Jaguar Service and Repair Redwood City - Lapping Le Mans with 1956's version of a dash cam - Bosch European Redwood City - (650) 368-3000

Mike Hawthorne and Ivor Bueb won The 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1955 driving a Jaguar D-Type. The following year, a few days before the race, a British broadcaster put cameras on Hawthorne's car, hung a mic from a plate on his race suit and had him narrate a lap of the Circuit de la Sarthe.

It is compelling viewing. A new pit complex was built after the massive accident on the front straight in 1955, but this was still a time when crews prepped for the race on roads that were open to the public. Hawthorne's lap includes maneuvers to avoid bicyclists and cars, and gems like letting us know that doing 185 miles per hour down the Mulsanne Straight was where you could "relax a little, recover your energy." Watch him work it like the men of old in the video below.

Mike Hawthorn(Lemans winner 1955) driving a preview lap on the Lemans track in a Jaguar.(1956!) fromMotorsportMediaNL on Vimeo.  

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Mercedes Service and Repair Redwood City - History of the Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Roadster - Bosch European Redwood City - (650) 368-3000

After producing only 20 of the 25 CLK GTR Coupes, HWA decided to build the remaining five as roadsters. Unlike the Coupe, they have a rear wing supported by normal stanchions and built up headrests with intake scoops. Each was specially built for an individual customer and had a huge list of standard options including air conditioning and a luggage set.

The company behind the GTR Roadster is HWA GmbH and they have a long history developing Mercedes-Benz race cars. Since 1967, HWA have been producing cars such as the CLK DTM touring cars and other one-of creations. Naturally, HWA also worked with AMG on many of these projects.

Back in 1999, DaimlerChrysler acquired AMG, renaming it to Mercedes AMG GmbH. In doing so they effectively separated HWA from AMG developments. This left the 170-employee firm with independence over its products and let the company produce the stunning CLK GTR Roadster.

In November of 1998 the very first road-going CLK GTR was completed to homologate the GT1 racecar. GTRs competed in every round of the 1997 FIA GT Championship against the Porsche GT1 and McLaren F1. Drivers Bernd Schneider and Klaus Ludwig took many victories and helped the factory team win the FIA's championship in 1997 and 1998. Riding on this success, HWA decided to sell a road-going variant and limited production to 25 examples.

While the front end of the GTR had a resemblance to the front-engined CLK saloon it was named after, the GTR was entirely new. The road cars (Straßenversion) mimicked the race cars almost entirely from the outside, but featured more forgiving suspension, a lush interior and an integrated wing.

The technology used to beat the competition on the track is bred into the CLK GTR. The basis of the car is a race-proven, carbon fiber and aluminum honeycomb monocoque. Protection for the occupants is provided by an integrated steel roll cage with rigid crash-impact boxes. The suspension is all inboard, like the race car and the ride-height is adjustable. The entire body is made from carbon fiber.

Powering the GTR was the M120 V12 based off the SL600. It displaced 6.9 liters and produced around 600bhp. Mated to the monocoque tub and sequential gearbox, the engine was a stressed member of the chassis. A six-speed sequential-manual transmission is fitted to the power plant with gear change by buttons on the steering wheel. Some customers had their car ordered or upgraded with the 7.3 liter engine.

Inside the car was very well appointed with a bespoke instrument cluster, a leather clad steering wheel with integrated airbag, air conditioning, an audio system, adjustable pedals, four point seat belts and luggage pods with set of seven suitcases.

Chassis

 

Limited Edition No. 1-First CLK GTR Roadster produced and used to promote the next four. Completed in 2003 with chassis number WDB2973971Y000037. Painted silver with dark blue leather interior. Offered by Classic Car Collection in Switzerland for many years at $1,200,000USD or €850,000.

