The Mercedes-Benz CL-Class is a line of full-size luxury grand
tourers which was produced from 1992 to 2014 in the US. The name CL
stands for the German Coup� Leicht (Coup�-Light) or Coup�
Luxusklasse (Coup�-Luxury)
The CL-Class is the coup� derivative of the S-Class full-size
luxury saloon, upon which it shares the same platform. Formerly
known as the SEC (Sonderklasse-Einspritzmotor-Coup�) and later
S-Coup�, it was spun off into its own, separate name in 1996 and in
1997 for North American markets. The CL continued to follow the
same development cycle as the S, though riding on a shorter
wheelbase, and sharing the same engines albeit with less choice as
only the higher-output powertrains are offered.
Main competitors of the CL-Class in the luxury 2+2 coup� segment
included the Aston Martin DBS, Bentley Continental GT, BMW M6, and
the Ferrari 612. The CL-Class had more rear legroom than these
aforementioned competitors.
The second generation of the CL is the W215-chassis coup� of
1999-2006. It is based on the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, though it
rides on an 8-inch shorter wheelbase. The CL was offered with
various engines through it's second generation: the V8-powered CL
500, the NA V8-Powered CL55 AMG, the supercharged V8-powered CL55
AMG, the NA V12-powered CL 600 (2000-2002), the limited production
(about 200 per year worldwide), 5.5 liter V12 Bi-Turbo CL600
(2003-2006), the very rare limited-edition NA CL63 AMG (26 examples
only), the 2000 NA CL55 AMG F1 Edition (55 examples only), and the
limited production (196 total) 6.0 liter V12 Bi-Turbo CL65 AMG
(2004-2006). All models seat four. Development took place from 1993
to 1999, with final design being approved in 1996.
The CL coup�s come equipped with the very latest in Mercedes-Benz
technology, and along with the S-Class saloons the CL coup�s
receive new technological features. Active Body Control uses four
hydraulic suspension rams that use three pressure regulators
connected to a combination power steering and suspension pump,
pushing fluid at a pressure of 2,960 psi through the system that,
along with several intermediate computers and master CPU, keeps
this car absolutely flat through the corners. The CL class has a
lengthy list of custom available features. The following features
are standard: climate control, ABC (hydraulic) suspension,
all-leather interior, designer wood trim, trip computer, CD,
navigation system, front heated seats, power moonroof, as well as
power door and trunk closing assist. Optional features include a
heated steering wheel and voice-activated telephone, as well as,
front fan-cooled and heated seats.
In 2003 the engine options changed. The CL 55 AMG became
supercharged allowing the car to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 4.27
sec according to Motor Trend and the V12 CL 600 had 2 turbochargers
added and a slight engine reduction, from 5980 cc to 5513 cc. Both
cars produced 493 HP the distinction, again, was the ghost like
quietness of the CL 600 as compared to rather noisy CL 55 AMG. The
CL 600 was conservatively rated by Mercedes-Benz as not to take
sales away from the AMG CL 55. A dyno tested stock CL 600 was
closer to 540 hp. Car & Driver's acceleration test delivered a 0-60
time of 4.3 seconds. The more powerful CL 65 (2004-2006) produced
604 HP and 703 Lb-Ft of Torque. The top speed of the CL 65 was
limited to 155 MPH and 0-62 was reached in 4.4 Sec.
This CL65 is one of just 196 units produced and boasts a clean
Carfax, just 3 owners and a just over 19K miles. It is extremely
clean and drives absolutely amazing. Did we mention that it
produces a staggering 703 LB-FT of Torque!!! This is an amazing
amount of Bang for the Buck.
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