# Ravishing Red Rides The 2012 Mercedes Benz C63 AMG Black Series Coupe is a Stunner By Jordan Sowunmi | Published 2011-07-26 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2012-mercedes-benz-c63 References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2011/07/2012-mercedes-benz-c63-amg-black-series-coupe/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20hypebeast/feed%20Hypebeast) & [mbusa_](http://www.mbusa.com) It's hard to look at the 2012 [Mercedes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-cle-coupe) Benz C63 AMG Black Series Coupe and not immediately fall in love. The 2012 Mercedes Benz C63 AMG follows in the companies' footsteps by creating yet another [sleek and powerful masterpiece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prestige-imports). The 2012 Mercedes Benz C63 AMG is equipped with 510 horsepower, a M156 6.2 liter V8 engine, and 457 pound-feet of torque. This whip is made for true speed enthusiasts. Gear changes in the Sport Plus and Manual editions take one tenth of a second. You would think for such a showy and powerful ride the C63 AMG would be priced out of the range of most consumers, and you'd be wrong. The C63 AMG is expected to retail at around $90,000 USD, making it much more affordable than many other [luxury rides on the market](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modified-luxury-vehicle). The Mercedes Benz C63 AMG Black Series Coupe is scheduled to be available in Europe in January 2012 and China and the US in March 2012. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Luxury Car Market:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating more affordable luxury cars with sleek design and powerful performance. - **High-powered Electric Vehicles:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing electric vehicles with high horsepower and fast acceleration. - **Advanced Engine Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating more efficient and powerful engines for high-performance vehicles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry by offering affordable luxury cars with powerful performance. - **Electric Vehicle:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the electric vehicle industry by developing high-powered electric vehicles. - **Automotive Engine:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the automotive engine industry by creating more efficient and powerful engines for high-performance vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Track-Ready Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gt-black-series.md) - [Sculpted Two-Door Coupes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-cle-coupe.md) - [Sporty Entry-Level Convertibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sl43.md) - [Luxe Thrillseeker Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amg-parfum.md) - [Masterfully Modified SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modified-suv.md) - [Dazzling Rose-Hued SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-gclass-stronger-than-diamonds-edition.md) - [High-Performance Luxury SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highperformance-luxury-suv.md) - [Stylish Concept Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-cla.md) - [Gold-Tinted Luxe Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-edition-gwagen.md)