2012 Mercedes CLS63 AMG
By Arman Barari on Nov 18, 2010 with Comments 0
Finally Mercedes took the wraps off the new CLS 63 AMG at the Los Angeles autoshow and revealed an amazing car with a 5.5 liter biturbo V8.
The design of the new CLS is completed in the AMG version with a magnificent body kit and 19-inch wheels, and also with the special matte Manganit Gray Magno color they offer in limited numbers at launch.
The engine of the CLS63 develops 518 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque in normal mode and 550 hp and 590 lb-ft. with optional AMG Sport Pack. That means it can do 0 to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds and reach a limited top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h). It also has estimated fuel consumption of 16 mpg city and 21 mpg highway.
The car comes as standard with a SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed Sport Transmission with Controlled Efficiency (“C”), “S” (Sport), “S+” (Sport Plus) and “M” (Manual) programs. The power is transferred to the ground via titanium gray painted and polished AMG 19-inch triple 5-spoke alloy wheels clad in 255/35 R19 tires (front) and 285/30 R19 (rear).
AMG Performance Package for the CLS63 AMG
Increase in power output of 32 hp (total 550 hp) and maximum torque of 74 lb-ft (total 590 lb-ft)
AMG engine cover in genuine carbon-fiber
Rear spoiler in genuine carbon-fiber
Sport suspension
Red brake calipers
Top speed increased to 186 mph
AMG Performance Steering Wheel with Alcantara® applications around the grip zones
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