Trading in the E55 for this.....
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2009 C63 AMG
Trading in the E55 for this.....
Opposites Attract
Style. Power. Fascination. These attributes are not contradictory. They express the opportunity to be at one with one of the world’s most elegant and sporty cars.
The sporty heart of the CLS 55 AMG is the supercharged AMG 5.5-liter-V8-engine with an output of 350 kW/476 hp and an enormous torque of 700 Nm. Impressive figures which allow the CLS 55 AMG to accelerate from standstill to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds. The maximum speed is 250 km/h (electronically limited).
The unmistakable, muscular elegance of the CLS 55 AMG is accentuated by AMG styling, with dynamic front and rear spoilers, side skirts and the radiator grille with its three pronounced, silver-painted vanes and airflow breakaway edge.
Interior Highlights
Nappa-leather upholstery
AMG sports seats with transverse piping and alcantara inserts
AMG ergonomic sports steering wheel in leather with gearshift buttons
AMG instrument cluster with 320 km/h scale
and "V8 Kompressor" lettering
Satin burr walnut trim
Chromed entry sills with AMG lettering
AMG SPEEDSHIFT 5-speed automatic transmission with steering
wheel gearshift and manual shift mode
Pedals in polished stainless steel with black non-slip rubber pads
Exterior Highlights
AMG styling
AMG airflow breakaway edge
Distinctive radiator grille with three silver-painted vanes
AMG sports exhaust system with two chromed twin exhaust tailpipes
AMG high-performance braking system
18-inch AMG light-alloy wheels of twin-spoke design
AMG sports suspension with coordinated AIRMATIC DC
"V8 KOMPRESSOR" lettering on the front wings
Technical Data
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h s 4,7
Top track speed km/h 250 (electronically governed)
0 - 1000 m s 22,9
Last edited by norb; Jul 8, 2004 at 04:37 PM.
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Not only a head turner, I'm hoping it's a track turner too. It looks like it has the ability to be a light car that'll actually take advantage of the massive engines that'll drop into it.
Time to ask dad for a new car?
Time to ask dad for a new car?
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Its based on the E-class with the same wheelbase, but almost 4 inches longer and about 3 inches shorter. The proportions are somewhat deceiving with the streamlined look and high beltline. I would miss not having some body side molding...but I park far away from everything now, so it might not be too bad.
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Vehicle specs on the CLS 55 are posted at
http://www.mercedes-benz.com/omb/amg/en/cars/series/cls/index.htm
Based on the info there, the CLS 55 will be about 185 lbs. heavier than the E55. Although the wheelbase is identical (same chassis), it is also about 2.5 inches longer overall, 2 inches wider, and the top of the roof is approx. 2 inches lower than the E55.
http://www.mercedes-benz.com/omb/amg/en/cars/series/cls/index.htm
Based on the info there, the CLS 55 will be about 185 lbs. heavier than the E55. Although the wheelbase is identical (same chassis), it is also about 2.5 inches longer overall, 2 inches wider, and the top of the roof is approx. 2 inches lower than the E55.
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A very classy looking car to say the least...I fell in love with it the first day I saw it.
I hear it won't be in the states for another year... Do you know any different??? Good luck with your decision Norb.
I hear it won't be in the states for another year... Do you know any different??? Good luck with your decision Norb.
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does anybody know how big it is compared to the other MB vehicles...so its just a few inches shorter than the S-Class? i tried to click on the link...but it got me nowhere...if i had that car id be like this... 
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Originally Posted by tjcMBE55AMG
Looking at the rear doors, my guess is that rear seat passengers will have to get out, er, carefully.
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Btw, launch in the US should be Jan/Feb for the CLS500. I was quoted early May for our CLS55 delivery (but it's anybodies best guess at this point)...
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I'm with Norb
I couldn't resist...I put my G down today. I am in the pole position (#1) at the World's Most Famous Beach MB dealership for this ride. I'm betting the '55 will be tweaked to get over the 500 HP by the time my *** hit the seat :v .
