Mercedes-Benz Introduces Two New V8 Engines To The CLK-Class Range

• CLK 63 AMG Coupe and Cabriolet

• CLK 500 Coupe and Cabriolet

MILTON KEYNES, UK - August 2, 2006: Mercedes-Benz is set to create an unforgettable driving experience with the launch of the exclusive CLK 63 AMG Coupe and Cabriolet; the new top-of-the-range V8 performance models.

Designed for high performance, the newly developed AMG 6208cc V8 naturally aspirated engine replaces the CLK 55 AMG and offers outstanding performance enhancements over the previous engine. The CLK 63 AMG boasts an output of 481 hp and 630 Nm, making it one of the most powerful engines in its class. With exhilarating high-revving flexibility accompanied by high pulling power at low engine speeds, the new AMG V8 delivers 500 Nm of torque to the crankshaft as low down as 2000 rpm, while the maximum of 630 Nm is on tap at 5000 rpm. The new AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC transmission is the perfect complement to the dynamic power delivery and can be operated using the shift paddles on the new AMG sports steering wheel.

Equipped with re-tuned AMG sports suspension and AMG 18-inch light-alloy wheels with new five spoke styling and a new AMG high-performance composite brake system ensures this particular top athlete has just what it takes to deliver sporty handling and is equally adept when coming to a halt.

The dynamic AMG body styling, featuring a new, more distinctively contoured front apron with side air vents and spoiler lip on boot lid, reinforces the CLK 63 AMG’s position as a sporty flagship model combining dynamism with exclusiveness. These qualities extend to the interior, which includes the new AMG ergonomic sports steering wheel with shift paddles, multi-contour AMG sports seats and exclusive Nappa leather upholstery.

The new CLK 63 AMG is available to order now and includes an impressive range of standard equipment.

Exterior

AMG body styling including: New front apron with side air outlets, and integrated circular fog lamps set in chrome trim

Side skirts and rear apron

AMG spoiler lip on boot

New "6.3 AMG" Lettering on the front wings AMG sports exhaust system with two sets of twin chrome tailpipes for the Coupe and one twin chrome tailpipe for the Cabriolet New AMG high performance braking system with larger composite brake discs to the front Enhanced AMG sports suspension Transmission

AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7-G TRONIC with 3 drive modes: ‘C’ (Comfort) – gearshift configuration for comfortable driving at lower engine speeds

‘S’ (Sport) – gearshift configuration with faster gear changes for a more sporty driving style at higher speeds

‘M’ (Manual) – manual gear shifting for extremely quick gear shifts via new gearshift paddles on the steering wheel

Wheels

New 18" 5-spoke light-alloy wheels, painted titanium with high-sheen finish

Interior

New AMG sport seats Heavily sculpted side bolsters provide optimum lateral support

Cross-piping design and perforations with silver AMG badging

New ergonomic sports steering wheel with pronounced contouring, perforated leather on inner sections and AMG aluminium gearshift paddles Polished stainless steel sports pedals with black rubber studs AMG selector level with Alcantara insert Chrome door sill panels with AMG lettering New AMG instrument cluster with AMG main menu including RACETIMER AMG dial with AMG lettering

AMG chrome trim

Speedometer scale extended to 320 km/h (200 mph)

AMG lettering in rev counter

AMG main menu with central gear indicator, displays for engine oil, temperature and battery voltage, plus RACETIMER

Upholstery

High-grade Nappa leather upholstery available in three single tone colours Black, Basalt grey or Sand

Available now, on-the-road prices are as follows:

CLK 63 AMG Coupe £65,215 ($122,271 USD equivilent)
CLK 63 AMG Cabriolet £68,815 ($129,021 USD equivilent)

CLK 500 Coupe and Cabriolet

The Mercedes-Benz CLK 500 Coupe and Cabriolet models acquire the newly developed 5.5-litre V8 petrol engine, which produces an impressive 388 hp and boasts peak torque of 530 Nm. The CLK-Class Coupe sprints from 0-62.5 mph in just 5.2 seconds, with the Cabriolet only 0.1 seconds behind. With a top speed of 155 mph (electronically limited), the new CLK 500 Coupe and Cabriolet still manages to return an excellent combined fuel consumption figure of 24.8 and 24.4 mpg respectively.

The CLK 500 also comes equipped with the ultra-flexible 7G-TRONIC seven speed automatic transmission as standard. Its wider spread of ratios delivers the optimum gearing for virtually every situation and fully exploits engine characteristics to deliver brisk acceleration and strong mid-range sprints.

Available now, on-the-road prices are as follows:

CLK 500 Coupe £47,490 ($89,071 USD equivilent)
CLK 500 Cabriolet £51,090 ($95,799 USD equivilent)