Mercedes CLS Tuning | Forgiato Concave — RedlineArchive

Mercedes CLS Tuning | Forgiato Concave — RedlineArchive

The first generation of the CLS, the Mercedes-Benz W219, was based on a six inches (152 mm) longer version of the W211 E-Class platform. IVM Automotive, a subsidiary of German roof system specialist Edscha, developed the entire vehicle from the Vision concept to the production version. More than 150 IVM engineers were involved, making the CLS the largest vehicle development project in the company's history.[citation needed] Design patents were first filed on July 24, 2002.[4] The production version CLS 500 made its debut at the 2004 New York International Auto Show. European models went on sale in 2004. United States went on sale in January 2005, initially including CLS 500 and CLS 55 AMG. The first one for the export markets rolled off the assembly line on December 2, 2004. In 2006, Mercedes phased out both the 5.0L in the CLS 500 and 5.5L Supercharged V8 in the CLS 55 AMG in favor of two new 5.5L and 6.2L V8s. This resulted in the 2007 model year name change to the CLS 63 AMG (6.2L V8) and CLS 550 (5.5L V8) in the United States. The CLS 500 badge continues to be used in various markets with the 5.5L V8 engine. The 2012 CLS 550 had a base price of US$72,175 in June 2011 (equivalent to £46685 today), with the CLS 55 starting at US$87,320. The 2012 CLS63 started at $96,775 (equivalent to £62591 today), for a base model, and is offered with steering wheel mounted paddles (F1 style), and 19" wheels for the US market. CLS 55 AMG, CLS 63 AMG The CLS 55 AMG and CLS 63 AMG are modified versions of the CLS produced by Mercedes-AMG. Features exclusive to AMG models include: perforated sport seats, 18-inch (457 mm) light-alloy wheels with wider tires (for the UK), 19-inch five-spoke light-alloy wheels (standard in North America, optional for all other markets), large air inlets and quad chromed oval exhaust pipes. CLS 55 AMG was unveiled in 2004 Paris Motor Show. CLS Grand Edition (2009) Available in 4 engine variants (including CLS 280, CLS 350 CGI), it is a version of CLS-class vehicles with designo magno platinum matte body colour, radiator grille louvres in designo magno platinum, a choice of 4 metallic body colours (obsidian black, iridium silver, carneol red or flint grey), bi-xenon headlamps with dark headlamp casings, active light function and cornering light function in the fog lamps, headlamp cleaning system, and dynamic headlamp range adjustment, high-sheen AMG 18-inch 5-spoke light-alloy wheels with pockets painted in titanium grey, 245/40 R 18 front and 275/35 R 18 rear tyres, a "Grand Edition" insignia on the front wings, designo interior roof lining in anthracite Alcantara, designo leather upholstery in "marron" (optional sand, black, mystic red, porcelain or chablis shade), trim elements in laurel wood with matt or high-gloss finish at selector lever and the wood/leather steering wheel, sport pedals in brushed stainless steel with rubber studs, COMAND APS Multimedia control and display system, comfort telephony, PARKTRONIC, 'Grand Edition' velour floor mats. CLS 350 3.5 L V6 (M272) 200 kW (272 hp DIN) 350 N·m (258 lb·ft) 7.0 250 km/h (155 mph) CLS 350 CGI 3.5 L V6 (M272) 215 kW (292 hp DIN) 365 N·m (269 lb·ft) 6.7 250 km/h (155 mph) CLS 500 (2006) 5.0 L V8 (M113) 228 kW (306 hp DIN) 460 N·m (339 lb·ft) 6.1 250 km/h (155 mph) CLS 550 5.5 L V8 (M273) 281 kW (388 hp DIN) 530 N·m (391 lb·ft) 5.1 250 km/h (155 mph) CLS 500 (2007–) 5.5 L V8 (M273) 281 kW (388 hp DIN) 530 N·m (391 lb·ft) 5.1 250 km/h (155 mph) CLS 55 AMG (2006) 5.4L V8 supercharged (M113) 350 kW (493 hp DIN) 715 N·m (516 lb·ft) 4.6 250 km/h (155 mph) CLS 63 AMG 6.2 L AMG M156 V8 378 kW (514 hp DIN) 630 N·m (465 lb·ft) 4.5 250 km/h (155 mph)