'Mercedes-Benz Debuts the CL65 AMG!'

Merc1 · 03-26-2007, 07:02 AM

It was originally planned for Geneva, but DCX wanted to keep the focus on their bread-and-butter new C-Class. And so the AutoRAI in The Netherlands gets a real big crowd-puller and world premiere, on show starting March 29th in Amsterdam! Finally another / valid reason to head over to Amsterdam.

The CL65 AMG with 6.0L V12 (612hp, 1000nM torque) should hit the 100km/h mark within 4,5 seconds and will easily hit 300km/h if it wasn't for the, not confirmed but expected, speed limiter.

In order to keep this machine on the road, AMG has tinkered with the suspension, aerodynamics and has added plenty of tech-gadgets, like their take on the Active Body Control system, which is designed to keep the car straight during acceleration and braking.

This eliminates the CL65 as the New York Mystery AMG. More pics at AutoTelegraaf.

[Source: AutoTelegraaf (NL)]

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Tycoon · 03-26-2007, 07:03 AM

So, that's the surprise from the other thread or?

Merc1 · 03-26-2007, 07:04 AM

Nope, this elimates the CL65 AMG from being the New York show surprise.

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The Artist · 03-26-2007, 07:09 AM

wow cool.. now its even more interesting to see what that mystery amg is..
plust this is now offically the grand daddy coupe.. like the S65 is the grand daddy sedan..

Tycoon · 03-26-2007, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merc1

Nope, this elimates the CL65 AMG from being the New York show surprise.

M

Ah, thanks!

Bruce · 03-26-2007, 10:57 AM

Fantastic news. Loved the "old" CL65 and I love this one even more.

Just_me · 03-26-2007, 11:24 AM

I wonder why they dont upgrade this engine?

bmer · 03-26-2007, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Just_me

I wonder why they dont upgrade this engine?

I think the current engine is too much already... And there's not very much competition, so no need for update.

Kowalski · 03-26-2007, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Just_me

I wonder why they dont upgrade this engine?

There is no need for.

Very few production cars output 738 ft-Ib of torque.

Unless of course, Audi, BMW, Jaguar or even Lexus raises the bar. Then Mercedes will follow suit.

ateekt · 03-26-2007, 01:04 PM

Nice coupe, I like the "last gen" (old shape) better

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Merc1 Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Aurora IL USA Posts: 7,272 Thanks: 1,561 Thanked 2,270 Times in 1,044 Posts	'Mercedes-Benz Debuts the CL65 AMG!' It was originally planned for Geneva, but DCX wanted to keep the focus on their bread-and-butter new C-Class. And so the AutoRAI in The Netherlands gets a real big crowd-puller and world premiere, on show starting March 29th in Amsterdam! Finally another / valid reason to head over to Amsterdam. The CL65 AMG with 6.0L V12 (612hp, 1000nM torque) should hit the 100km/h mark within 4,5 seconds and will easily hit 300km/h if it wasn't for the, not confirmed but expected, speed limiter. In order to keep this machine on the road, AMG has tinkered with the suspension, aerodynamics and has added plenty of tech-gadgets, like their take on the Active Body Control system, which is designed to keep the car straight during acceleration and braking. This eliminates the CL65 as the New York Mystery AMG. More pics at AutoTelegraaf. [Source: AutoTelegraaf (NL)] - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER M

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