Chris Abraham

The AMG Sport Package with AMG-designed side sills and sculpted rear apron brilliantly accent the charismatic 2006 CL600. Staggered-width 18″ AMG double-spoke alloy wheels and high-performance tires help create an outward expression unlike any other coupe.

Engine 5,513-cc intercooled twin-turbocharged SOHC 36-valve 60° V-12. Two-piece high-pressure die-cast alloy cylinder block. Alloy heads and pistons. Die-cast magnesium cylinder head covers.

Net power 493 hp @ 5,000 rpm

Net torque 590 lb-ft @ 1,800 - 3,500 rpm

Compression ratio 9.0:1

Fuel requirement Premium unleaded gasoline.

Fuel and ignition system ME 2.7.1 engine management. Integrated sequential multipoint fuel injection and phased twin-spark ignition includes individual cylinder control of fuel spray, spark timing and phase, and antiknock. Electronic throttle. Two high-energy ignition coils and two spark plugs per cylinder, with 60,000-mile spark plug intervals.

Intake system Twin turbochargers (one per cylinder bank, integrated in exhaust manifolds) with liquid-to-air intercoolers.

Transmission Driver-adaptive 5-speed automatic. Electronically controlled shifting. Driver-adaptive programming adjusts shift points to the driver’s current driving style. Touch Shift allows driver to manually downshift and allow upshifts by nudging the shift lever left or right from the Drive position. Shift into Optimum Gear programming allows one-touch selection of the best gear for maximum acceleration or engine braking by holding the shift lever to the left of Drive for one second. Driver-selectable Comfort mode starts vehicle moving in 2nd gear or a second Reverse gear, and upshifts at lower rpm, to help improve control on slippery surfaces.

Drive configuration Rear-wheel drive.