Mercedes-Benz C215
| Mercedes-Benz C215 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz |
| Production | 1999–2006 |
| Assembly | Sindelfingen, Germany |
| Designer | Peter Arcadipane , Bruno Sacco (1995) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Large luxury grand tourer (S) |
| Body style | 2-door coupe |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Related | Mercedes-Benz W220 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
5.0L V8 |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic 7-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 113.6 in (2,885 mm) |
| Length | 196.6 in (4,994 mm) 2003-06 CL500, CL55 AMG & CL600: 196.4 in (4,989 mm) |
| Width | 73.1 in (1,857 mm) |
| Height | 2000-02: 56.0 in (1,422 mm) 2003-06: 55.4 in (1,407 mm) CL65 AMG: 55.0 in (1,397 mm) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Mercedes-Benz C140 |
| Successor | Mercedes-Benz C216 |
5.0L V8
5.4L V8
5.5L V12
5.8L V12
6.0L V12
The second generation of the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class is the C215-chassis coupé of 2000–2006. It is based on the 1999–2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W220), though it rides on an 8-inch (203 mm) shorter wheelbase. Sales in Germany started in August 1999 for the CL 500 V8.
The C215 exterior design and active suspension was previewed by the Mercedes-Benz F200 concept in 1996.
The CL is offered as five models: the V8-powered CL 500, the V8 powered naturally aspirated CL 55 AMG, the supercharged V8-powered CL 55 AMG, the V12-powered CL 600, a limited-edition V12-powered CL 63 AMG, and the rare bi-turbo V12-powered CL 65 AMG. All models seat four.
The CL coupes come equipped with the very latest in Mercedes-Benz technology, and along with the S-Class sedans the CL coupes receive new technological features. It was the second car, (after the W220 S-Class), with Distronic: the first worldwide radar-assisted Autonomous cruise control system.
It was the first car in the world with both low beam and high beam (Bi-Xenon) High Intensity Discharge headlamps.
It introduced the refined Active Body Control fully active suspension system. Active Body Control uses four hydraulic suspension rams that use three pressure regulators connected to a combination power steering and suspension pump, pushing fluid at a pressure of 2,960 psi (20,400 kPa) through the system that, along with several intermediate computers and master CPU, keeps this car absolutely flat through the corners. The CL-class has a lengthy list of custom available features. The following features are standard: climate control, ABC (hydraulic) suspension, all-leather interior, designer wood trim, trip computer, CD, navigation system, front heated seats, power moonroof, as well as power door and trunk closing assist. Optional features include a heated steering wheel and voice-activated telephone, as well as, front fan-cooled and heated seats.
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