 The sporty and exclusive CLS 55 AMG car will be appearing at Mercedes-Benz sales outlets and dealerships starting in January 2005
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The new Mercedes-Benz CLS 55 AMGAffalterbach - Imposing performance figures and exclusive specification: Mercedes-AMG has succeeded in creating a most desirable car in the form of the new CLS 55 AMG.
Powerful-looking 18-inch AMG light-alloy wheels and AMG bodystyling
Comprehensive, high-grade standard equipment with nappa leather upholstery
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This unique four-door coupé is driven
by the powerful and refined AMG V8 supercharged engine, which generates an
output of 350 kW/476 hp and 700 Newton metres of torque from a displacement
of 5.5 litres. This gives the car truly top-notch performance: the CLS 55
AMG accelerates from nought to 100 km/h in just 4.7 seconds and has an
electronically limited maximum speed of 250 km/h. The CLS 55 AMG boasts AMG
sports suspension, a high-performance AMG braking system plus AMG bodystyling
and will be making its market debut in January 2005. As with the other AMG
high-performance cars, the engine power is transferred to the wheels via
the AMG SPEEDSHIFT five-speed automatic transmission. This allows the driver
to choose between fully automatic or manual gear changes, the latter being
possible by using either the selector lever or the gearshift buttons on the
ergonomic AMG sports steering wheel. The powerplant is superbly complemented
by the AMG sports suspension and by the AMG high-performance braking system.
The CLS 55 AMG features AIRMATIC DC semi-active air suspension
with an adaptive damping system; this suspension set-up has been specially
modified for AMG by giving it tauter tuning. Large, internally ventilated
and perforated brake discs make for impressive deceleration and high fading
resistance.
The car’s dynamic ride characteristics
are due in part to the wheel/tyre combination fitted - 8.5 and 9.5-inch
wide 18-inch AMG twin-spoke light-alloy wheels shod with 255/40 and 285/35
wide-base tyres. These powerful-looking wheels complement the new AMG
bodystyling, which in turn reflects the sophisticated coupé aesthetics
of the CLS-Class to perfection. The AMG bodystyling comprises an expressive
front apron with large air inlets and round fog lamps, side skirts and a
distinctive rear apron. One highlight which appeals to both the eye and the
ear is provided by the two chromed, twin oval tailpipes of the AMG sports
exhaust system. Further differentiation is ensured by a special radiator
grille with three imposing, silver-painted louvers and "V8 KOMPRESSOR" lettering
on the front wings; the AMG spoiler lip on the boot lid adds the final touch,
as well as increasing the down-force on the rear wheels.
The equipment of the CLS 55 AMG represents
a pleasing combination of exclusive, sporty styling and high-quality materials.
The design of the new AMG sports seats exhibits special AMG perforations,
lateral piping, double stitching and Alcantara panels at shoulder height.
The plentiful specification also includes luxurious nappa leather in a choice
of three colours, an AMG instrument cluster with a 320 km/h speedometer scale
and chromed door sill panels with the AMG logo. The sporty and exclusive
CLS 55 AMG car will be appearing at Mercedes-Benz sales outlets and dealerships
starting in January 2005.