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Old 06-01-10, 03:08 PM
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Doubt that these are official pics, but it is completely uncovered. ANd it also looks like the AMG models are keeping the 63 nameplate even though its a 5.5L with turbos.





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Old 06-01-10, 03:13 PM
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And just to compare it to the MY2010:


(I like the 2011 upgrades of the fog LED lights and more simple grill)


(Better design with the 2011 exhaust tips, but the disintegration of reverse/fog lights from the stop/turn signals are a bit off. I like how the ripple of the beltline flows with the arch of the 2010 reverse light)
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I thought they were renaming it S class coupe? Nice shots. Car grew on me.
 
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damn, can that emblem get any bigger

ewwww, I need a cold shower
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Old 06-01-10, 03:36 PM
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The CL looks better in person fortunately.
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yeah they are renaming the it to the S class coupe after the redesign.

I dont like how the reverse lights are relocated, but the front is a nice SL looking design
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The blocky front ends they're sticking onto every single one of their refreshes just DOES NOT match the swoopy rest of the car.

And really, that's the solution they came up with for the backup lights? Lazy and ugly.
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Old 06-01-10, 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by knihc2008
The blocky front ends they're sticking onto every single one of their refreshes just DOES NOT match the swoopy rest of the car.
Euro ped safety regs causing that, common now.
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Wheres my SC or should I say my LS Coupe? Come on Lexus!!!!


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Old 06-01-10, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by GS3Tek
damn, can that emblem get any bigger

ewwww, I need a cold shower
People are so superficial

I guess MB wants people to know who is driving their cars.
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I like the older CL better.
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my main beef w/ this car was the rear tailight design, I see it's little different, but not much improved. I hope they don't incorperate those ugly backup lights... Basically the front looks more like a bigger SL with CL headlights... looks ok i guess
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One of my favorite cars!
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Originally Posted by IS-SV
Euro ped safety regs causing that, common now.
Those safety regs came into effect before the current CL came out; the current CL already has a larger schnoz as a result. The new huge blocky square front ends are an attempt to link the older swoopy Benzes with the newer blocky SLS-inspired Benzes and it's JUST NOT WORKING.
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Old 06-02-10, 01:59 PM
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I love this car so much. It will always be known as the only car that I have to move the seat up from max rear position to be comfortable. Its literally a ballers car ( at close to 7 feet most players need this kind of leg room). These cars are very common in the lots where the Lakers play
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