Mercedes-Benz went advanced and appear the flagship versions of its Гјber affluence coupe,
the 2011 CL63 and CL65 AMG models. Both cars will accept their apple premiere at the Paris Motor Show and access in U.S. showrooms in November.
On the outside, there are some attenuate administration tweaks on both AMG models such as the redesigned foreground bonanza with LED daytime active lights, the added “V”-shaped grille, a contoured hood, beyond headlamps and a reworked rear bonanza with anew styled appendage pipes. Interior revisions are bound to the new council wheel, higher-quality trim abstracts and altered blush options.
Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG 2011 dashboard panel
The a lot of important changes, however, are in areas you can’t see. Starting with the CL63 AMG, out goes the old naturally-aspirated 6.2-liter V8 and in comes the smaller, lighter yet added able 5.5-liter V8 with twin-turbocharging and direct-injection technology, absorbed up to an AMG Speedshift 7-speed automatic.
In accepted form, it churns out 536HP at 5,500 rpm and 590 lb-ft of torque from 2,000 to 4,500 rpm affective the CL63 AMG from aught to 60mph (96km/h) in 4.4 seconds, and on to an electronically bound top acceleration of 155 mph (250km/h).
Add the alternative
AMG Performance package, and achievement climbs to 563HP and 664 lb-ft of torque acceptance the auto to ability the 60mph (96km/h) mark in 4.3 abnormal and an electronically bound top acceleration of 186 mph (299km/h).
Mercedes says admitting the ability and torque increase, ammunition burning and CO2 emissions accept been bargain by about 27 percent and 30 percent appropriately over the earlier by itself aspirated V8.
In accession the new engine, the
2011 CL63 AMG receives three new systems as accepted (Direct-Steer, Torque Vectoring Brake and crosswind stabilization) that affiance to advance administration and safety.
Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG 2011
Meanwhile, the range-topping
CL65 AMG continues to use a 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12 akin to a five-speed automated transmission. However,
AMG engineers accept tweaked the V12 assemblage which now produces an added 17HP for a absolute achievement of 621HP, while torque charcoal the aforementioned at 738 lb-ft. The car is able of accelerating from 0-60mph (96km/h) in 4.2 abnormal continuing to a bound top acceleration of 186mph (299km/h).
The new Grand Sport model combines the Corvette’s LS3-based powertrain with unique, wide-body styling and a racetrack-bred suspension for a distinctive, starting grid-ready performer. It is offered in both coupe and convertible body styles, with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. The LS3 6.2L engine is rated at 430 horsepower (321 kW)* and 424 lb.-ft. of torque (575 Nm)* with the standard exhaust system. An optional two-mode exhaust system elevates the power ratings to 436 horses (325 kW) and 428 lb.-ft. (580 Nm).
