy4895]

DTM next please 🤓 Generally do modern classics Clio v6 Mk4 R32 B7 RS4 F10 m5 Touring Tourag R and go on to lotus Carlton etc 😎👍✌

[@LocalManMike]

makes my clk 200 kompressor seem rather mundane. still though. I'm so pleased my car has this as his bigger brother

[@dawidwilczewski9401]

The 200 kompressor is still a nice engine. I have it in my 1997 slk

[@chance8139]

WoW!! E-Class Coupe. Amazing V8 nice sound. I like it.

[@Sum_Ting_Wong]

You guys need more content. You put out 1 video per month and only have 56K subs. Small independent videos makers have you beaten.

[@alphabetaxenonzzzcat]

I think the “Black” was perhaps a reference to the black Amex card(Centurion). Keeping it exclusive.

[@alphabetaxenonzzzcat]

Both Clarkson and Simon Cowell owned a right hand drive versions in the U.K. Clarkson raged about it - he even said that the Stig(the one who revealed himself - white suited one) thought it was a good car. I think because it has a large bonnet, and the placement of the engine, it gives the car good balance. Downside - you need to have some cash to pay for the fuel bills! This thing is thirsty.

[@Anonym-kd5wf]

A true German Muscle Car

[@LR_84]

awesome, seriously nostalgic somehow

[@GerryManning1]

The sound of that V8 😍😍

[@mikey380sx]

I felt like I was watching top gear of old. Great review!

[@vasantos-re4hb]

AMG didn't bother to fix that annoying SRS warning light when the seat sensor is off track.

[@Dalamain]

This review was excellent.... the camera work, presenter and the CORRECT use of music at the right time - well done!

[@CARmagazineTV]

Glad you enjoyed the video - don’t forget to subscribe for more ☺️

[@ziggyfreud5357]

Another very nice vid JD. Excellent informative narrative and great sounding AMG V8. Cheers

[@CARmagazineTV]

Glad you enjoyed it Ziggy :)

[@HEKTIC458]

Always been a drool worthy car

[@Leonardo555ZZZ]

Great sound and vision..

[@cahaloboyle7086]

OE08 ZFC originally owned by Jeremy Clarkson

[@jorgechiubomberos]

Very dice review. It's very difficult to handle under rain. Can't turn off traction controll. But that's expected. No back seats on the coupe, I think it really was too much for what it saves in weight. It takes away the practicality for a weekend car. I made some removable custom ones. I like the lack of supercharged bullshit and there are easy to maintain. Not all that electronic bullshit. Just make shure your engine mounts are upgraded. I even used it with regular gas, and still performs well. Can't go wrong with these car, even today. Fun car.

[@BenzinioB]

41 Tesla owners disliked one of the greatest car ever made...

[@cancimcem]

I think retro is clk dtm amg

[@RickyBobby666]

Awesome video. Well presented

[@mickbenson9161]

Turbos ruined the German sports saloons

[@UniqueS85]

Beautifully edited, excellent presenter. Have a sub

[@CARmagazineTV]

Thanks very much for the sub!

[@karolisj.5090]

A standing ovation for such an excellent review!

[@CARmagazineTV]

Thanks very much!

[@benjaminm2994]

Because it still has a real motor in it. Not a 4 banger.

[@mphoramudzwagi7292]

I like this channel, guy is good

[@staceymcgrath3376]

If only there was a manual variant 🙄

[@grider8344]

I just get in and drive mine very hard.

[@happyboypokemon3345]

This is an amazing video and you should try the 2009 clk 63 it sounds amazing

[@botezatuandrei1312]

This car is not meant for you, bro

[@weareallconnected237]

AMG are old news the tuning companies based in Germany nowadays are unbelievable

[@rickw8645]

😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@jacarrihalp7362]

I have a call 350

[@Aldo-Music-Channel]

Awesome car and great review 👏 👏 👍

[@CARmagazineTV]

Much appreciated Aldo!

[@nkosinathintanzi4017]

Good my man

[@carszzzzz]

Beautiful

[@千紫-f3p]

AMG was special model but now AMG AMG AMG....

[@farnum3297]

great car, but it's not a 997 rival by any means..

[@M1.942]

Just saying that cars probably as old as the presenter

[@CARmagazineTV]

Not quite! 😉

[@S2kBPRIME]

Very well done review!

[@CARmagazineTV]

Thanks!

[@aaron___6014]

I remember seeing these as pace cars for formula 1 races back in the day

[@rudygay9329]

This Cars main competitor was the Bmw e63 m6

[@gringo7318]

bro just by a normal car where the wheel is on the left side

[@M1.942]

This was my favourite Mercedes back in the day

[@beeswax888]

Glad this vid popped up! I’m subbed to Parkers channel but didn’t know about this one, struth! Lol that was funny not heard that word for years.

[@CARmagazineTV]

Glad you’re enjoying the channels ☺️

[@ghostrecon9951]

Dude, you're driving up the price shhhhh.

[@CARmagazineTV]

Our bad ;)

[@juliocastellanos4740]

Nice review men👍 now look for a slk55 amg black series those are more rare

[@tayovincent8113]

What about the CLK DTM for best CLK

[@ijohnwong1813]

This review of a mercedes amg is serious yet still enjoyable to watch because if how the presenter represents the cars attitude, its not boring GOOD ONE👌

[@CARmagazineTV]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@princesssolace4337]

Yeap!!! That is a CAR alrite!!👍✊✊

[@СергейЛаташ]

Best video!!!супер))))

[@mzmotors675LT]

Please post more content.

[@CARmagazineTV]

We’re trying!

[@afonsopais2134]

James Dennison, great review. Hope to see a lot more of your videos. Cheers!

[@CARmagazineTV]

Glad you enjoyed it! More on the way ☺️

[@warnpassion]

This video earned you an instant subscription. Great car, review, reviewer and video. Well done.

[@CARmagazineTV]

Thanks! Glad you appreciated the video. More of the good stuff on the way.

[@skzstyle]

One of my favourite car on most wanted🤷🏻‍♂️😅