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| Mercedes-Benz
CLS 63 AMG |
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date : 21st January 2007 |
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The Mercedes-Benz CLS shape is a
masterpiece. Mercedes designs are normally noted for their
unobtrusiveness, but not so this one, which we previewed on
Car Torque way back in 2004 following the CLS’s
pre-production showing at the Geneva Motor Show.
At the time Merc made a lot of play on it being a four-door
coupe, but we think it’s simply beautiful.
So many people are now saying they never liked the CLS at
first, but that it has that "certain something".
We’re not quite sure where the 63 moniker comes from, as in
fact the new range of AMG V8s displace just over 6,2 litres.
No matter really, because the 63 series motor from down
Alfalterbach way is sweeter in naturally-aspirated form than
it was when employing a supercharger to force-feed 5,5 litres
of V8 in the previous-generation 55 series models.
Power output at 378 kiloWatts is a slightly higher rating than
the 368 kilowatts of the supercharged model.
But at Reef altitude, the supercharged motor loses a
calculated 5 per cent of its coastal urge, whereas without
forced-induction the losses are around 17 per cent.
At sea level, look forward to a sub 5 second 0-100 sprint, and
a top-speed of 250 km/h next time you happen to be on a race
track.
With cars like the BMW M5 and M6, a plethora of AMG Merc
models, Audi RS’s, Porsches, Ferraris, Aston Martins,
Lamborghinis and Morgan Aeros all seeming to find ready homes
in our strange country of fiscal contrasts, one wonders where
their owners get a chance to use the power.
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Well, at least the CLS has family car attributes, like a
proper boot and real-world rear leg-room.
Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG
- Engine: V8 petrol,
6 208 cc
- Power: 378 kW @ 6
800 rpm
- Torque:630 Nm @ 5
200 rpm
- Transmission:
Seven-speed automatic, rear-wheel-drive
- 0-100 km/h: 4,9
seconds (claimed)
- Top speed: 250 km/h
(electronically limited)
- Fuel consumption:
16,5 litres/100 km (estimated)
- Price: R965 000
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