Mercedes CL 63 AMG

[jorismo]

Paris, Sep 13, 2006
Mercedes-Benz is presenting a broad cross-section of product firsts and technical innovations at this year's Paris Motor Show. Exclusive high-performance models such as the CL 63 AMG and the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition super sports car are celebrating their world premiere here. The latest version of the CL-Class is making its public debut under the slogan "The Virtuoso Luxury Coupé". Highlights being exhibited on the pre-mium brand's stand also include the completely redeveloped 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive system, which is receiving its first outing in the S-Class. The advent of the S 320 CDI 4MATIC sees Mercedes-Benz offer all-wheel drive in combination with diesel power for the first time in the S Class. Also on show are the standard-specification E-Class models which will be embarking on the remarkable Paris-Beijing endurance rally.

Mercedes-AMG is unveiling the range-topping version of the new luxury coupé, the CL 63 AMG. Under the bonnet is an AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine that was devel-oped independently and delivers a maximum output of 386 kW/525 hp and 630 Ne-wton metres of peak torque for guaranteed scintillating performance. A glance at the high-tech specification of this exceptional two-door coupé emphatically under-lines its exclusive status: in addition to the unmistakable AMG bodystyling and the AMG sports suspension based on Active Body Control, the AMG high-perfor-mance braking system is also fitted as standard. PRE-SAFE®, the anticipatory occupant protection system, is included too and may be supplemented by the addition of both the innovative new PRE-SAFE® Brake and DISTRONIC PLUS as an option.

The CL 63 AMG represents the highlight of Mercedes-AMG's 2006 model initia-tive so far, which has encompassed ten brand new high-performance AMG models to date. At the heart of the eight-cylinder flagship model is the AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine.

From its displacement of 6208 cc, the high-revving, naturally aspirated drive unit musters up 386 kW/525 hp at 6800 rpm and generates its peak torque of 630 Ne-wton metres at 5200 rpm. This gives the AMG powerpack a higher power-to-swept-volume and torque ratio than any other naturally aspirated series-produced eight-cylinder engine in the world. The CL 63 AMG is propelled from 0-100 in just 4.6 seconds, with top speed electronically limited to 250 km/h.

Mercedes CL 63 AMG #1

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Mercedes CL 63 AMG #2

[NSXType-R]

All I can say is... WOW!!! You change the headlight cluster and front fascia and the whole thing looks so much better! It went from boring to cool in exactly 2.6554 seconds!

Although from pic 2 #1, it looks like it's missing a pair of doors. It's so fat and bloated back there it looks like it's a sedan. The back still needs a bit of work.

[Vindesh17]

Love the look of this. Since this replaced the CL55, Any idea on what will replace the CL65?

[jorismo]

Love the look of this. Since this replaced the CL55, Any idea on what will replace the CL65?

Perhaps they want this to replace both... I sure hope not though...

[6speed]

I like Benz's new numerical philsophy.

Benz Boardroom:

"we zall ztart off wit ze moniker CL55... andz before anyvun nowz it... we go to CLVillion and conquer ze VORLD!!!!

[6speed]

By The way, looks horrible, as all new Mercedes Benz's do.

[clutch-monkey]

will probably be unreliable too, unless something has drastically changed in the last 2 weeks.

[Street_Dreamer]

once again, in the minority, but i like it a lot... i think it kicks behind.