Limited Edition No. 2-Completed in Silver with purple upholstery chassis WDB2973971Y000032. Only example ordered in right hand drive. Original price tag was €1,300,000. Sold at RM Auctions' 2009 Automobiles of London sale for £616,000 ($1,000,000 USD)

Limited Edition No. 5-Bought by Mark Johnston to promote his Calabasas Mercedes-Benz dealership. During a customer test drive the engine oil light came on and the transmission only lasted 10 blocks. Threatened to sue Mercedes-Benz and HWA for the price of the car.

source: http://www.supercars.net/cars/2173.html

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Range Rover Service and Repair Redwood City - Land Rover to field diesel-hybrid Range Rover and Sport models in US - Bosch European Redwood City - (650) 368-3000

Land Rover is expected to introduce a new diesel hybrid powertrain for use on the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport at the Frankfurt Motor Show later this year, and while our report last week indicated that these models wouldn't be sold here, Edmunds is reporting otherwise.

The stricter Euro 6 emissions regulations will be closer to what is required from diesel engines here in the US, which means that automakers will no longer have to develop a US-specific engine. Furthermore, Edmunds also says that sales of diesel cars and SUVs grew by 24 percent from 2010 to 2012, so this increased popularity could also play a big role in these vehicles being offered here. For Land Rover, it would pare its 3.0-liter diesel V6 with a version of the ZF eight-speed automatic transmission that uses an integrated electric motor.

 

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Lexus Service and Repair Redwood City - Lexus RX History - Bosch European Redwood City - (650) 368-3000

The Lexus RX is a luxurious mid-size family crossover with seating for five, and it's one of Toyota's best-selling models. It's the most-affordable Lexus crossover in the lineup, and it's loosely related to the Toyota Highlander, Venza, Avalon and Camry.

Over the past decade, in wealthier areas especially, the Lexus RX has become as ubiquitous as some minivan models and is without a doubt the least exclusive (and best-selling) Lexus model. That said, the RX has been a luxury-vehicle benchmark and has taken on a wide range of models, including the Acura MDX, BMW X5, Hyundai Veracruz, Mercedes-Benz ML-Class, Audi Q7, and Lincoln MKX.

The first-generation RX 300, introduced for 1999, was offered in only one trim, with a limited number of options, and included the same 220-horsepower, 3.0-liter V-6 that was featured in the ES 300 sedan. Power was delivered with a four-speed automatic transmission through either front- or all-wheel drive. For 2001, the RX 300 saw slightly different styling plus a new list of options, with electronic stability control made standard.

For 2004, it was redesigned and renamed the RX 330, getting a larger, stronger 230-hp (or 223-hp), 3.3-liter V-6 plus a five-speed automatic. The RX's overall size and formula remained the same, though its styling inside and out was smoother, with substantially improved materials. For 2007 and 2008, the RX was renamed the RX 350, as it gained the higher-output 3.5-liter V-6 that was introduced on a number of Toyota and Lexus products. One of the key attributes of this second-generation RX is that quite early on it offered a number of high-tech features that weren't found on many other luxury vehicles in its segment or price range at the time, including the Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) and Dynamic Laser Cruise Control.

The current version of the RX made its debut for 2009. Although the RX was again completely redesigned, it carried over with the same engine, now making 275 hp, and didn't look all that much different from the outside than the models before it—particularly the 2004-2008 models—though the design of the instrument panel was significantly changed this time around, becoming more swoopy and curvaceous, materials again given a big upgrade. In a review of the 2009 Lexus RX 350, we called it "a dependable, luxurious isolation chamber that performs responsively though not lively." Top features on the latest RX include heated and ventilated seats, power heated mirrors, a heads-up system, and an updated navigation system with XM NavTraffic and NavWeather.

The RX isn't intended for heavy towing use or off-roading, but it will do light versions of both. All-wheel-drive RX models come with a diff-lock mode for deep snow or sand/mud, and most RX models will tow 3,500 pounds, which is good compared to cars but not close to that of mid-size truck-based SUVs. Neither is the RX intended as a minivan substitute; while many models its size and smaller have offered a third-row seat, the RX has always boasted good seating for five adults, in two rows.

Safety and reliability are strong reasons to choose the RX, as much as luxury and comfort. The current RX has achieved top ratings from both crash-test agencies. Also, the RX has been a very reliable vehicle its entire run, and resale value is strong no matter what the year.

The 2013 Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h have been given an updated front-end appearance, with a new grille to bring the front-end design more in line with the GS sport sedans' look. Other than a few other smaller changes, the RX continues unchanged, although the RX 450h has been given a Sport mode, and its own F-Sport model, to offer better responsiveness.

source: http://www.thecarconnection.com/cars/lexus_rx-350

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Audi Service and Repair Redwood City - Audi Buys Their Dream Car: 1939 Auto Union Type D - Bosch European Redwood City (650) 368-3000

Yesterday our dream car was a 2012 Audi R8. What if you are Audi? It turns out Audi's dream car was a famous 1939 Auto Union twin-supercharger Type D that it was finally able to buy a few weeks ago.

 The price? Undisclosed.

The car in question was expected to fetch over $10 million when it was last up for auction a few years ago. It was eventually sold to an unnamed private collector who presumably just sold it to Audi.

Audi now owns three of the five remaining Auto Union race cars that have survived out of the 20 or so originally built in the 1930s. "This is one of the most emotional moments in our heritage work for Audi AG – we have come full circle," says Thomas Frank, Head of Audi Tradition. "20 years ago we would never have dreamed that such a thing would be possible!"

The Audi R8 can rightly claim to be a direct descendent of the famous Auto Union race cars. The Auto Unions were highly advanced rear engine Grand Prix cars that were designed by Professor Ferdinand Porsche. And, it was his grandson, Ferdinand Piëch, who helped inspire the Quattro system that is a key part of the R8's success.

The history of the 485 horsepower, 3-liter V-12 1939 Auto Union twin-supercharger Type D, which has a top speed of 205 mph, is fascinating. After World War II most of the race cars were carted off to Russia as Auto Union's headquarters were in East Germany. They then disappeared or were stripped for parts or used for research. Paul Karassik, a Russian immigrant living in Florida, had been a spectator in Belgrade at the last Grand Prix before the war. During the 1970s his dream was to find the Auto Unions in the USSR. It took the better part of a decade, but he was able to track down two surviving Auto Unions and after much negotiation he was able to get the parts out from behind the Iron Curtain.

Audi helped with the restoration of the two cars by Crosthwaite & Gardiner in England. They had to be fitted with new bodies, built from scratch, as most of the original body panels were missing. Eventually Audi purchased Karassik's 1938 Type C in 1998. Karassik sold the Type D in 1999 to a private collector who then put it up for auction a few years ago.

Audi plans to display the Auto Union Type D at the Audi museum in Ingolstadt. But first of all, Audi's newest "dream car" makes a guest appearance at the Goodwood Revival in England, from September 14 to 16. Despite their age, these cars are still one of the most exciting race cars to listen to and watch.

source: http://www.roadandtrack.com/go/news/classic-cars/audi-buys-their-dream-car-1939-auto-union-type-d-37850

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BMW Service and Repair Redwood City - History of the BMW 3.0 CSL - Bosch European Redwood City (650) 368-3000

MODEL HISTORY

The timeless and beautiful shape of the big BMW coupe was first conceived back in 1965 in the 2L coupe by Karmann, it developed into the e9 chassis in 1968 and production continued until the final model rolled of the production line in 1975. The introduction of the coupe in 1968 signalled BMWs intention to return to the luxury car market sector, an area it had been forced to ignore for years while it struggled to turn around its fortunes during the early 60s. Early cars were all carbureted until the adoption of Bosch fuel injection in the 3L CSi.

 Hugely important in BMW motorsport history was the homologation special CSL (coupe sport leicht) which offered an aluminium bonnet, boot and doors with little in the way of luxury equipment, weight saving was also achieved by using thinner gauge steel in the construction of the body. To qualify the car for racing in the over 3 litre division, capacity of the engine was re bored and quoted as 3003cc which in road trim resulted in 200bhp at 5500rpm. The CSL label needed only 1000 cars to make it eligible to race. It was developed by a separate division in BMW AG which would later become BMW Motorsport GmbH. While the CSL does not carry the M badge many consider this as the first ever M car and one that first carried the tri colour motorsport livery.

Racing achievement - It is rare that a competition car lasts more than four seasons, infact by the time a race car is winning it is usually obsolete and designers are developing its successor. Such was the achievement of the coupe in international racing that it raced from 1969 through to 1978 and even then in 78 still won its fifth European touring car championship against stiff competition. Exploring the success of the CSL during its motorsport career is an impossible task to do here on this page, there is too much of it! Further reading and viewing is highly recommended as drivers such as Hans Stuck and Dieter Quester all wrestled the Munich monster in various Works, Alpina and Schnitzer incarnations from Group 2 400bhp cars to Group 5 750bhp fire breathing turbo rockets. 

