Mercedes-Benz has revealed the details of 2012 CLS63 AMG along with a promotional video. The company has describe it as a vehicle with impressive performance which will going to be benchmark in design and efficiency. The big change for the new CLS 63 is now AMG’s 5.5 liter biturbo V8 engine, which replaces the outgoing naturally aspirated 6.3 liter V8.
The new 5.5 liter biturbo unit features a peak output of 410 kW (557 PS/550 bhp) and 800 Nm (590 lb-ft) of torque with the AMG Performance package. The standard engine configuration is rated at 386 kW (525 PS / 521 bhp) and 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) of torque.
Top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph, and the CLS63 AMG comes exclusively with the AMG SpeedShift MCT seven-speed transmission. Start-stop, or “Controlled Efficiency” mode is also standard, indicated when in action by a green “ECO” symbol on the dash. Several other modes range from comfort cruiser to full manual, allowing the driver to get the most from the car in any situation.
The AMG Performance package also offers a ceramic high-performance composite braking system, carbon fibre/black piano lacquer trims elements, door sills with illuminated AMG logo, carbon-fiber spoiler lip for the boot and red brake calipers, a seperate set of 19-inch light alloys in a double 5-spoke design and, aside from the aforementioned performance boost, the package includes a top speed limit bumped up to 300 km/h (186 mph).
