CLS 55 AMG (pics)
05-12-2004, 12:31 PM
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Mercedes C400, BMW X3
I like the look but see a resemblance
I like the way this car looks, but the more I stare at the photos, the more derivative the car appears. It has a vague sort of Inifiniti look from the rear and a Lexus sort of look from the front and a Jaguar kind of look from the sides and interior. I suppose all of these comparisons will be favorable in the marketplace.
Now I am thinking- is this more of woman's car than a man's (appearance only, not the AMG stuff)?
Now I am thinking- is this more of woman's car than a man's (appearance only, not the AMG stuff)?
05-12-2004, 05:47 PM
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Re: I like the look but see a resemblance
Originally posted by shoes
Now I am thinking- is this more of woman's car than a man's (appearance only, not the AMG stuff)?
Now I am thinking- is this more of woman's car than a man's (appearance only, not the AMG stuff)?
I think its like the SL the perfect blend of masculinity and femininity
06-06-2004, 08:43 AM
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06-06-2004, 09:27 AM
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I wonder how upset people would be to buy the CLS 55 just to have MB release the CLS63 not long after.. I dont understand why they dont just wait and go with the newer AMG engine.
edit: ok nevermind i just read the article on carconnection..now im even more confused.. a v12 TT in a CLS for 80K? sure..
edit: ok nevermind i just read the article on carconnection..now im even more confused.. a v12 TT in a CLS for 80K? sure..
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06-07-2004, 01:01 AM
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While I think highly of TCC as far as their news and reviews go, I wouldn't trust them for estimates. They think the next Volvo XC is going to spring from their subcompact V30, instead of the V50, which makes a helluva lot more sense (a discussion for another board). Sure, they're still better than AutoSpies, but then again, who isn't? (Funny how they claim they "predicted" a hybrid Altima when Nissan announced a long while back that they were buying Toyota's hybrid tech and are going to put it in their passenger cars. Took a real seer to predict THAT one).
I was under the impression that MB was moving away from forced induction. I read somewhere that future AMG's will be naturally aspirated, the horsepower being brought by increased displacement, 4-valve heads, and the like.
I was under the impression that MB was moving away from forced induction. I read somewhere that future AMG's will be naturally aspirated, the horsepower being brought by increased displacement, 4-valve heads, and the like.
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06-14-2004, 12:13 AM
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ITA! Looks very good, how much will a CLS65 cost? I agree that it does sort of look like Lexus....eitherway, Mercedes is continuing to do great when it comes to designing vehicles! Looks very sexy!
07-02-2004, 03:09 AM
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Pics from the AMG Website:
Opposites Attract
Style. Power. Fascination. These attributes are not contradictory. They express the opportunity to be at one with one of the worlds 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
Source: http://www.mercedes-benz.com/o...x.htm
Opposites Attract
Style. Power. Fascination. These attributes are not contradictory. They express the opportunity to be at one with one of the worlds 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
Source: http://www.mercedes-benz.com/o...x.htm
07-02-2004, 03:29 AM
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A bucket on wheels
the CLS is by far one of the greatest looking automobiles MB has built in a long time. meaning it has an almost timeless look to it.
