2007 CLS 63 Transmission function
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2007 CLS 63 Transmission function
I have been looking to purchase a CLS55 or 63, but have been unable to get a direct answer from a dealer or others.
Is the 7 speed transmission in the CLS63 a dual clutch trans.?
I have always favored old manual gear boxes over autos or SMG's. However, MB does not offer a clutch in a CLS. My main dislike for factory automatic transmissions stems from my racing background. I have never been in a factory production car that has a true manual valve body. What makes this difficult for description purposes is that very few people have driven a manual valve body. I am not looking for how fast the actual gear change is from x to y gear, but WHEN that shift happens in relationship to driver input at the shifter. I'm looking for the shift to happen the instant I push the button, or pull the paddle, or bump the shifter.
Can anyone give me insight on these two models and their function?
Is the 7 speed transmission in the CLS63 a dual clutch trans.?
I have always favored old manual gear boxes over autos or SMG's. However, MB does not offer a clutch in a CLS. My main dislike for factory automatic transmissions stems from my racing background. I have never been in a factory production car that has a true manual valve body. What makes this difficult for description purposes is that very few people have driven a manual valve body. I am not looking for how fast the actual gear change is from x to y gear, but WHEN that shift happens in relationship to driver input at the shifter. I'm looking for the shift to happen the instant I push the button, or pull the paddle, or bump the shifter.
Can anyone give me insight on these two models and their function?
Last edited by Trirotor; Jan 10, 2009 at 11:46 PM. Reason: grammer
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cls 55 or FIAT Coupe T20v-6speed
If you are looking for an electro actuated manual gearbox
I 'm afraid you should look somewhere else
.. maybe here:
https://mbworld.org/forums/3146836-post12.html
I 'm afraid you should look somewhere else
.. maybe here:
https://mbworld.org/forums/3146836-post12.html
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190D 2.5 (x2), 190E 2.6, W202 C240,W202 C43 (C55), W210 E55, W212 E250CDI
The CLS55 has a 5 speed AMG "speedshift" auto
The CLS63 has a 7 speed AMG "speedshift" auto
Neither has a dual clutch, they are both full autos
The 63 has a quicker response time, but it's still no manual
really, these engines have enough toque that it's fin to drive them as an auto, they're still very good on a track. They seem to adapt very quickly to track driving and never pick the wrong gear.
The CLS63 has a 7 speed AMG "speedshift" auto
Neither has a dual clutch, they are both full autos
The 63 has a quicker response time, but it's still no manual
really, these engines have enough toque that it's fin to drive them as an auto, they're still very good on a track. They seem to adapt very quickly to track driving and never pick the wrong gear.
