This here is the refreshed 2011 CL-Class, which despite the rumors, doesn't adopt the S-Class Coupe moniker as part of Mercedes-Benz's new nomenclature that started with the new E-Class Coupe that replaced the CLK. For its mid-life facelift, the CL coupe has received a mild redesigned and a new bi-turbo V8 engine.
Visual updates include a redesigned front bumper housing LED strips with chrome surrounds for the daytime running lights, a reshaped hood, new headlamps and a more V-shaped grille.
The LED turn indicators and position marker lamps along with the reprofiled rear bumper and newly-designed tail lamps round off the exterior changes.
Inside, the higher-quality trim materials and new color options are matted with redesigned multifunction wood/leather steering wheel steering and additional ambient light spots.
Under the bonnet, there's a new 4.7-liter bi-turbocharged V8 engine with BlueDIRECT technology for the CL500 (CL550 for North America), which comes with a revised version of Mercedes-Benz's seven-speed automatic gearbox with an integrated stop-start system and brake energy recuperation.
The eight-cylinder unit produces 429HP, a 12 percent increase in power over its predecessor, which had an output of 382HP. At the same time, torque was raised from 391 lb-ft to 516 lb-ft, an increase of 32 percent.
Furthermore, the new V8 engine achieves a 10-15% improvement in fuel economy and 23% improvement in CO2 emissions.
The CL500 / CL550 4MATIC requires 4.9 seconds to accelerate from a standstill to 100km/h (62mph), a 0.5 second improvement over the previous model.
The range also includes the CL600, with its 510HP 12-cylinder biturbo engine and 612 lb-ft. of torque that accelerates the luxury coupé from a standstill to 100km/h (62mph) mph in a 4.5 seconds. Top speed on both models is electronically limited at 250km/h (155mph).
For buyers needing more power, Mercedes will debut the new CL63 AMG and CL65 AMG models later this year.
Among the many tech highlights is a new Active Lane Keeping Assist safety feature that utilizes a camera mounted on the inside of the windshield and a radar system that scans the side of the roadway, to gently apply the brakes when the driver steers away from his lane.
The 2011MY CL-Class will make its market debut in Autumn of 2010.
15 Comments:
not too bad actually...I like those majestic lines...what about you guys at carscoop?
yep..ugly !!! I just hope that Merc won't fuck up the new CLS
they soo destroyed the headlights :(
Walter de'Silva get some sort of bonus for this ?
Gorgeous interior though, apart from the smattering of chrome "V12" badges - those crazy Germans do love their bling and don't really understand good taste. It's either dull and boring (VW, most Audis) or bling-tastic (top-end Mercs, BMWs).
i like it
What's with all excessive faux wooden trim, especially on the steering wheel. Did Merc people borrow the idea from people that designed Toyota Camry's interior?
Disappointed. Looks like a E class coupe with A5 headlights.
A greatly improved engine, which is the least I expect from MB. However, MB have completely replaced the front fog lamps, with a useless (and cheaper) LED strip serving a different purpose....
Is this a calculated ploy by MB to sell more units with the optional night view assist! LOL
That's real wood, not faux.
Do you think Mercedes' flagship coupe would have fake wood like a Camry?
Thanks, Merc, for the simple and elegant dash area. BMW may be the "ultimate driving machine", but in the looks department, this outclasses any BMW (*yawn*) updated model.
I love the car but they just have to sack the steering wheel designer!!
quintessential mercedes-benz. the epitome of grace, elegance and class. it is gorgeous inside and viewing it from from every direction.
Reg; "Do you think Mercedes' flagship coupe"
That would be the S-class for a coupe or sedan and the 'SL' for the sporty/GT segment.
Yes Merc makes some very nice looking automobiles and I love their interiors, particularly their dashes, but grace and class also have to include reliability, and Mercedes Benz is very poor at that.
As a previous owner of a 2001 CLK 430, I doubt that I will ever own another Merc and that makes me very unhappy. Buyer beware!
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