Timeless

At 570 horses, I don't see why they should abandon the 6.2 liter engine. It can easily by brought up to the 570 horse spec without FI.

I suppose a twin turbo 5.4 liter is better fuel efficiency than a NA 6.2 liter with same horse power specs....also I believe the 5.4 liter engine is much less cost to produce.

Perhaps the experts will chime in.

2MANYCARS

I'm sure the AMG bodykit would make the next CLS very desirable, if the rumored 5.0L V8 twin turbo is indeed true, (Will have to call some people to get a definite answer on that.) I'm getting one for sure. This is not the first time AMG downsize the displacement of a motor and add forced induction to it, ie. the C32 was the successor replacing the C43, which its V8 was replaced by a supercharged V6.

Untertürkheim

The most pressing question I have after reading that article is which of those models/engines will be sold in the US (magazines usually give the complete lineup with an idea of which will be sold where).

I am most excited about the CLS350 CDI, hopefully they will pick a different number though to differentiate from the CGI. It will be more powerful, so perhaps, CLS360 CDI? That would be a nice homage to the M104 AMG 36 engines.

user 76208202

Just 4 years of this body? I think it'll be longer...

AMGLAB

The CLS was first manfactured at the end of 2004 in Europe and came to the US in January 2005. It was never-the-less always called a "2006" model.

payun

I called the dealership here in the US to see when the new model comes out, they are estimating 2012-2013, mercedez run 7yrs

clos

I read an article some where. It states that the CLS55 twin turbo wont be available till late 2011 as a 2012 model. Oh well, its worth the wait for me.

m_berman

Just think, CLS63TT with MCT Tranny. What a beast. I hope they enlarge the rear wheel wells for some big fat 355s.

bigben320e

It's ok, but I would more than likely trade up on a 08-09 in a couple of years.

I guess it's all about the person and what they like.

CY