Mercedes-Benz CL-Class (C216)
| Mercedes-Benz C216 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz |
| Production | 2006-2014 |
| Model years | 2007-2014 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size luxury grand tourer (S) |
| Body style | 2-door coupé |
| Layout |
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive Front-engine, all-wheel drive |
| Related | Mercedes-Benz W221 |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Mercedes-Benz C215 |
| Successor | Mercedes-Benz C217 |
The Mercedes-Benz C216 is the last generation for the grand tourer Mercedes-Benz CL-Class. It replaced the C215 platform. In 2014 it was replaced by the C217 S-Class Coupe.
Like its predecessors, the C216 has no B-pillar interrupting the sleek curve of the side windows. The C216 body was designed by Gorden Wagener and Peter Pfeiffer.
The chassis is based on the W221 S-Class. The two-door coupé weighs 2,045 kg (4,508 lb), being heavier than the equivalent S saloon, and rides on a full-size 116.3-inch wheelbase (albeit 8.2 inches less than the long wheelbase S-Class, which is the only S-Class sold in the U.S.). Despite its large size, rear seat legroom is limited in keeping in the tradition of 2+2 luxury coupés, though CL has more rear passenger space than its rivals. The CL's boot is as large as that of the Audi A8 flagship saloon.
The vehicle was unveiled in 2006 Paris Motor Show, followed by 28th Bangkok International Motor Show (in right-handed drive configuration).
The vehicle went on sale in autumn 2006 (UK arrival spring 2007). Early models included CL 500 with 7G-TRONIC transmission, CL 600 with five-speed automatic transmission.
CL 65 AMG is a version of CL 600 with increased engine power to 612 PS (450 kW; 604 hp)@4800-5100rpm and 1,000 N·m (738 lbf·ft)@2000-4000rpm, vented and cross-drilled 15.4 inches front and 14.8 inches rear brake discs, frame-type sliding rear brake calipers, 255 / 35 ZR 20 front and 275 / 35 ZR 20 rear tires, forged 20-inch AMG twin-spoke wheels (8.5 inches front and 9.5 in the rear), special AMG spring struts with firmer damping, reworked ESP stability control and ASR traction control.
The "40th Anniversary" edition CL65 AMG is a limited (40 units) version of CL 65 AMG commemorating the 40th anniversary of AMG, designed by the specialists of the AMG PERFORMANCE STUDIO. It included exclusive AMG Alubeam (Liquid Metal) body paint (from Vision GST and SL 400 CDI), AMG two-bar front grille, large under-bumper air intakes, air outlets on the front fenders and round fog lights, rear apron with a black air diffuser insert and twin V12-design tailpipes, two-tone EXCLUSIVE PASSION Nappa leather seats with new AMG V12 diamond pattern stitching, embossed V12 logos in the front head restraints, color-coordinated Alcantara roof lining, nappa leather upholstery at airbag unit of the AMG ergonomic sports steering wheel, carbon fiber interior trim, "40th Anniversary" lettering on the center console, a "One Out of 40" badge on the handrest of the COMAND controller.
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