It’s really hard to understand what is the point of the Mercedes C63 Black, or indeed any Black Series AMG Merc. They are louder, heavier, faster and stiffer versions of cars that are already loud, fast, and stiff, almost beyond necessity. On paper Black Mercs don’t make sense at all. But if you ever get to drive one, you will be asking yourself why don’t they make all cars like this! Black Series cars are all about fun.

This video will showcase that in a very good way. The guys at Autocar have reviewed the car with their sensible glasses on, and gave it their verdict. Now its time to see the Black for what it really is. Time to unleash it on some bends and let it smoke its own rear wheels: