After a short-lived period of teasing, the Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake has been officially unveiled. It made a debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2012 the weekend before last, wrapped in nothing but a camouflage wrap. At the same time, the non-AMG CLS Shooting Brake models made their debut at the Mercedes-Benz stand.
As the name suggests, the Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake gets the AMG 5.5 liter V8 biturbo engine. It’s available as standard with 525hp and 700Nm of torque or tuned though the optional ‘Edition 1’ package to 557hp and 800Nm of torque. The V8 includes direct petrol injection with spray-guided combustion, piezo injectors, air/water intercooling, generator management and a start/stop function. Performance figures include a zero to 100km/h sprint of 4.4 and 4.3 seconds respectively, and an electronically limited top speed of 250km/h
The widened front track has been optimized for the electromechanical steering and features variable power assistance that adapts to the different suspension modes.AMG high-performance brakes, 360-mm discs all round, come as standard, but for those in need of even more stopping power, ceramic composite brakes are offered as optional equipment.Putting power to the tarmac is a set of 19-inch titanium-grey lightweight alloys with a split-spoke design, with 5-spoke and 10-spoke design alloys available for a more individual touch.
Exterior highlights of the high-performance wagon include the AMG radiator grille with single slat, an AMG-specific hood design and rear apron with twin chromed tailpipes, and high-performance LED headlamps.Leather and carbon fiber adorn the cabin, but for those interested in performance, the Edition 1 package not only provides a more potent engine set up but also an interior by Designo, the company's in-house customization division.That means platinum white pearl trim with metallic finish for the sports seats and trim, as well as velour floor mats.
Optional extras include a Bang & Olufsen surround sound system, a rear differential and a carbon fiber trim package.The new CLS63 AMG Shooting Brake will hit European dealerships in October.
As the name suggests, the Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake gets the AMG 5.5 liter V8 biturbo engine. It’s available as standard with 525hp and 700Nm of torque or tuned though the optional ‘Edition 1’ package to 557hp and 800Nm of torque. The V8 includes direct petrol injection with spray-guided combustion, piezo injectors, air/water intercooling, generator management and a start/stop function. Performance figures include a zero to 100km/h sprint of 4.4 and 4.3 seconds respectively, and an electronically limited top speed of 250km/h
Optional extras include a Bang & Olufsen surround sound system, a rear differential and a carbon fiber trim package.The new CLS63 AMG Shooting Brake will hit European dealerships in October.
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