If you have an extra $180,375 and love very exclusive coupes then the 2006 Mercedes CL65 AMG might be your next girlfriend.
Engine AMG-built twin-turbocharged 5,980-cc SOHC 36-valve 60° V-12. Two-piece high-pressure die-cast alloy cylinder block. Alloy cylinder heads. Reinforced crankshaft and valvetrain. Lightweight camshafts.
Net power 604 hp @ 4,800 - 5,100 rpm
Net torque 738 lb-ft @ 2,000-4,000 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 includes adaptive accelerator, which provides more rapid throttle opening in response to the speed at which the accelerator pedal is depressed. 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 AMG-enhanced driver-adaptive electronic 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.
AMG SpeedShift™ AMG SpeedShift programming provides up to 35% faster gear changes, automatically downshifts during braking, prevents unwanted upshifting while cornering, offers one-touch selection of the best gear for maximum acceleration (Shift into Optimum Gear), and features torque converter lockup in all forward gears. Fingertip manual mode allows direct-access shifting through forward gears via buttons on the back of the upper steering wheel spokes or via the Touch Shift feature of the shift lever, and will automatically intervene only to induce an upshift at redline, to downshift as needed upon full throttle and to select 1st gear when the vehicle stops. In Standard and Comfort modes, the steering wheel buttons operate the Touch Shift feature.
Drive configuration Rear-wheel drive.
Rear axle ratio 2.65:1
Engine
Type: V12, Turbocharged
Displacement cu in (cc): 365 (5980)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 612(450) / 4800
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: 738(1000) / 2000-4000
Redline at RPM: 5950
Brakes & Tires
Brakes F/R: ABS, vented disc/vented disc
Tires F-R: 245/40 - 275/35 ZR19
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Length × Width × Height in: 194.7 × 72.4 × 54.5
Weight lb (kg): 4750 (2155)
Performance
Acceleration 0-62 mph s: 4.4
Top Speed mph (km/h): 155 (250)
Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km): n.a. (14.9)
CL 65 AMG: With 450 kW/612 hp the most powerful AMG-model
Newly developed twelve-cylinder AMG biturbo engine
A new dimension of performance
Active Body Control specially optimised for AMG performance
Exclusive features including 19-inch AMG wheels and fine nappa leather
The new CL 65 AMG from Mercedes-AMG GmbH is the most powerful model the brand has produced since it was established over 35 years ago. The exclusive Gran Turismo is powered by a newly designed 6-liter V12 engine whose biturbo technology gives it a level of performance previously unheard of in this engine size class: the twelve-cylinder AMG powerplant has an output of 450 kW/612 hp and develops its maximum torque of 1000 newton metres between 2000 and 4000 rpm.
These engine data open up a new dimension of performance figures. The vehicle accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and reaches the 200 km/h mark in 13.3 seconds while a standing-start kilometre takes 22 seconds. The top speed of 250 km/h is electronically limited.
The high-performance AMG twelve-cylinder powerplant is also ideally suited for relaxed cruising in high gear. Superbly responsive, yet smooth and refined, it guarantees the high level of touring comfort traditionally associated with Mercedes.
Long tradition of twelve-cylinder engines from Mercedes-AMG
The new V12 engine embodies the expertise which Mercedes-AMG has always brought to the development of powerful twelve-cylinder cars which set the benchmark for their particular segment. In 1995, the 7.3-litre SL 73 AMG caused a sensation with its output of 386 kW/525 hp; in 1997, the street version of the CLK-GTR with its 450 kW/612 hp 6.9-litre V12 set new standards for super sports cars. In 2001, Mercedes-AMG presented another two exclusive V12 high-end models in the form of the S 63 AMG and the CL 63 AMG (326 kW/444 hp).
New engine features extensive internal and external enhancements
The CL 65 AMG engine
This long tradition of building outstanding V12 power plants has created high expectations and spurred Mercedes-AMG on once again to provide its customers with a superlative engine concept. As a result, the design of the biturbo engine has been thoroughly revised. The increase in the displacement from 5513 to 5980 cc is just one of many measures responsible for the enhanced performance and torque.
