Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Black Series - One Take

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The Mercedes CLK63 AMG Black Series was the first indicator that AMG, Merc's in-house tuning department, wanted control of their own destiny. With a 500-horsepower version of the naturally aspirated 6.2L V8, widened fenders, bigger brakes, and a racing inspired interior, the Black Series is destined to become a future classic. This example is nearly showroom fresh with only 16,000 miles on it, and makes us jelly for Benzo power.

[@MossPalone]

Anyone else love those multi spoke wheels?

[@klasseact6663]

...HUGE fan of the wheels!!

[@nirsman23]

Love them!

[@CrossWindsPat]

Some of the sickest OEM wheels ever!

[@davideleonardi8269]

luxury and sporty at the same time

[@nikosleonardos5348]

They're actually a single piece of aluminum

[@ChaosphereIX]

One of the greatest sounding V8s of all time.

[@user-hr2zy7ct8h]

yup, I'm thankful the new GT racecar still uses the big old engine instead of that farting crap they produce nowadays.

[@ChaosphereIX]

ye ye yeah, very few newer cars sound as good or better than their predecessors. Only one that comes to mind readily is the Aston Martin GT8 - building upon an already brutal sountrack. WEC Mercs use the twin turbo motor though right?

[@stephane_edouard]

After the F355...

[@JuanyJuanes]

amg v8's sound amazingly fierce

[@AustinEhm]

+JuanyJuanes not the new ones. Sound like shit

[@stereolababy]

it's not bone stock-there are air fresheners in the vents

[@Mrnoodlezxd]

😂

[@selfproclaimednobody4614]

haha.

[@justinid.4784]

🌲 'lil tree

[@TheGabe92]

Black ice for life bruh

[@dy3812]

Only 4-5hp per freshener though, not enough to justify title of "modded".

[@ryanrobinson2401]

This is one of my favorite cars of all time. It looks impeccable. It was the formula 1 pace car back in the Schumacher era.

[@storck08]

It was sold from 2007, so it's a post Schumacher era car. Certainly post his Ferrari era.

[@transdayofrevenge]

He's referring to the previous generation. That was an F1 safety car.

[@transdayofrevenge]

My mistake, the CLK63 AMG was also an F1 safety car in 2006-07.

[@ArrtusMusic]

That was no helicopter; that's what the car really sounds like from the outside.

[@karespratt5131]

Yes it was a helicopter.

[@larsvandriel2875]

+Kares Pratt no shit

[@rs7464_]

I need an AMG in my life

[@MattyD209]

I always remember this car by Jeremy Clarkson's review when he asked "When's the last time you took for car out in the morning for a drive with no destination, but just to drive it" or something of that nature. Really awesome car.

[@realtywithseankemp9704]

Could you imagine AMG and M division getting together to produce one seriously outrageous and exclusive Super Sedan and Supercar. BMW suspension, gearbox, amg engine and interior. That sounds like a seriously wild ass ride and i.would pay so fucking much for it. My c63 has been such a dream and i swear to god i.will buy another c63 with the m156 in the future

[@RoadsUntraveled]

This and the SL65 AMG Black Series are the two greatest Mercedes in existence.

[@willywillywillywillywilly]

Euro spec sl65. The us spec is 500 lbs heavier!

[@evrensokmener5787]

I agree. one of the best mercs ever built.

[@alexchavez6203]

SLS black ?

[@andeleputo89]

Can't forget the SLR

[@ajovialyoutubecommenter8691]

W124 Hammer and 500e IMO should be included to that list

[@evrensokmener5787]

One of the best Mercs ever built. Please don't modify this its a collectors item.

[@okcivicx693]

Just got here from the Tesla review, thank god for the engine noise

[@geefrobainnejoint]

That sound... amg's are so hot

[@Maybe1Someday]

Matt: "You need to work for one of these" College Kid: Kappa

[@Gr3ypool]

lmao ive seen that joke what does that mean?

[@Kingwboxing]

Kappa means sarcasm. You have to look up the picture to understand.

[@FrenchValleyAirport]

its a twitch.tv thing

[@markm0000]

@6:44 the kid is either a shop for USC or has daddy's money.

[@TomCogan]

+Greg A Keepo

[@lejink]

Definitely a safe investment as long as he can keep the miles down

[@Rottensteam]

Impossible to keep the miles down om that beast!

[@BalkanBoyBiH]

i would drive that car every day its a monster

[@foadrightnow5725]

I don't think you'd get hurt too bad on it. As long as you keep a good documented service history on it and keep it in always-detailed condition. Unless, of course, you REALLY rack up the miles. Which, let's face it, would be damn near impossible not to do in this machine!

[@apt62]

With Mercedes its really hard to tell, especially AMG cars. Over the yrs there are only couple AMG models thats worth collecting. I guess time will tell.

[@skorpsaiyan2361]

Mine has 103k miles lol. Why the hell keep miles low, cars are meant to be driven.

