Mercedes Benz CLS-63 AMG (2009)

Overview:

The 2009 CLS-Class is a 4-door, 4-passenger luxury sedan, or luxury sports sedan, available in two trims, the CLS550 4-Door Coupe and the CLS63 AMG 4-Door Coupe. Upon introduction, the CLS550 4-Door Coupe is equipped with a standard 5.5-liter, V8, 382-horsepower engine that achieves 12-mpg in the city and 21-mpg on the highway. The CLS63 AMG 4-Door Coupe is equipped with a standard 6.2-liter, V8, 507-horsepower engine that achieves 12-mpg in the city and 18-mpg on the highway. A 7-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims. The 2009 CLS-Class is freshened for 2009. The CLS Class is Mercedes-Benz's youngest class, consisting of the CLS550 and CLS63 AMG. These models are large but handle like smaller cars and have bold but sleek lines. The CLS Class is a result of an effort to combine the sporty character of a coupe with the practicality of a sedan. Subtly refreshed for 2009, the CLS Class still features it's trademark coupe silhouette incorporating four doors. The CLS550 comes with a 382-hp 5.5-liter V8 engine teamed with a seven-speed automatic transmission. The more aggressive CLS63 AMG has a 507-hp V8. Both models come with Mercedes-Benz's Pre-Safe system, which will automatically close the sunroof and move the front seats to the safest position if an impending collision is detected. More traditional safety features such as side-curtain airbags and anti-lock brakes also come standard. As you might expect from Mercedes, luxury appointments abound. With features like power front seats, four-zone automatic climate control, 6-disc satellite surround sound audio, and doors that shut themselves if you forget to, comfort and convenience are everywhere.

Handling:

• Four-wheel ABS.
• Brake assist system.
• Brake by wire.
• Cornering brake control.
• Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs.
• Electronic brake distribution.
• Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management.
• Immobilizer.
• Driver selectable responsive suspension.
• Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel.
• Stability control.
• Wishbone front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and air springs, multi-link rear
• suspension independent with stabilizer bar and air springs.
• Interactive front and rear suspension levelling.

Performance/Specifications:

• 5,461 cc 5.5 liters V 8 front engine with 98.0 mm bore, 90.5 mm stroke, 10.7 compression ratio,
• double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder.
• Premium unleaded fuel 91
• Multi-point injection fuel system.
• 21.1 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank 17.6
• Power: 285 kW , 382 HP SAE @ 6,000 rpm; 391 ft lb , 530 Nm @ 2,800 rpm.