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The AMG 6.0-liter V12 biturbo engine in the Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG is one of
the most powerful series production engines ever built. The twelve-cylinder
engine produces 612 hp from a displacement of 5980 cc, and a maximum torque of
738 lb-ft which remains constant between 2300 and 4300 rpm. The torque has been
electronically limited to 738 lb-ft from a possible 885 lb-ft, to make
allowances for the powertrain. The unrivalled superiority can be experienced
over every single mile: the AMG V12 engine is characterized by effortless power
delivery in all engine speed ranges and an exciting engine sound, all coupled
with supreme refinement. The exceptional power of the AMG twelve-cylinder engine
is evident from the performance data: the Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG accelerates
from zero to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds, and achieves a top speed of 155 mph
(electronically limited).
AMG has made a number of additional detailed
enhancements to the AMG 6.0-liter V12 biturbo engine for the new Mercedes-Benz
CL65 AMG. New exhaust gas turbochargers have been installed. The inlet diameter
of the compressor housing and also the exhaust gas ducts have been enlarged, and
the resulting increase in air throughput, together with the new engine
electronics, has resulted in an increase of horsepower. The maximum charge-air
pressure is 1.5 bars.
CL65 AMG's New Design
The new
Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG now features an even more exclusive appearance than ever
before. An enhanced status is guaranteed thanks to the swept-back front section
with profiled bonnet, the enlarged, more angled radiator grille and the powerful
headlamps. Included as standard is the Intelligent Light System (ILS) with
bi-xenon headlamps, active light function, Adaptive Highbeam Assist and
AMG-specific LED daytime driving lights in the front apron. The upsized,
chrome-trimmed cooling-air intake adorns a distinctive horizontal grille slat.
The newly designed AMG bodystyling is easily recognizable thanks to the
distinctive V-shape and the lower cross strut, which on the CL65 AMG has an
exclusive chrome-look finish. This is matched by the AMG rear apron which boasts
a diffuser insert which is also finished in chrome. Also new are the taillamps
with one-piece red-colored cover plates and the reversing headlamps placed next
to the licence plate recess. Another visual highlight comes in the form of the
AMG sports exhaust system with two chrome twin tailpipes featuring a V12 design.
When viewing the vehicle from the side, enthusiasts will discover not only
the "V12 BITURBO" lettering on the mudguards, but also AMG double-spoke forged
wheels, painted titanium grey and with a high-sheen finish. The wheels are
fitted with 255/35 R20 tires at the front, and 275/35 R20 tires at the rear.
The Interior
The exclusive position held by the Mercedes-Benz
CL65 AMG within the AMG model range is also highlighted by the vehicle's
exquisite and perfectly finished interior appointments: the Exclusive PASSION
nappa leather upholstery with its distinctive AMG V12 diamond pattern design
covers all four seats as well as the door center panels. Nappa leather also
covers not only the entire instrument panel and seatback panels, but also the
magazine pockets and the parcel shelf. In addition, Alcantara is used on the
roof lining and also on the A and C-pillars. The AMG sports seats, which can be
adjusted into many different positions, feature their own seat upholstery layout
as well as active ventilation and heating, and also come with the Seat Comfort
package: it includes active multicontour front seats with massage and dynamic
functions, and also NECK-PRO luxury head restraints. Also fitted as standard on
the front seats is the PRE-SAFE positioning function.
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