C216 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

mercdedes-benz cl65 amg c216



mercedes-benz cl 500 c216 (sweden)

after 6 years of development, new model officially unveiled @ end of june 2006 , presented @ 2006 paris salon. predecessors, c216 has no b-pillar interrupting sleek curve of side windows. w216 offered in 4 models, each own engine , transmission, 5.5l v8-powered cl 500 (available 4matic all-wheel drive, standard in canada , usa), high-performance 6.2l v8-powered cl 63 amg (with optional performance package variant) , ultra-luxury twin-turbo 5.5l v12-powered cl 600 and, lastly, cl 65 amg twin-turbo 6.0l v12 engine. cl 500 sold cl 550 in markets (including u.s.). class based on chassis of w221 s-class, shares same powertrains, although there v6 , hybrid engines s not available cl. two-door coupé weighs 2,045 kg (4,508 lb), being heavier equivalent s saloon, , rides on full-size 116.3-inch wheelbase (albeit 8.2 inches less long wheelbase s-class, s-class sold in u.s.). despite large size, rear seat legroom limited in keeping in tradition of 2+2 luxury coupés, though cl has more rear passenger space rivals. cl s trunk large of audi a8 flagship saloon.

the c216 makes use of distronic plus cruise control, debuted on 2007 s-class. system able bring car complete stop, , accelerate again pre-set speed, keep pre-set distance away car ahead of it. mercedes-benz cl has debuted new active nightvision program enables drivers view conditions in front of car despite dark surroundings.

in 2007, 40 c216 cl 65 amg units have been sold 40th anniversary edition, celebrate amg s founding 40 years earlier. performance wise, 40th anniversary edition custom cl 65 amg. changes car included 1 out of 40 badge near comand controller, special upholstery , rooflining, , special amg alubeam paintfinish. apart cl 65 amg 40th anniversary edition, small selection of showcars got alubeam finish, special paint designed gleam liquid metal.

2011 update

facelift mercedes-benz cl63 amg

the facelift version of mercedes cl-class made world debut in july 2010 @ goodwood festival of speed. new cl-class comes improved exterior , interior, biggest changes found under hood. exterior gets new grille, bi-xenon headlights led technology, led fog lamps, revised fenders , hood, , new exhaust pipes. interior biggest change addition of new wood trim. new cl-class offered latest technologies including: active blind spot assist, attention assist, active lane keeping assist, night view assist plus, , active body control.

the model line-up starts entry-level cl 500 (550 in us) powered new 4.7 l (4,663cc) v8 direct-injected engine delivers 435 ps (320 kw; 429 hp) , 700 n·m (516 lb·ft) of torque, paired new 7 speed automatic transmission, accelerates 0 60 mph in 4.9 seconds. cl 600 retains twin-turbo 5.5 l v12 engine , five-speed automatic total output of 517 ps (380 kw; 510 hp) , 830 n·m (612 lb·ft) of torque. sprints 0 60 mph in 4.0 seconds. both vehicles limited 250 km/h. cl 63 amg powered new direct injection, 5.5-litre v8 engine (a larger displacement version of cl 550 s) mated 7-speed mct dual-clutch transmission total output of 525 ps (386 kw; 518 hp) , 800 n·m (590 lb·ft) of torque. cl 65 amg s v12 engine has been tweaked deliver 630 ps (463 kw; 621 hp) , 1,000 n·m (738 lb·ft) of torque, mated 5-speed automatic amg speedshift.