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2009 MercedesBenz CLS63 AMG Car Maintenance and Car Repairs DriverSide

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Expert Reviews

What’s to

The brutal pace of the CLS63 is addiction, a perfect fit for its sinister sitting on 19-inch, triple-spoke It is impressive that such a fast car can maintain a compliant, ride around town.

Not to Like

The distinct lack of Autobahn in North America the upper limits of the CLS63’s unreachable. Your neighbors are to complain about a certain infuriating cacophony” whenever you down the street.

The Drive:

Driving Impressions

Effortless, pace is the CLS’s specialty. The note has been finely and firing up the massive 6.2-liter AMG emits a bass-filled exhaust that is as addictive as it is intimidating. The sounds fantastic off-throttle emitting a series of pops and on its way down the revs. Strangely, is little to no induction noise, the CLS63 is well insulated the exterior environment. The V8’s 507 sees it to 60 mph in an incredibly brief 4.3 after which it will straight into its 155 mph speed Handling is superb thanks to steering, especially when the is set to its firmest mode, the semi-active air working to minimize any body induced by lateral Gs through The seats are feature dynamic bolsters which inflate corners, keeping you centered. enough for a 4,210 lb car, the AMG nimble and the power is mind-altering at any really coming

alive for the final slug 5,500-7,000 rpm.

Engine and Drivetrain

The CLS63’s 6.2-liter V8 makes 507 horsepower and 465 of torque, and is capable of revving to a lofty 7200 rpm. is transmitted to the rear wheels via an AMG Plus 7G-Tronic seven-speed Especially pleasing is the new downshift feature, which blips the in order to seamlessly match the of the engine with that of the gear, but more importantly the driver look and sound a Le Mans racing legend.

Vehicle Features and Options

The has received a lot of AMG tweaks to set it apart the base model CLS, with 19-inch triple-spoke which encompass massive front and 13-inch rear discs. However, knowing psychotic customers will more speed, stopping and cornering ability, AMG has developed an performance package which a top speed of 186 mph (stock is 155 mph), diameter brake discs, sport-tuned suspension and a limited-slip

Key Technology Evaluation

The CLS63 AMG all of the technology the base model which includes a hard-drive navigation system. 4GB of onboard storage, an MP3-compatible CD and DVD stereo SD card reader, Linguatronic control, an integrated Bluetooth mobile phone system and Key keyless entry. For a more everyday super coupe, Parktronic parking assist and excellent Distronic Adaptive Control are on option as well.

Green Evaluation/Gas Mileage

The hasn’t made it to the EPA for evaluation but the European figures currently put it at 11 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway, resulting in a cycle of around 16 mpg. a high-revving 6.3-liter V8 putting out 500 horsepower, we could imagine fuel consumption, though hard to deny that the AMG is a

A Closer Look: Vehicle

Interior

With its low-sloped and massive AMG wheels, the CLS looks from any angle, especially the rear, where its coupe-like best showcase themselves the sloping C-pillars and rear lid down to the quad oval pipes.

A smattering of carbon enhances the interior of the AMG along the performance oriented, flat steering wheel with its shift paddles. There is an overall aura of sophistication the cabin, but the AMG certainly isn’t shy its intentions.

Market Segment and Pricing

the only downside to the CLS63 AMG is its $94,500 price tag. true that currently the CLS has no competitor, but Porsche and Aston (and possibly BMW ) reportedly low-headline high performance competitors on the way to give Mercedes a run for its

What We Think

Aside the hefty price of ownership, the AMG is one of those rare performance that does everything It’s able to accomplish the of a sedan and lug four adults in comfort, is every bit as luxurious as the CLS and yet still retains the lofty of a super coupe. For the time there is truly nothing like it.