For this particular tuning project, the tuner started with the engine, as they all should. Adding some software optimization, sports air filters, a sports exhaust system (plasma coated), racing catalysts, and larger pulleys, the high performance coupe’s engine now delivers a total of 670 HP (up from the standard 621 HP).
The exterior look of the Mercedes is upgraded with a full carbon exterior packet in jet black. This package includes an external mirror, window frames, a front grill, door handles, hatchback panel, ventilator frames on the engine bonnet, and a beautiful black matte paint job. The whole package is finished by 22 inch rims in black/gloss with carbon edging in jet black.
The interior gets leather finishing, a complete HiFi system, and an interior finish in carbon leather/dark brown leather/dark brown Alcantara.
Once again we see a fine tuning kit from Anderson Germany. Great job, guys!
Welcome to MY2011 and welcome to the brand new facelifted versions of the Mercedes CL63 AMG and CL65 AMG. This year, Mercedes has opted to leave the exterior of their luxury coupe alone for the most part and focus their attention on the engines of these two vehicles. Nothing shouts perfection like an increase in horsepower and Mercedes wants to make this perfectly clear with these two models by using direct gasoline injection, twin turbochargers, air/water cooling, and controlled efficiency stop/start function.
Starting with the CL63AMG, Mercedes has thrown out the use of the naturally aspirated 6.2L AMG V8 engine and opted instead for a 5.5L biturbo engine mated to an AMG speedshift MCT 7-speed sports transmission with Sport, Comfort, and Manual modes. This exchange has allowed for an 18hp and 125lb-ft of torque increase for the 2011 model. This little kitten now purrs with 563hp and 664lb-ft of torque. Want to make it go even faster? Opt for the AMG Performance package and the Mercedes turns into a tiger with 563hp and 664lb-ft of torque. The standard model makes the 0-60mph sprint in 4.4secs and has a top speed electronically limited to 155mph while the AMG Performance package shaves 0.1secs off of the 0-60mph sprint and increases top speed to 186mph. Even though the 2011 Mercedes CL63 AMG has had an incredible boost in power, Mercedes has managed to decrease fuel consumption by 27% and CO2 emissions by 30.
The 2011 Mercedes CL65 AMG carries over the same 6.0L twin turbo V12 engine as last year for its range topper, but Mercedes has managed to push out an extra 17hp to the car’s performance. Now the CL65 AMG is capable of producing 621hp at 4800RPM and 738lb-ft of torque at 2000-4000RPM. The engine is mated to an AMG speedshift 5-spped transmission with Sport, Comfort, and Manual modes. This combination allows the CL65 AMG to make the 0-60mph sprint in 4.2secs and leaves it with an electronically limited top speed of 186mph.
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After the official details and images on the 2011 CL-Class facelift were unveiled, Mercedes has decided to bring out a presentation video for the new coupe. The new Mercedes CL-Class gets a new grille, bi-xenon headlights with LED technology, LED fog lamps, revised fenders and hood, and new exhaust pipes.
The model line-up starts with an entry-level CL550 4Matic powered by a 4.6 liter V8 direct-injected engine that delivers 429 HP and 516 lb-ft of torque. The engine is mated to a seven speed automatic transmission and sprints the car from 0 to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds. The top version, CL600 gets a twin-turbo 5.5 liter V12 engine with a total output of 510 HP and 612 lb-ft of torque. It sprints from 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds. Both vehicles are limited to 155 mph.
Today, Mercedes "accidentally" dropped the first official image of the facelift version CL63/CL65 AMG models. While there are no details on it, it is rumored that the CL63 AMG will be powered by the same 544 HP 5.5-liter V8 engine found on the 2011 S63 AMG. The CL65 AMG is expected to carry a V12 engine that delivers 612 HP.
This image reveals a slightly sharper-lined grille, a different set of headlights, and new LEDs in the headlights. There are also two extra lines on the hood of the car. So, yes, you are pretty much looking at a S63 AMG Coupe.
If Mercedes’ goal was to take an old model and sharpen it up to create a more focused and clean look then they have succeeded. No, there are not many dramatic changes that will make a lot of people squeal with excitement, but they were able to clean up a nice model and make it that much better. No extremes, just clean cut improvements. Maybe this was their way to provide the market with a better model of the CL63 AMG and CL65 AMG to go inline with their new "The Best or Nothing" campaign.
The German tuner Vath Performance has revealed today details on a black beats. And we really mean beast: 745hp and 1,150Nm. Based on the CL65 AMG, their tuning program offers a new programming of engine electronics, inlet optimization with an air collector, an enhanced engine and gear cooling system and a new exhaust system.
As a result the 6,0 liter V12 biturbo engine delivers a total of 745hp and 1,150Nm. The sprint from 0 to 60 mph is made in 4 seconds and top speed goes up to 211 mph.
The car sits on 20" alloy rim wheels and features a new sports braking system with six piston fixed calipers and 405mm braking disks.
The exterior kit includes a new front lip, a rear trunk and a roof spoiler.
