Mbenz528i

Well, new car on the 2015 wish list!

Hoovey689

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Twin-Turbo Temptresses: 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL63, CL65 AMG

How does one make the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class more exclusive than it already is? If you're Mercedes, you unveil the gonzo AMG variants. Appearance-wise, changes are minimal for the 2011 CL63 and CL65 AMG, save for the addition of Mercedes' new corporate face, which includes the standard LED running-light strip and some small tweaks to the rear fascia. The big news, however, centers on the changes underhood.

Gone is the naturally aspirated 6.3 6.2-liter AMG V8 in favor of a smaller and more powerful 5.5-liter twin-turbocharged mill. In base form, this V8 cranks out 536 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque (increases of 18 and 125, respectively), and with the optional AMG Performance Package, these numbers increase to an even more robust 563 hp and 664 lb-ft. Sweet stuff, and when matched with Mercedes' AMG Speedshift seven-speed automatic, 0-60 runs will take just 4.4 seconds (4.3 if you opt for the more powerful setup). What's most impressive, though, is that even with this added power boost, fuel consumption has been reduced by 27 percent. The range-topping CL65 AMG will carry over its 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12, though Mercedes has managed to coax an additional 17 horsepower from it for 2011. Output for the CL65 is now rated at 621 horses and 738 lb-ft of torque.

Both AMG CLs get a host new standard equipment as well. Mercedes-Benz's Direct-Steer system is on hand, as is a new crosswind stabilization feature that alters wheel-load distribution to keep things in line during heavy breezes. From there, a new torque-vectoring brake system applies one-sided braking during instances of understeer. The full suite of Mercedes-Benz driver aids is thrown in as well, including drowsiness detection, night-view assist, active lane-keeping assist and blind-spot assist. After all, with so much power on tap, you'll need a nanny (or several) to help keep things in line. Interior upgrades are similar to what we've already seen in the 2010 S-Class.

Official pricing hasn't been released yet, but expect MSRPs to increase slightly over the 2010 models ($145,200 for the CL63 and $207,170 for the CL65). Shoppers in that tax bracket shouldn't have any trouble shelling out a few grand extra for the latest in CL-Class exclusivity.

Gallery:
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-...amg-1/#3200579

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/24/2...o-temptresses/

rdgdawg

Charlie Harper should be getting his any day!!!!

JessePS

Wasn't it suppose to be called the S-Class coupe?

Mbenz528i

My favorite Benz made better!

rdgdawg

LOVE the 63!!!!

Joeb427

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I like it!

GLIDESUL

I love the look of it, all the new ones are a ok to me.

GLIDESUL

I like I like

Brian@Vossen

Some pics of a lowered one with our CV1s in Europe....Sick!!

spwolf

wheels are great but i cant unsee that round rear window.... why?

Brian@Vossen

Thanks its a CL 65....a very rare bird!

TF109B

Too low in the rear IMO. The wheels are decent, I think a darker finish would look better.

Blackraven

I'm not into modified/aftermarket wheels. I respect the opinion of those who are okay with it..........but for me, I only stick to stock wheels.

Sorry mate. Just saying