The following design changes have been made:
The cylinder bore in the diecast aluminium crankcase has been increased from 82.0 to 82.6 millimetres.
The precision-balanced crankshaft is made from high-strength material and its stroke has been extended from 87 to 93 millimetres.
The forged pistons, which are made from a special material which is extremely resistant to temperature and pressure, have an upgraded oil-spray cooling system with a separate individual nozzle per piston. The size of the piston pins has been increased.
The main and conrod bearings are made from higher-specification material for enhanced handling of thermal and pressure peaks.
The combustion chambers in the cylinder heads have been optimised.
The camshafts have increased stroke on the intake side and longer opening times.
The modified oil pump and the larger oil cooler ensure that all lubrication points are supplied with oil - even under the most extreme conditions.
The housings of the compressor and turbine in both turbochargers have been enlarged, as have the turbine and compressor wheels. The maximum charge pressure has been increased to 1.5 bar.
Larger injection valve openings permit more effective fuel throughput.
Larger low-temperature radiator guarantees high power output
Another redesigned feature is the intercooler which is equipped with a front-mounted low-temperature radiator that is about 70 percent larger than before. The system uses the particularly efficient air/water heat-exchanger principle to cool the intake air (which has been compressed by the turbochargers) before it enters the combustion chambers. The larger area of the low-temperature radiator results in a 25 percent reduction in the intake-air temperature at full load. This system guarantees high power and torque levels whatever the outside temperature or operating conditions.
AMG SPEEDSHIFT five-speed automatic transmission with steering-wheel controls
Power is transmitted by the AMG SPEEDSHIFT five-speed automatic transmission with steering-wheel gearshift controls. The engine’s high maximum torque level of 1200 Newton metres has been limited electronically to 1000 Newton metres and a number of measures – including the adoption of newly developed clutch pack discs with a high-quality metal coating as well as modified shift and torque-converter-lockup logic - have been taken to optimise key transmission components. The modified drive shafts and upgraded hub carriers also reflect the high levels of power and torque available.
Active Body Control with sports suspension, eight-piston composite brake system
The CL 65 AMG is equipped as standard with Active Body Control (ABC) and special AMG spring struts with a firmer damping response. Fully reworked dynamic handling control systems such as ABS, Brake Assist, ASR and ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) complement the enhanced chassis setup. In order to cope with the high power output of the AMG biturbo engine, the front wheels of the AMG V12 high-end model are equipped with a newly developed, high-performance eight-piston composite brake system with 390 x 36 mm grey cast-iron discs and aluminium brake-disc bowls. Contact with the road is taken care of by AMG 19-inch twin-spoke wheels equipped with 245/40 ZR 19 tyres at the front and 275/35 ZR 19 tyres at the rear.
AMG bodystyling and exclusive nappa leather appointments as standard
The CL 65 AMG features the distinctive, powerful looks of AMG bodystyling which is standard on the vehicle. The front and rear aprons as well as the side skirts blend harmoniously with the timelessly elegant design of the Mercedes Coupé. The chromed “V12 Biturbo” lettering on the front wings indicates the exceptional dynamic qualities of this vehicle, while the two chrome-finished twin tailpipes of the AMG sports exhaust system add a sporty touch at the rear.
Inside, a particularly stylish ambience is created by the extensive use of fine wood trim elements and the “Exclusive nappa” leather upholstery, which is available in three colours. Electrically adjustable AMG sports seats with the exclusive AMG upholstery piping layout and perforation pattern, optimised lateral support, multicontour and memory functions as well as seat heating make every journey in the CL 65 AMG a delight, whether it involves twisting country roads or long-distance motorway cruising. The distinctive style of the new high-performance twelve-cylinder flagship model is rounded off by the AMG instrument cluster calibrated up to 360 km/h, the ergonomic AMG steering wheel with gearshift buttons and the chromed stainless-steel door sills with the AMG logo.
