With the release of the 2008 Mercedes CLS Daimler also released the details of the 2008 Mercedes CLS 63 AMG. The 2008 Mercedes CLS 63 AMG is powered by a 6.3-litre V8 AMG engine that develops an amazing 378 kW/514 hp and 630 Nm of torque. The 2008 Mercedes CLS 63 AMG has its top speed limited to 250 km/h and a 0 to 100 km/h acceleration time of 4.5 seconds. The 2008 Mercedes CLS 63 AMG price will be set at €106,624.00.
from Mercedes Press Release:
Mercedes-Benz is making the CLS even more irresistible. This one-of-a-kind four-door coupe – the pioneer of a whole new automotive segment – has now been fine-tuned to give it added appeal.
The new entry-level model version, the CLS 280 with its sophisticated V6 power unit, develops 170 kW/231 hp. Meanwhile, the flagship model in the range – the 2008 Mercedes CLS 63 AMG with its 378 kW/514 hp AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine – now comes with 19-inch AMG light-alloy wheels plus a new AMG sports exhaust system.
CLS 63 AMG flagship model with AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC
The flagship model in the CLS range, the 2008 Mercedes CLS 63 AMG, is powered by the AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine with 378 kW/514 hp and 630 Newton meters of torque. The high-revving, naturally aspirated engine now makes its presence known in an even more distinctive fashion: the AMG sports exhaust system's redesigned rear silencers deliver an even more captivating soundtrack through the two sets of oval-shaped, chromed twin tailpipes. The AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC transmission now incorporates a function which blips the throttle automatically during downshifts. This does more than just intensify the emotive driving experience -
the virtually load-free downshift procedure also leads to a reduction in load-alteration effects, which is of particular benefit when braking ahead of corners on the race track. The 2008 Mercedes CLS 63 AMG accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds, while its top speed is limited electronically to 250 km/h. Also new is the black-painted radiator grille with two louvres instead of the previous three, which blends in perfectly with the AMG bodystyling. The AMG light-alloy wheels, with their new triple-spoke design and a titanium grey, high-sheen paint finish, now measure 19 inches in size instead of
18 as before, and are shod with tires measuring 255/35 R 19 at the front and 285/30 R 19 at the rear. Inside, the 2008 Mercedes CLS 63 AMG boasts a new AMG sports steering wheel with a three-spoke design. The grip areas are specially contoured and trimmed in perforated leather. Gear selection can be performed manually by means of two aluminum AMG shift paddles.
Attractive optional extras from AMG
There is an exclusive choice of new optional extras from the AMG Performance Studio for the 2008 Mercedes CLS 63 AMG: take the AMG performance steering wheel, for instance, with a smaller diameter, a rim that is flattened at the bottom and silver-colored aluminum shift paddles.
Or the titanium-grey painted AMG 19-inch light-alloy wheels with a twin-spoke design and a polished finish, which are manufactured using first-rate forging technology.
All CLS models can be embellished by the addition of the AMG bodystyling package: this comprises a prominent front apron with large air intakes, a beefy rear apron featuring a black insert, as well as side skirts. There is also the option of new AMG 19-inch light-alloy wheels in a high-sheen finish with either 255/35 or 285/30 tires.
