Car Express News: Press Launch Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG: Disconnection

Sunday, January 16, 2011

Press Launch Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG: Disconnection

The old man from an antiquarian is fast, the U.S. flag. His friends from the Julian Pie Company with respect to grumble. Tomorrow they will come with their trucks and Park the front of the door of the little cafes with the famous apple pie, that the high-tech sports car back to them there not spoil the view of the Main Street.

Only a few miles lie between the core market for a Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG in Los Angeles and Julian, and yet it is perceived here as he was not of this world. Well, for the Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG is probably to take a little bit. There's something alien, if Mercedes-Benz models other than down to earth feel.

Because first of the CLS is in itself a new character at the Mercedes design and secondly, the AMG version of the second generation stuff on top, what stands out from the AMG Mercedes. For instance, the face of the AMG CLS significant similarity with that of the super sports car Mercedes-Benz AMG SLS, which in turn inspired by that of the legendary SL Gullwing from the 50's.

Specially-designed front bumper and bonnet, LED daytime running lights, wider fenders, spoiler lip on the rear and the diffuser with the two chromed twin tailpipes give visual AMG independence. Which is further underlined by the words "twin turbo V8, which refer to the same engine and a technology change in the house AMG.

So far, they built naturally aspirated engines. With the SLS engine, which now finds itself again in the CLS, the Afalterbacher developed a direct-injection eight-cylinder V-engine with twin turbochargers. The move not only resulted in less displacement compared to its predecessor at 6.3 liters, but also more power (386 kW / 525 hp) and a higher maximum torque (700 Nm over a wide engine speed range) and especially to lower consumption .

Mercedes-AMG boss called Ola Källenius 9.9 liters per 100 km as the value for the average (EU standard). This is almost a third less than its predecessor. Good to know, though hardly an AMG driver will ever experience a nine in front of the decimal point. This creates, however, not just the engine.

Also, the AMG speed shift MCT seven-speed sports transmission is helping, as is the possibility to choose between four transmission modes. The most economical stage is called "Controlled Efficiency" and the "C" pattern on the dial and a green "Eco" indicator in the instrument cluster. In this program, the AMG CLS to gently glides, which stops in second gear, high-early-on and off at standstill by start-stop system.

Substance is what the three "S" for "sports", "+" for "sport plus" and "M" for "manual". Engine and transmission are now more agile, the circuit faster. A throttle-blipping function and a race start function (Launch Control) are a standard feature. Accelerate into the three programs to fast eight-cylinder sound.

In Afalterbach they have good stuff to come up with despite getting a decent sound turbo added. That you succeeded, although the exhaust sound sports car purists probably been too cautious. But the AMG is just not a riot brother. He impresses with performance and handling. To ensure proper handling, the new front axle, the new sports parameter steering and ride control AMG sports suspension with steel struts at the front and rear and electronically controlled dampers.

Additional charge, a ceramic brake to choose from. In the performance of the AMG impresses with 4.4 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h. Top speed is electronically limited at 250 mph. That will probably happen in not too many AMG CLS, because of the performance package (approximately 8,000 €) and the Driver-Package (more than 3000 €) to be on top speed 300 km / h and raise the engine to 410 kW / 557 PS and 800 Nm inflate.

On the way Driver Package also includes a driver training course in which the driver not only know the possibilities and limits of his new AMG, but also the most luxurious, sporty interior learns to appreciate. Sports seats in nappa leather and a new steering wheel in a three-spoke design with aluminum shift paddles are in this environment to high-quality design and also as high quality materials.

Just under 116 000 euros will cost the fun at the wheel of a Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG least. But again, very few AMG leaves the factory so as described in the price list as a base model. That is the way on 29 Published in January. Then again may be combined. It will come out humming, can buy for the old Julian Farmer in five or six pick up.

An AMG are raised not determined before the Pie Company, their grandchildren are more likely. They had eyes for the CLS. (Ampnet / Sm) Data Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG (Performance Package) Length x width x height (in meters): 5.0 x 1.88 x 1.41 Engine: V8 petrol engine, 5461ccm, direct injection, turbo power: 386 kW 525 hp at 5250 rpm Performance Package: 410 kW / 557 at 5750 rpm Maximum torque: 700 Nm 1750-5000 rpm Performance Package: 800 Nm 2000-4500 rpm Average fuel consumption (EU standard).

9.9 liters of Super; CO2 emissions: 231 g / km (Euro 5) Performance Package: 9.0 liters of premium; C02 231 g / km Maximum speed: 250 km / h (electronically governed) Acceleration 0 to 100 km / h: Performance Package 4.4 seconds: 4.3 seconds of idle weight / payload: 1870 kg / 545 kg Boot capacity: 520 liters Turning circle: 11.3 m wheels / tires: front 9.0 J x 19 / 255/35 R 19, rear: 10.0 J x 19 / 285/30 R 19 basis Price: 115 € 846.50; Performance Package plus 7735 €