Mercedes-Benz USA has posted today the first official photos of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG along with a preliminary equipment list and performance figures for both the 2011 Mercedes CL63 AMG and 2011 Mercedes CL65 AMG. As we previously reported, the the more potent sibling – the CL65 AMG – comes equipped with AMG’s trademark V12 engine, a power plant that produces 621 horsepower and 739 lb-ft of torque. Top speed of the 2011 CL65 AMG is limited to 186 mph, while 0-60 mph time comes in at 4.2 seconds. In the CL63 AMG, making its debut is the new Mercedes 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8 which produces 536 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. Top speed of the 2011 CL63 AMG is limited to 155 mph, while acceleration from 0-60 mph takes precisely 4.4 seconds.
As for the rest of the 2011 Mercedes CL63 AMG and CL65 AMG standard and optional equipment, here’s the preliminary info for both:
Preliminary Equipment List 2011 Mercedes CL63 AMG
(Standard Equipment)
Comfort/Convenience
- COMAND system with 40GB hard-drive GPS navigation
- Bluetooth interface for hands-free calling
- Voice control for audio, telephone and navigation
- 11-speaker harman/kardon LOGIC7® surround-sound system with Dolby Digital 5.1, HD Radio®, in-dash 6-disc DVD/CD changer, in-dash SD card reader, media interface, & SIRIUS® satellite radio
- Central controller with 8″ COMAND display
- Power tilt/sliding sunroof
- Rear window sunshade
- Bi-Xenon headlamps with active curve illumination and cornering lights
- KEYLESS-GO
- Electronic trunk closer
- PARKTRONIC with advanced Parking Guidance
- AMG premium leather interior
- AMG performance steering wheel with aluminum shift paddles
- AMG instrument cluster with RACETIMER
- AMG 14-way power heated and active ventilated front seats with adjustable lumbar support and memory
- Drive-dynamic multicontour front seats with 4-level massage
- Interior ambient lighting feature
Performance/Handling
- 536 Horsepower @ 5,500 RPM
- 590 lb-ft of Torque @ 2,000 – 4,500 RPM
- Acceleration: 0-60 mph: 4.4 sec.
- Top speed: 155 mph (electronically limited)
- AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sport transmission with Sport, Comfort and Manual shift modes
- AMG-specific power-assisted speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion steering
- AMG-calibrated Active Body Control (ABC) suspension
- Front: AMG-calibrated 4-link independent with antilift control and stabilizer bar
- Rear: AMG-calibrated multilink independent with antisquat and antidive system
- AMG high-performance two-piece braking system
- Front: Internally ventilated and cross-drilled 15.4″ discs with dual sliding calipers
- Rear: Internally ventilated and cross-drilled 14.4″ discs with sliding calipers
- 20″ AMG twin 5-spoke alloy wheels
- 255/35 ZR20 (front), 275/35 ZR20 (rear) high-performance tires
- AMG sport exhaust system with dual twin chrome tailpipes
- AMG aerodynamic sport styling
Safety/Security
- New vehicle 4-year/50,000 mile warranty
- Mercedes-Benz mbrace™ emergency calling and convenience system
- New vehicle 4-year/50,000 mile warranty
- Mercedes-Benz maintenance system
- 24-hour roadside assistance program
- Steel-reinforced cabin with front & rear crumple zones
- 3-point seatbelts with pre-tensioners and force limiters
- ISOFIX anchor and tether system for child seats
- Adaptive dual stage front airbags including driver knee airbag
- Side airbags mounted in front and rear
- Full-length head protection curtain
- NECK-PRO active head restraints
- 4-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock and Brake Assist
- AMG 2-stage Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
- PRE-SAFE® (predictive occupant protection system)
- Roll-over sensor
- Anti-theft alarm with engine immobilizer
- Night security illumination
- Tire pressure monitoring system
- Panic button remote key
- Emergency trunk release inside cargo area
Optional Packages
Premium 2 Package ($TBD)
- Rear view camera
- Drive-dynamic multicontour front seats with massage
- Night View Assist PLUS with Pedestrian Detection
Driver Assistance Package ($TBD)
