2011 Mercedes CL65 AMG
2011 Mercedes CL65 AMG Side View
2011 Mercedes CL65 AMG Rear View
2011 Mercedes CL65 AMG Cockpit View2011 Mercedes CL65 AMG appears to largely ape the looks of its lesser CL63 AMG counterpart, but does get a few unique styling cues of its own. The CL65’s lone grille bar is wider than the one seen on the CL63, with the lower front splitter getting a metallic treatment. Out back is essentially the same story, with the CL65 gaining a chrome accent below its bumper and oval rather than rectangular exhaust outlets, hinting at the CL65’s extra power.
The biggest news under the CL65 AMG's long hood is a modest bump in power - from 604 to 621 horsepower. New exhaust gas turbochargers are largely responsible for the increase in power, although the German automaker also chalks up the changes to an increased inlet diameter on the compressor housing and revised engine management electronics. Torque remains 738 lb-ft. from 2,300 to 4,300, but Mercedes-Benz says that the big V12 is capable of an astonishing 885 lb-ft. The engine has been detuned in order to work with its robust five-speed automatic transmission and driveline. Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are down 3.5 percent compared to the outgoing model despite the power gain thanks to a handful of small changes. Look for the CL65 to formally debut later this year at the Paris Motor Show.
The biggest news under the CL65 AMG's long hood is a modest bump in power - from 604 to 621 horsepower. New exhaust gas turbochargers are largely responsible for the increase in power, although the German automaker also chalks up the changes to an increased inlet diameter on the compressor housing and revised engine management electronics. Torque remains 738 lb-ft. from 2,300 to 4,300, but Mercedes-Benz says that the big V12 is capable of an astonishing 885 lb-ft. The engine has been detuned in order to work with its robust five-speed automatic transmission and driveline. Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are down 3.5 percent compared to the outgoing model despite the power gain thanks to a handful of small changes. Look for the CL65 to formally debut later this year at the Paris Motor Show.