[@Christobevii3]

hey cousin want to go bowling

[@Nadem3254]

LMFAO

[@FrenchValleyAirport]

LOL

[@IkeLuvNY]

HAHAHAAHAH!!!!!!!! Hilarious

[@sashoxxx]

That's the comment I was looking for!

[@Themayseffect]

COUSIN>>>IT IS YOUR COUSINN!

[@JAMAL12382]

The day we see a CLKGTR on this show

[@rare6499]

This is one of my favourites. Absolutely beautiful car. Good on him for keeping it stock, there really is no need to fuck around with this car.

[@storck08]

When these came out one guy from my hometown bought one. What a beast this car is. The sound, the looks, it's just a beast. A spectacle on wheels and future classic for sure. Probably the best benz of this era except for the SLR and very rare CLK DTM.

[@Bartie96]

I love how a few times in this video, Matt revs it out all the way after staying at around the same rpm for a while. It had me thinking "oh wow, there was a whole lot of revs left". That thought makes me really appreciate this engine.

[@bwest6275]

Good on Matt to correctly state 6,2L. Also well noted on the sharp steering. One of the finest steering systems available from AMG, if not top 5 in the world in terms of accuracy and feel. Hands down the coolest car Mercedes has ever built, for me at least.

[@aaa84gt]

Yes yes YES!!!! THANK YOU MATT! Never thought I'd see one of my all time favorites here! Most exciting review to see, ever!

[@vonHammersmark]

Hi Matt, I just bought a shirt and I am glad that international shipping to Germany was possible - I hope sales will help to keep the show running. I love your videos, love your podcast. Sometimes I can't even keep up because of the frequency you're producing new content. Your seemingly unfiltered opinion on cars gives it so much personality which is why you are one of my all time favorite car show hosts. Thank you for that.

[@TheSmokingTire]

Thanks!

[@vdochev]

Like Clarkson said: "It was made to make you happy. It was built for fun". Nothing else matters.

[@royalal]

Great channel and content! Awesome that people get to share their cars with the world and you help make it happen. Keep up the good work.

[@TheGlovedDriver]

one of my all time favourite merc!

[@DEEuroworks]

Best Mercedes in recent 30-40 years. Thanks for the video Matt and to the owner.

[@DietmarDyck]

Thanks for supporting the All Blacks Matt :-) One of my fav cars, that NA V8 what a beauty.

[@twots22]

I was eager to watch this one. True Dat! You do have to earn to get a nice WHIP. So keep watchin & go to work. Cant wait for my TEE. Thank you all to the hard work (I am not sure if Matt considers this work) lol. Keepin it real in VT.

[@ftffighter]

Thank you for keeping this rare beast stock :)

[@LTCTTM]

I really appreciate how much this guy respects the car and the owner!

[@sourwords1808]

one of the best cars with one of the best one takes. thanks matt.

[@gianhet]

That was a great video, and that car is amazing too :D

[@KOOOOPATROOOOOPA]

So glad you could do one of these, w209 black series is amazing

[@StPaul76]

One of my all time favourite cars.. A German power coupé with a huge V8.. Thanks for the video!

[@cliffsimms8520]

much appreciated on this video and the car itself.

[@mejinuf1]

Cheers Matt brilliant review, that v8 sounds brutal, love it!

[@chrissorreda4982]

Now this is BEAUTIFUL.

[@mattwasilewicz9677]

Very nice car man. Really makes me miss my C63 507. That engine is an absolute masterpiece

[@MaTtRoSiTy]

Dude in my area has one but with aftermarket exhaust that makes it a lot louder - it sounds incredible! Lots of Holdens with LS engines around here too but the Mercedes has such a distinctive sound it really stands out. Great cars

[@futuredk89]

I liked this video while the ad was playing. That's how much I love the black series.

[@PsnYoungin580]

15:23 Greg's reaction is golden

[@Skelly2tone]

forsure one of those cars that most people will brush off but if you know about it then you really know about. Truly stunning sounding V8.

[@quickz187]

Aside the great cars you review, I also really enjoy watching the owners reactions to a stranger drive there car the way you do.

[@NYEXPOSED]

very nice car it's like it's timeless it still looks so good.

[@SpxllingError]

This car has been my dream car forever. Easily my favorite video yet.

[@Valdismith]

I am a car guy, I remember shades, models, occasions, I was on a summer exchange internship to work in Steamboat Springs Colorado in the summer of 2006, and I can swear I saw such a car with the AMG63 badges, they seemed authentic, the whole car did, and I was so amazed because in Europe I had never seen one of those CLK AMG's with the 63, they were all having the up to the moment 55AMG engine, like the E class, and the S class previous models had at the time. But they say the car was imported in US from 2007+

[@bargym2312]

The only thing these videos are missing are the overplayed captions like they used to put on that Blind Date show.. lol what a bucket list car though.. wow! Great vid! Thankse

[@TheJMedia]

Such a beautiful car! Love the fender flares on the car!

[@chrisdooley6468]

If I spent that much money I'd have to drive it a lot more. One of my favorite Mercs of all time. Not much can hang with it on the highway I think :)

[@Turkeynek]

This car is AMAZING. Godd its really hard to believe this car exists. So much presence and "swag" as the new generation would say.

[@JEdmund81]

Cool car, looks and sounds great!

[@erick99able]

Fell totally in love with this car 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@allanb3222]

About time!!:))

[@ChrisDorgan]

that's a lovely example! guy should be proud of that!

[@foadrightnow5725]

Beautiful bad ass car! And easily one of THE best sounding exhaust of any car out there! I WANT one!

[@beeeneee]

Very nice car, cool talk!

[@Euphorica]

love these

[@Davegvg3576]

HAHa ! Looks like a ball guys! Fun riding with you Matt!

[@klasseact6663]

Without a doubt, one of the top 3 best sounding NA V8's ever made in the history of the world!

[@offdatgogo]

Makes me miss my CLK500. Very sold machine with zero mechanical issues. It was black too. Just not a Black Series. But I just ordered a black TST vintage tee!

[@Wonsdloc]

Still one of my favorite Mercedes. 5 minutes after my first drive in one, I also hope to own one someday.

[@Dragunov302]

M156 v8, you were my favorite for sound, power, and design. you will be missed 😭

[@ranmas2004]

This car is AWESOME!!

[@slowlydistancing]

This is a review worth watching

[@HollandN54]

OMG dream video !!!!!!!! Favourite channel favourite car WOW YES

[@futuredk89]

I may be late but have you ever uploaded a one take on your vanquish !? I would love to see that video and I'm sure a lot of people would too

[@bvchaos]

Love the show cant wait to get my T!!!

[@st421D]

One of my favorite Mercs ever. Such an amazing car. That being said, I can't imagine parting with a GT3.

[@rockie071]

Love my CLK63 BS. Its such a unique car that is a real head turner to those that know! Mine looks just like this one and is bone stock 36,000 miles. Both Renntech and Westec have transmission upgrades that provide rev matching and quicker shifts. If I decide to keep it for while I'm definitely going to get it done.

[@donsmith8126]

One of the best amgs ever in my opinion.

[@Freimopp777]

CLK DTM AMG next

[@TomCogan]

One can wish

[@SteveOziel]

2 of them are sitting at MB of Laguna Niguel, 1 orange and 1 silver cabriolet

[@spooksmagee]

Cool dude. Props to him keeping it stock.

[@runslaTe]

I remember the silver one on Top Gear...brutal sound...what a car

[@teamcreem]

Always wanted this car, I daily a black c55 amg such a fun car.

[@993mike]

I think this whole last generation of normally aspirated performance cars, especially if they come with manuals, will be solid values going forward. This car, the e92 V-8 M3, the RS4 V-8, the 997.2 GT3, GT4, Ferrari 458, etc - all great cars that don't really on the mixed bag that forced induction gives you.

[@kanob6440]

Sounds amazing

[@district5rookie]

Absolutely flawless design.

[@dominicancheif117]

I love it! such an awesome car

[@kabob21]

If only AMG ever bothered making a Black Series car with a manual transmission, I would have bought one of their cars already :-\

[@yevahcueto3095]

First Mercedes with a 7 speed auto was a 2003-2004 S500. My 2007 CLK63 convertible also has the 7 speed auto.

[@Billeh556]

Ill take this over any modern AMG model with the exception of the GT any day of the week. So cool!

[@gjodexter]

Are you doing any reviews when you are in the Detroit area?

[@GT-gt4bf]

I love this thing! Love it love it

[@georgetinawi8215]

3:34 perfect reaction to what Matt says

[@jordanberry4824]

One of my favorite cars!

[@konstantinoalexander5936]

I learned the same about downshifting on my old benz.. Don't even have to be on WOT.. But a little bit of gas even. It's weird but it works haha.

[@alexf4894]

One of those cars i wish he drove harder when he did this OneTake. Such an awesome and sexy car.

[@romeomashile8367]

Love the amgs, anything amg tickles my fancy. I plan to buy the W204 C63 amg some day soon

[@iamEooe]

what a nice and humble guy.!

[@O7ACON83]

Nice car!

[@dinodidic288]

one of my favourite benz of all time... definetly the most beautiful one.

[@SonnyVisual]

sick car!!!

[@skorpinox]

I love this car so much... so rare!

[@jpfry1]

This is a sweet car!

[@robotaz]

love this car!

[@RickyJnum1FAN]

Is there any way you can update the transmission? with a tune or something? that woud be awesome

[@husnainmanzoor9158]

Damn man, that is one beast of a car!!

[@rolon-ew5kl]

One of my dream Mercedes car.

[@skrinix]

Love this car. That v8 is incredible.

[@atascatorDAOC]

What a great sounding V8! Not the best canyon carver but its a truly awesome car. I would DD it for sure if I could afford it!