Paris Motor Show: Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG
by Erin Mays on Sep 28th 2006 at 9:40AM 
While Eric was milling around at the Mercedes press conference, he overheard a guy with a thick French accent proclaim, "As the Americans are fond of saying – there is no replacement for cubic inches." While he may have lost something in translation, the meaning sticks, and then some -- the vehicle hosts an AMG-developed 525 hp 6.3L V8 capable of hitting 60 mph from a standstill in 4.6 seconds. As is the case with most Mercedes vehicles, the speed is governed to 155 mph.
Like most vehicles tuned by Mercedes AMG unit, the changes to the body of the vehicle are as much for performance as they are for style. The wheels are light aluminum alloy, the front and rear fascia aid in aerodynamics, and the air dams suck more air into the engine compartment. Active body control sport suspension aids in the vehicle's improved handling over the automaker's lesser coupe models.
Although Mercedes gave the press the skinny on the car well before its Paris show debut, it's still a sight to behold. Check out more information from Mercedes and pics by Eric after the jump.
Related: Bahn-stormer Special: Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG
Press Release
Mercedes-AMG is unveiling the range-topping version of the new luxury coupé, the CL 63 AMG. Under the bonnet is an AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine that was devel-oped independently and delivers a maximum output of 386 kW/525 hp and 630 Newton metres of peak torque for guaranteed scintillating performance. A glance at the high-tech specification of this exceptional two-door coupé emphatically under-lines its exclusive status: in addition to the unmistakable AMG bodystyling and the AMG sports suspension based on Active Body Control, the AMG high-perfor-mance braking system is also fitted as standard. PRE-SAFE®, the anticipatory occupant protection system, is included too and may be supplemented by the addition of both the innovative new PRE-SAFE® Brake and DISTRONIC PLUS as an option.
The CL 63 AMG represents the highlight of Mercedes-AMG's 2006 model initia-tive so far, which has encompassed ten brand new high-performance AMG models to date. At the heart of the eight-cylinder flagship model is the AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine.
From its displacement of 6208 cc, the high-revving, naturally aspirated drive unit musters up 386 kW/525 hp at 6800 rpm and generates its peak torque of 630 Ne-wton metres at 5200 rpm. This gives the AMG powerpack a higher power-to-swept-volume and torque ratio than any other naturally aspirated series-produced eight-cylinder engine in the world. The CL 63 AMG is propelled from 0-100 in just 4.6 seconds, with top speed electronically limited to 250 km/h.
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Rick 8:37PM (9/28/2006)
Is it me, or is this car just not that nice looking..kind of vanilla? and is that interior blah or what, please don't tell me that's faux wood trim in a $100,000+ car!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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MikeW 11:10AM (9/28/2006)
Kim Schmitz [gumball 2004 winner] your car is ready, although he would probably pay for the higher speed governor, 300kph all the way for him.
Otto, the bus driver from the simpsons, 'A double guitar'
Mercedes AMG, Double caliper front brakes
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lawrence 11:13AM (9/28/2006)
i dont like it much, especially the taillight. mercedes could have come up with a better design.........but it will still sell because its a mercedes
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creanium 11:25AM (9/28/2006)
I still can't get over the fact that it looks like a Scion tC ... front and rear ...
it's a shame.
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sr20de 11:35AM (9/28/2006)
Having attended a number of track days- I notice that you rarely see AMG cars tracked by owners. On the flip-side, BMW M drivers show up in force. AMG cars are for rappers and old people, M cars are for the real enthusiasts.
My 2c. If I ever had an AMG, it would see track days.
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Andrew 2:12PM (9/28/2006)
Looks very much like the BMW 6-series. Just split the grill into two pieces.
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Mustafa 1:28PM (9/28/2006)
Looks like they spliced a Scion tc with a hotdog bun.
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Keith 1:47PM (9/28/2006)
Yes please.
I will say if it had a 300 HP V6, I would not care...but it has a 500 HP V8 with a 7-speed tranny, and it is comfortable, fast, and a cool car. I want one but cannot afford it.
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DPC car videos 3:02PM (9/28/2006)
The only distinctive feature on this car is the Mercedes emblem, the old CL looks more like a Mercedes then some Japanese car.
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John 7:11PM (10/26/2006)
I think the design is definitely a move in the right direction, not to much, not to little. I am impressed with the enhancements, more agressive, but not an eye-sore. And as for the engine, bravo to Mercedes for moving away from artificial power into the wonderful world of natural aspiration.
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