Stuttgart, Feb 15, 2006 – A host of new models from Mercedes-Benz will be making their world debut at the 76th Geneva International Motor Show. They include the exclusive high-performance models CLS 63 AMG and CLK 63 AMG, whose bullish eight-cylinder engines and sophisticated suspension technology make for a gripping driving experience. Also meeting the public for the first time is the newly facelifted SL-Class and its AMG versions, the SL 55 AMG and SL 65 AMG.
The new CLS 63 AMG is an exceptional automobile offering impressive performance, dynamic styling and an exclusive interior. The four-door Coupe is powered by a 6.3-litre V8 AMG engine, which was developed entirely by Mercedes-AMG. The new 378 kW/514 hp AMG power plant has the highest specific power and torque of any naturally aspirated eight-cylinder production engine in the world. The refined Coupe has a 0 – 100 km/h time of just 4.5 seconds, on its way to a governed top speed of 250 km/h.
The high-performance engine of the new CLS 63 AMG is partnered by the AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC transmission, which offers the driver a choice between fully automatic and manual shifting, with changes actuated either at the selector lever or Formula 1 style, by a press of the aluminium gearshift paddles. Appropriately, the powerful engine is also mated with the new AMG sports suspension, based on the semiactive air suspension system AIRMATIC DC which incorporates the ADS II Adaptive Damping System, and with the new AMG high-performance brake system, which provides plenty of stopping power thanks to composite front brakes and vented and perforated brake discs on all wheels.
The refined coupe styling also incorporates powerful AMG styling elements, while the interior impresses with a blend of exclusive sportiness and superior materials and build quality. Standard specification includes AMG sports seats with nappa leather upholstery, the AMG ergonomic sports steering wheel with new aluminium AMG gearshift paddles and the new AMG instrument cluster with 320 km/h speedometer scale and red needles.
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In Detail
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| engine | Supercharged AMG V8 |
| position | Front Longitudinal |
| aspiration | Naturally Aspirated |
| valvetrain | DOHC, 4 Valves per Cylender |
| fuel feed | Fuel injection |
| displacement | 6208 cc / 378.8 in³ |
| bore | 102.2 mm / 4.02 in |
| stroke | 94.6 mm / 3.72 in |
| compression | 11.3:1 |
| power | 380.3 kw / 510 bhp @ 6800 rpm |
| specific output | 82.15 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 267.72 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 630 nm / 464.7 ft lbs @ 5200 rpm |
| redline | 6400 |
| body / frame | Unit Steel |
| driven wheels | RWD |
| front tires | 255/40-18 |
| rear tires | 285/35-18 |
| front brakes | AMG Composite Discs w/ABS, ESP |
| f brake size | mm / in |
| rear brakes | AMG Ventilated Discs w/ABS, ESP |
| r brake size | mm / in |
| front wheels | F 45.7 x 21.6 cm / 18.0 x 8.5 in |
| rear wheels | R 45.7 x 24.1 cm / 18 x 9.5 in |
| steering | AMG Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist |
| f suspension | 4-Link w/Airmatic Units |
| r suspension | Mulit-Link w/Airmatic Units |
| curb weight | 1905 kg / 4200 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2854 mm / 112.4 in |
| front track | 1593 mm / 62.7 in |
| rear track | 1603 mm / 63.1 in |
| length | 4913 mm / 193.4 in |
| width | 1851 mm / 72.9 in |
| height | 1403 mm / 55.2 in |
| transmission | 7-Speed Automatic ‘7G-Tronic’ |
| gear ratios | :1 |
| final drive | 2.65:1 |
| top speed | ~250 kph / 155.3 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~4.4 seconds |
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