2006 Mercedes Benz CLS 55 AMG

Mercedes Cars believes it has succeeded in creating a most desirable car in the form of the new CLS 55 AMG. This unique four-door coupe is driven by the powerful and refined AMG V8 supercharged engine, which generates an output of 469 bhp and 516 lb-ft of torque from a displacement of 5.5 liters. This gives the car truly top-notch performance: the Mercedes-Benz CLS-55 AMG accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in just 4.7 seconds and has an electronically limited maximum speed of 155 mph. The CLS 55 AMG boasts AMG sports suspension, a high-performance AMG braking system plus bodystyling.

As with the other AMG's high-performance Mercedes cars, the engine power is transferred to the wheels via the AMG SPEEDSHIFT five-speed automatic transmission. This allows the driver to choose between fully automatic or manual gear changes, the latter being possible by using either the selector lever or the gearshift buttons on the ergonomic sports steering wheel. The powerplant is superbly complemented by the AMG sports suspension and by the AMG high-performance braking system.

The car's dynamic ride characteristics are due in part to the wheel/tire combination fitted – 8.5 and 9.5-inch wide 18-inch twin-spoke light-alloy wheels shod with 255/40 and 285/35 wide-base tires. These powerful-looking wheels complement the new bodystyling, which in turn reflects the sophisticated coupe aesthetics of the CLS Class to perfection. Bodystyling comprises an expressive front apron with large air inlets and round fog lamps, side skirts and a distinctive rear apron. One highlight which appeals to both the eye and the ear is provided by the two chromed, twin oval tailpipes of the sports exhaust system.

The equipment of the CLS-55 represents a pleasing combination of exclusive, sporty styling and high-quality materials. The design of the new sports seats exhibits special AMG perforations, lateral piping, double stitching and Alcantara panels at shoulder height. The plentiful specification also includes luxurious nappa leather in a choice of three colors and instrument cluster with a 200 mph speedometer scale and chromed door sill panels with the AMG logo.