 Just 500 RHD CSLs were produced and nearly all had additional equipment over the LHD car to help aid the drivability of the car on a day to day basis. These additional options were grouped and labeled the 'City Package' and included power glass front and rear windows, power steering, interior bonnet release, chrome CSi front and rear bumpers and a tool kit.

source: http://www.4starclassics.com

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Land Rover Service and Repair Redwood City - Land Rover Evoque Review - Bosch European Redwood City

 

Introduction

Typically, Land Rover introduces a new sport-utility vehicle to the world amid the backdrop of the Scottish Highlands or perhaps the Okavango Delta. The 2012 Range Rover Evoque, on the other hand, made its grand urban debut preening alongside Posh Spice. You see, Mrs. Beckham herself was a consultant in the creation of this new baby Range Rover. Though we're guessing her input had more to do with color combinations than transmission programming, the association alone should tell you that the new Evoque is a bit different from the Land Rover norm.

The Evoque features updated underpinnings from the Land Rover LR2, but from that rather disappointing DNA pool, spawns a substantially better vehicle. Rather than the LR2's lethargic and inefficient inline-6, the Evoque gets a turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces class-competitive power and fuel economy. All-wheel drive is standard and comes with Land Rover's Terrain Response System. With settings for various on- and off-roading environments, this technology (lifted from the big boy Range Rover) helps the Evoque be more than just a cool car for people who wanna be like Posh Spice.

Style is another point of differentiation. The Evoque is the only model within the growing compact luxury SUV segment to offer two different body styles: a traditional four-door and a two-door known as the Coupe. Land Rover also offers contrasting roof colors, myriad interior color combinations and three "design themes" in lieu of traditional trim levels for further customization.

Overall, the 2012 Range Rover Evoque offers up a lot more character than other vehicles in its class. But much as a Mini Cooper sacrifices functionality for fashion, so, too, does the Evoque. Relative to its main competitors -- the Audi Q5, BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class -- the Evoque loses out in terms of cargo space and, in the case of the Coupe, rear-seat access. The Evoque also has a higher base price than those models, though it counters that with more standard equipment. So Victoria Beckham or no, the 2012 Range Rover Evoque is a lot more than just an automotive fashion accessory. If that's all you want it for, however, we doubt it'll disappoint.

Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options

The 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is a small luxury crossover SUV available in four-door and two-door (Coupe) body styles. Both come in a single trim level known as Pure Plus, but there are "design themes" known as Dynamic and Prestige that mostly alter the Evoque cosmetically with different materials, color choices and design flourishes.

Standard equipment on the Pure Plus includes 19-inch wheels, the Land Rover Terrain Response system, hill start assist, front and rear foglights, automatic wipers, a rearview camera, front and rear parking sensors, a power liftgate, a panoramic sunroof, keyless ignition, dual-zone automatic climate control, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, power front seats (six-way driver, four-way passenger), leather upholstery, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, a touchscreen electronics interface and an 11-speaker sound system with a CD player, an auxiliary audio jack and two USB audio jacks. The Coupe can be had with a two-person rear seat as a no-cost option.

The Pure Premium package adds adaptive xenon headlamps with automatic high beams and LED accents, a blind-spot warning system, a 360-degree parking camera system, keyless ignition/entry, a navigation system (optional separately) and a 17-speaker surround-sound audio system with a 10-CD changer. If you don't need all that, the Pure Plus can be had separately with the Vision Assist package that adds the xenon headlamps as well as the blind-spot warning and camera parking systems.

The Dynamic package includes all Pure Premium equipment but features a sportier ambience with unique 19-inch wheels, different trim inside and out, a rear skid plate, different color choices and perforated leather. The Adaptive Dynamics package adds an adaptive suspension to the Dynamic package. The Dynamic is also available with a contrasting color roof.

The Prestige (four-door only) is similar in concept to the Dynamic, but features more luxurious design items. It also gets richer, more supple leather, as well as additional front seat adjustments.

