2012 Mercedes CLS 63 AMG - Comfort, Style and Sport in ONE!
The new CLS 63 AMG was officially unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
The car is slightly modified compared to the ordinary CLS and features a new hood, modified bumpers, a revised grille, and unique front fenders. It also has an aggressive rear diffuser, a four-tailpipe exhaust system, LED daytime running lights and 19" five-spoke alloy wheels.
The interior boasts burl walnut trim, but there is an option for piano black and carbon fiber trim, AMG sports seats, and a three-spoke steering wheel with aluminum shift paddles for the gearbox.
2012 CLS 63 AMG is powered by 5.5 liter bi-turbo V8 with 525PS (386 kW) and 699Nm (516 lb-ft) of torque. The engine is mated to a 7-speed Speedshift MCT transmission. The car accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds and the top speed is limited to 250 km/h (155mph).
There is also an optional AMG Performance Package, which boosts the engine to the whopping 558PS (410 kW) and 799Nm (590 lb-ft). The acceleration time is slightly beter - 4.3 seconds to 60mph and the top speed is now 299 km/h (186mph).
The adaptive AMG suspension has three settings - Comfort, Sport and Sport+. The package also includes a wider front axle, a revised electro-hydraulic steering system, and high-performance cross-drilled brakes.
2012 CLS 63 AMG is expected to hit the market in United States this summer.
