Mercedes-Benz just posted some highlights from its old AMG Black Series catalog. Since those cars are awesome, here’s a post running down the AMG production cars that have been deemed worthy of Black Series badges.

The German automaker resurfaced these specs as a to provide context for a new Black Series car slated to drop this week. Meanwhile, it reminded me of how sweet the CLK 63 AMG Black Series is. (Stands for: Chonky Looks Kül.) (Not really.)

Anyway, it’s as good an excuse as any to talk about some sweet Mercs.

, by known car-driver Jeremy Clarkson, the CLK 63 AMG Black Series is one of the coolest things Mercedes has ever put on the road. I can’t tell if it’s supposed to look like a tuner car, a modernized muscle car, or a GT with a bad attitude. I think the answer is “yes to all,” which is probably why I love it so much.

The fender flares really step up the aggression of the second-gen (C209) CLK in a way that’s still cohesive and cool looking. It’s not the ultimate CLK, since of course, exists. But it’s widely considered one of the best fast Benzes ever and I’m inclined to agree. (Though, sadly, I have not had the privilege of driving one.)

Mercedes says:

Powertrain: Handcrafted AMG 6.3-liter V8, producing 500 HP, 465 lb-ft torque.Availability: 2008, 700 units produced globally.Unique enhancements: Adjustable coil-springs, additional interior bracing with rear-seat delete, and a DTM-inspired wide body with widened track front and rear

put it.

It’s a stiff, fast sports car made stiffer and faster and a little ridiculous looking. Mercedes has a whole rundown on . The headline you might be interested in: This car claims more horsepower than any other AMG V8.

Mercedes says:

Performance: AMG 4.0-liter V8 biturbo with dry sump lubrication. 720 HP and 590 lb-ft of torque. Zero to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds, to 124 mph in under nine seconds, the top speed is 202.

Availability: New for 2020.Unique enhancements: Dat wing. M178 LS2 engine, graphics, aero, cooling.