Every Evoque can be equipped with optional satellite and HD radio (bundled together), 20-inch wheels and a Climate Comfort package, which consists of heating for the front seats, steering wheel, windshield washer jets and windshield. All but the base Pure Plus can be equipped with a rear-seat entertainment system.

Powertrains and Performance

Every 2012 Range Rover Evoque comes with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 240 horsepower and 250 pound-feet of torque. Also standard are a six-speed automatic transmission and an all-wheel-drive system with Land Rover's Terrain Response off-roading technology.

In Edmunds performance testing, an Evoque went from zero to 60 mph in 7.4 seconds -- a bit slower than average for the compact luxury SUV class. However, its EPA fuel economy estimates are better than average at 18 mpg city/28 mpg highway and 22 mpg combined.

Safety

Every 2012 Range Rover Evoque comes standard with antilock brakes, stability and traction control, trailer sway control, front side airbags and side curtain airbags. Also standard are parking sensors and a rearview camera.

In Edmunds brake testing, an Evoque Pure with 20-inch wheels came to a stop from 60 mph in an impressive 118 feet.

Interior Design and Special Features

As with most British cars, the Range Rover Evoque's cabin puts a special emphasis on style. There are several multitone color combinations and trim types available within each "design theme" (Pure, Dynamic, Prestige). Materials quality is beyond reproach. The layout itself is similar to that of the Range Rover Sport, albeit with a "floating" center console and a rotary gear shifter borrowed from corporate cousin Jaguar. The large, centrally located touchscreen interface is also shared with Jaguar. It's far more user-friendly than what was fitted to prior Land Rover models, though overall operation is still a bit slow.

There's a decent amount of headroom, and the front seats are quite comfortable. The backseat is rather cramped, though the four-door model is at least a bit more accommodating and clearly the choice for families. Overall, though, the Evoque is still the least practical choice in the small luxury SUV segment. The Evoque also only has 51 cubic feet of maximum cargo space.

Driving Impressions

Despite having the most secure off-road credentials in its class, the new 2012 Land Rover Evoque is designed for a life on-road. It's impressively agile, standing toe-to-toe with other sporting compact SUVs. In true Land Rover tradition, the ride is also superb. All of this is amplified when you specify the Adaptive Dynamics package, which gets you the adjustable suspension for even better ride and handling dynamics depending on the situation or driver's whim.

Placing a four-cylinder engine in a Range Rover might seem like a recipe for epic slowness, but with 240 hp and 250 lb-ft of torque, it's actually quite a punchy engine with a pleasingly sporty rasp. It also has less mass to motivate, as the Evoque weighs a few hundred pounds less than most competitors.

source: http://www.edmunds.com/land-rover/range-rover-evoque/2012/?mktcat=range-rover-evoque-ratings-80979&kw=range+rover+evoque+review&mktid=ga61461902&msite=w#fullreview

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Mercedes Service and Repair Redwood City - 2013 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Black Series - Bosch European Redwood City

 

"It handles like a 500-horsepower Miata." Not only did I say this out loud a few times, but several of my colleagues uttered the same thing after lapping Laguna Seca. And if they didn't say it, they agreed with the sentiment. Of course we're all completely wrong. The 2013 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Black Series handles like a 510-horsepower Mazda Miata. And despite what Mercedes might say about the subject, around these parts that's among the highest praise we got. Like its predecessor -- the much-loved CLK63 AMG Black Series -- this new guy (which we'll just call Black Coupe for brevity's sake) is a hopped-up, raced-out version of a "lesser" AMG product. In this case, we're talking about a car we're already smitten with, the C63 AMG. And by smitten I mean I know four people on staff (not counting myself) who have expressed some form of "I'd own one." But why on earth would you leave well enough alone? That's not how AMG's Black Division sees the world. So, they modded the C63.

One of the major differences between the normal C63 and Black Coupe is more power, always a good thing. In this case, you get 510 horsepower (up from 451 in the regular flavor C63, and 481 with the P31 Development Package option). The torque flow also increases, from 443 to 457 lb-ft. Like the P31 pack, this version of Benz's awesome (and sadly soon leaving, because of its high emissions) M156 6.2-liter V-8 uses high dollar internals from the range-topping SLS AMG. Expect the Black Coupe to hit 60 mph in a little less 4 seconds and go low 12s in the quarter. 

