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Merc makes the CL because some folk like an S-Class with two doors. Merc also makes an AMG version because some folk are mad.
This is the new CL63 AMG - Merc's answer to a question that literally a few people asked.
See more pics of the CL63 AMG
The gargantuan super-coupe gets a new, hand-built AMG 5.5-litre twin-turbo V8 with 571bhp and 663lb ft of pulling power. Which, if you're in the mood for pulling, is considerable.
Using subtle forms of witchcraft and some Big Brains, the CL63 AMG sends its power to the rear wheels via a seven-speed AMG semi-automatic gearbox to hit 62mph in just 4.4 secs, and a top speed of 186mph with the AMG performance pack.
Despite the massive power, the new 5.5-litre V8 - which replaces the 6.3-litre AMG of old - gives 7.4mpg more than before, and emits 29 per cent less CO2.
Still, drive-it-like-you-stole-it and you'll notice the AMG's standard fit Direct-Steer and torque vectoring brake systems, the latter of which gently applies the brake on the inner wheel when cornering.
You get a range of AMG trinkets to trumpet your autobahn-crushing dominance to puny earth-cars, including some rather tasty 19-inch light-alloy wheels.
Sure it's big. You may even think it's ghastly. But - with the right attitude - we think this is a seriously cool car. Agree?
Vijay Pattni
Merc unleashes new CL63 AMG
Merc unveils its shiny new CL-shaped sovereign ring super-coupe. Power-oversteer fitted as standard
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Twister commented on this article
at 01:24 pm on 27 July 2010
Yes, agree, I think it's spectacular, and I really like it, but to be honest, I don't really see the piont in it, but I would still want oneif I could :)
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at 01:25 pm on 27 July 2010
this is an amazing car and very cool
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Stew2000 commented on this article
at 01:49 pm on 27 July 2010
What happened to the back of it. the front looks really good.
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I like the back of it... sorry, thought that was a question
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MitchAMG commented on this article
at 02:10 pm on 27 July 2010
Shame its a 5.5, saying that my coupe has a 6.3L (6.2 really) would always win any bragging competitions with the mates
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