CL55 New Cannonball Run Record Holder
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CL55 New Cannonball Run Record Holder
So the latest coast to coast Cannonball Run record holder did it in a CL55, albiet a modified one. Here is the article quite a facinating read.
http://jalopnik.com/meet-the-guy-who...8-h-1454092837
http://jalopnik.com/meet-the-guy-who...8-h-1454092837
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I was reading this yesterday online. I wonder if I could do it in my 215? A truly amazing achievement. That is some crazy record but I do not think I would be able to do it. I love my CL but that is a long time to be inside any car.
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They said they ruled out the V12s based on fuel economy. Unless they were caning it on the acceleration front constantly (doubtful for saving fuel) I'd have thought a CL500 would have got them even better fuel economy.
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Unless they were caning it on the acceleration front constantly (doubtful for saving fuel) I'd have thought a CL500 would have got them even better fuel economy.
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Is the fuel economy all that much different on a 600 vs the 55?
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I just read this on Jalopnik. Truly amazing!
You CL owners should be beaming with pride!
Someone mentioned SL500 upthread and as cool as I think it would have been had they chosen a SL55 to smash the record in the CL seems a better choice with (I would imagine) more cabin and trunk room vs. the SL. The lack of a folding roof may also make the CL55 a little lighter?
Anyway Awesome job and an awesome car
You CL owners should be beaming with pride!
Someone mentioned SL500 upthread and as cool as I think it would have been had they chosen a SL55 to smash the record in the CL seems a better choice with (I would imagine) more cabin and trunk room vs. the SL. The lack of a folding roof may also make the CL55 a little lighter?
Anyway Awesome job and an awesome car
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Here is a little food for thought....This was my fuel consumption for the same average in my CL65. ...Maybe the .5 Liter displacement is also worth .5 MPG. regardless of the motor.
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CL is a good choice compared to SL if you want that added fuel tank, and a back seat seeing that there was 3 people inside. As for being inside for that long, IDK if I could deal with it, I love my car but after 6 hrs of driving I start getting sick of it and need to stretch my legs. Congrats on beating the record.
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The 55 motor is on par with the 65 when it comes to fuel economy. Actually if not passing and accelerating hard the 65 motor is a tad more fuel efficient because you can stay out of the turbos while the blower spins constantly and the engine is always under some boost / requires more fuel.
Nevertheless- awesome write up
Nevertheless- awesome write up