- DISTRONIC PLUS with PRE-SAFE® Brake
- Active Blind Spot Assist
- Active Lane Keeping Assist
AMG Performance Package ($TBD)
- Top speed delimitation to 186 mph
- Power increase (+27 hp/74 lb-ft)
- Carbon Fiber engine cover
Stand Alone Options
- Wood/premium leather steering wheel
- Heated steering wheel
- SPLITVIEW Dual-content viewscreen
- 20″ AMG Twin 5-Spoke forged wheel
- Carbon Fiber Trim
Paint
- Black
- Magnetite Black
- Jade Green
- Capri Blue
- Flint Grey
- Barolo Red
- Iridium Silver
- Palladium Silver
- Diamond White
Upholstery
- Black Premium Leather
- Savanna/Cashmere Premium Leather
- Ash/Grey Premium Leather
- Sahara Beige/Black Premium Leather
Preliminary Equipment List 2011 CL65 AMG
(Standard Equipment)
Comfort/Convenience
- COMAND system w/ 40GB hard-drive GPS navigation
- Bluetooth interface for hands-free calling
- Voice control for audio, telephone and navigation
- 11-speaker harman/kardon LOGIC7® surround-sound system with Dolby Digital 5.1 with HD Radio®
- ,SIRIUS® satellite radio, & media interface
- Central controller with 8″ COMAND display
- Power tilt/sliding sunroof
- Rear window sunshade
- Bi-Xenon headlamps with active curve illumination and cornering lights
- KEYLESS-GO
- Electronic trunk closer
- PARKTRONIC with Parking Guidance
- DISTRONIC PLUS with Parking Guidance and Active Blind Spot Assist
- Rear view camera
- Night View Assist PLUS w/pedestrian detection
- AMG exclusive leather interior with V12-design diamond cross-stitching
- AMG performance steering wheel with aluminum shift paddles
- AMG instrument cluster with RACETIMER
- AMG 14-way power heated and active ventilated front seats with adjustable lumbar support and memory
- Drive-dynamic multicontour front seats with 4-level massage
- 8-way power heated and active ventilated rear seats
- Interior ambient lighting feature
Performance/Handling
- 621 Horsepower @ 4,800 RPM
- 738 lb-ft of Torque @ 2,000 – 4,000 RPM
- Acceleration: 0-60 mph: 4.2 sec.
- Top speed: 186 mph (electronically limited)
- AMG SPEEDSHIFT 5-speed transmission with Sport, Comfort and Manual shift modes
- AMG-specific power-assisted speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion steering
- AMG-calibrated Active Body Control (ABC) suspension
- Front: AMG-calibrated 4-link independent with antilift control and stabilizer bar
- Rear: AMG-calibrated multilink independent with antisquat and antidive system
- AMG high-performance two-piece braking system
- Front: Internally ventilated and cross-drilled 15.4″ discs with dual sliding calipers
- Rear: Internally ventilated and cross-drilled 14.4″ discs with sliding calipers
- 20″ AMG twin 5-spoke forged alloy wheels
- 255/35 ZR20 (front), 275/35 ZR20 (rear) high-performance tires
- AMG sport exhaust system with V12-design dual twin chrome tailpipes
- AMG aerodynamic sport styling
Safety/Security
- Active Lane Keeping Assist
- New vehicle 4-year/50,000 mile warranty
- Mercedes-Benz mbrace™ emergency calling and convenience system
- Mercedes-Benz maintenance system
- 24-hour roadside assistance program
- Steel-reinforced cabin with front & rear crumple zones
- 3-point seatbelts with pre-tensioners and force limiters
- ISOFIX anchor and tether system for child seats
- Adaptive dual stage front airbags including driver knee airbag
- Side airbags mounted in front and rear
- Full-length head protection curtain
- NECK-PRO active head restraints
- 4-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock and Brake Assist
- AMG 2-stage Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
- PRE-SAFE® (predictive occupant protection system)
- Roll-over sensor
- Anti-theft alarm with engine immobilizer
- Night security illumination
- Tire pressure monitoring system
- Panic button remote key
- Emergency trunk release inside cargo area
Stand Alone Options
- SPLITVIEW Dual-content viewscreen
- Carbon Fiber Trim
Paint
- Black
- Magnetite Black
- Jade Green
- Capri Blue
- Flint Grey
- Barolo Red
- Iridium Silver
- Palladium Silver
- Diamond White
Upholstery
- Black Exclusive Leather
- Savanna/Cashmere Exclusive Leather
- Ash/Grey Exclusive Leather
- Sahara Beige/Black Exclusive Leather
