All-New 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL Class Introduced
Mercedes-Benz is in the middle of significant model changes throughout its lineup and today introduced what it hopes will be another success, the all-new CL-Class. Built on the same platform as the new S-Class sedan reintroduced earlier this year, the CL is a luxury coupe with plenty of punch.
The CL500 features the base engine, a powerful V-8 producing 388 hp. While the CL600 houses — wait for it — a bi-turbo 12-cylinder that puts out 517 hp. That sucker hustles to 62 mph in 4.6 seconds (German automakers release 0-100 km/h times that translate to 0-62 mph). Oh, and the CL600 actually gets slightly better gas mileage than the previous version.
The interior will look remarkably similar to the S-Class, and the exterior features the same haunches – those huge bulges above the wheels — that are the major design element from the four-door. While we applaud design boldness, the look might not be universally appealing. However, the new S-Class is selling well and we expect the CL to follow suit.
The CL should hit U.S. dealerships, this fall with prices announced closer to on sale dates, but we expect them to remain similar to the 2006 CL model which starts at $95,500. For more exterior and interior photos click below.
[Source: DaimlerChrysler]
Interior
With the windows down. Notice the open space from front to back.
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Sweet. The BMW 850 had windows like those.
Though I think I like the CLS better overall.
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Looks like there is a bulge in the back of the trunk, reminds me of a Lincoln Mark VIII.
Anyone else think that the headlights look a little Scion tC-ish? Don't get me wrong - it's a good looking car, but when I see the front end of this nearly $100K Benz coupe, I can't help but think of a sub $20k Toyota toy car. It's slightly off-putting to say the least. I mean I'd hate to see a grown man blow his retirement money on a car like this only to have his wife confuse it in the parking lot with a Scion tC parked a few spaces closer.
Well the lights are odd I'll give you that. Although i don't think Scion tC right away. Of course they each probably cost about the same as the engine of a tC.
Not immediately appealing as the 2000 model CL which is a classic already. Looks like I won't be changing any time soon!
good and nice photos.
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