 Other performance-minded standard pieces include adjustable coil-over shocks and composite brakes. AMG widened the car quite a bit, actually swapping in the rear half shafts from the E63 AMG. Somewhat curiously, if not silently, Mercedes opted to use the same basic axles for its C-, E-, and S-Class cars. This always struck me as overkill, because the C-Class would pay a weight penalty. However, it allows Mercedes to easily swap high-dollar components, like we see here on the Black Coupe. Anyhow, more power, better suspension, and a wider stance comprise the basic differences. There remain many additional options. For instance, for zero dollars you could re-add the rear seat. Please don't, because you don't need another 70 pounds. The other options cost money. The AMG Track Package offers sticky, 80-treadware, R-compound tires as well as a transmission cooler. So you're aware, the Black Coupes we pushed around Laguna Seca were eating tires at an alarming rate. Every time I turned around, one of the four cars was heading off to a lift for new rubber. Sure, we were on a racetrack, but these tires were barely making it 20 laps. That's nearly two tons of weight for you. Luckily, they are optional.

Sticking with the options, there's also the aerodynamics package that features a splitter; flics (those little winglets on the sides of the nose); and an adjustable, trunk-mounted big wing -- all made from carbon fiber. AMG assured us that not only are they all functional, but you can't remove the wing and keep the other pieces because the airflow from the flics will upset the car without the downforce. If you go Black (Series), we'd recommend getting all the pieces. Because why on earth not? Also, the car looks mean dressed in full race gear, especially in that new creamy golden yellow. I'd be remiss in my duties if I didn't mention the clunkily named AMG Performance Media Suite. Huh? Well, without getting too geeky, it's essentially a GPS-enabled lap timer. Using all them satellites orbiting overhead, the car realizes, "Hey! We're on a racetrack!" and shows a little digital map on the screen. It then times you as you race around said track, displaying not only your best lap, but also your best lap sections. But that's not all -- you can then download your laps onto a USB stick and upload them onto a computer or even onto your friend's Black Coupe. How cool is that? How much cabbage are you going to need to cough up in order to own an example of the third AMG Black Series model? Probably less than the $134,000 price tag for the original CLK Black. At one point we heard under $100,000, but the actual number is probably closer to $125,000. Get your deposit in now: AMG is bringing only 90 examples to the U.S., meaning that this very special car will be that much more precious. And be on the lookout for dealers charging huge premiums.

Back to the Miata comparo. The Black Coupe is one of the most neutral-handling cars I've ever driven. Both are purpose-built sports cars. Turn-in on the Black Coupe is phenomenal, instant and direct, and the kind of heavily weighted but accurate steering you want, especially on the track. The 2.2 turns to lock don't hurt its case. The engine's power gets to the wheels via the seven-speed AMG wet-clutch transmission and hits the ground running, as grip is excellent. Also, the engine is very easy to modulate. 

 Long story short, the Black Coupe does exactly what the driver asks of it. The harder you work, the harder it works. When you get right down to it, that's really quite a Miata-like way to behave. Ask for oversteer and you get it. Overcook her into a corner and you get understeer. Mostly, you're hit by the feeling that the car is listening for your inputs, reacting specifically to what you're doing, not what it's been programmed to interpret. In my case, I'm struck again at how much racetrack schooling I need. Still, I know enough to know how good the C63 AMG Coupe Black Series is. It's for real. Curiously, or perhaps tellingly, Mercedes did not let us experience its newest plaything anywhere but on the smooth surfaces of Laguna Seca. An odd, almost over-privileged complaint, I know. But still, you'd have to be even wealthier than most Black Series owners to only drive this car on the track. Meaning that most potential owners rightly want to know how the car feels and behaves on actual roads with less than perfect pavement. You're going to have to wait a couple months to find that out from us. Luckily, two press cars are on their way over from Germany come January, and we've already put in a request. Now the really sad part: We must wait until June before we can take the Black Coupe back to Laguna Seca for Best Driver's Car. As I said to a Mercedes employee when she asked if this car has a chance at the 2012 title, "Oh, yes."


source: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/1111_2013_mercedes_benz_c63_amg_coupe_black_series_first_drive/

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