2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG
Published Oct 11, 2006
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What Is It?
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG
What's Special About It?
This latest addition to the AMG lineup combines the deliciously sleek lines of the CLS with the tire-smoking power of a supercharged V8 to create what is arguably one of the most desirable Mercedes models ever produced. Dubbed a four-door "coupe" by Mercedes, the CLS slots in between the E- and S-Class sedans as a sporty, yet practical alternative to traditional two-doors. Whether you buy the "coupe" moniker or not, the striking shape of the CLS gives it undeniable appeal for anyone who values style as much as substance.
In the case of the CLS55, AMG's engineers retained all of the unique style of the standard model while injecting it with the kind of performance that makes it a world-class performer. In place of the standard 5.0-liter V8, the CLS55 gets a supercharged 5.5-liter V8 rated to produce 476 horsepower. Sent through a specially prepared five-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel shift buttons, this drivetrain combination is able to propel the car to 60 mph in just 4.7 seconds. An enhanced braking system and retuned airmatic suspension setup assure that the chassis is well up to the task of keeping up with the staggering power of the drivetrain.
A range of cosmetic enhancements is used both inside and out to further refine the already impressive visual punch of the CLS. Staggered 18-inch double-spoke wheels come standard along with enhanced AMG bodywork and twin dual exhausts. A unique grille, "V8 Kompressor" badges and a deck lid spoiler round out the exterior enhancements. Inside, the CLS55 gets revised sport seats with Alcantara inserts, a new gauge cluster and chromed "AMG" door sills. Sales begin in February of 2005.
What's Edmunds' Take?
With the E55 AMG already firmly planted atop our dream car wish list, the introduction of the CLS55 simply adds yet another AMG supersedan — or is it coupe — to the list. Between its unique styling, plush accommodations and blistering performance, this is a car with few if any faults no matter what you want to call it. — Ed Hellwig
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG
What's Special About It?
This latest addition to the AMG lineup combines the deliciously sleek lines of the CLS with the tire-smoking power of a supercharged V8 to create what is arguably one of the most desirable Mercedes models ever produced. Dubbed a four-door "coupe" by Mercedes, the CLS slots in between the E- and S-Class sedans as a sporty, yet practical alternative to traditional two-doors. Whether you buy the "coupe" moniker or not, the striking shape of the CLS gives it undeniable appeal for anyone who values style as much as substance.
In the case of the CLS55, AMG's engineers retained all of the unique style of the standard model while injecting it with the kind of performance that makes it a world-class performer. In place of the standard 5.0-liter V8, the CLS55 gets a supercharged 5.5-liter V8 rated to produce 476 horsepower. Sent through a specially prepared five-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel shift buttons, this drivetrain combination is able to propel the car to 60 mph in just 4.7 seconds. An enhanced braking system and retuned airmatic suspension setup assure that the chassis is well up to the task of keeping up with the staggering power of the drivetrain.
A range of cosmetic enhancements is used both inside and out to further refine the already impressive visual punch of the CLS. Staggered 18-inch double-spoke wheels come standard along with enhanced AMG bodywork and twin dual exhausts. A unique grille, "V8 Kompressor" badges and a deck lid spoiler round out the exterior enhancements. Inside, the CLS55 gets revised sport seats with Alcantara inserts, a new gauge cluster and chromed "AMG" door sills. Sales begin in February of 2005.
What's Edmunds' Take?
With the E55 AMG already firmly planted atop our dream car wish list, the introduction of the CLS55 simply adds yet another AMG supersedan — or is it coupe — to the list. Between its unique styling, plush accommodations and blistering performance, this is a car with few if any faults no matter what you want to call it. — Ed Hellwig