Super CLS: Mercedes' new CLS55 AMG aims to spoil M5's party







Looking to spoil some of the new fourth-generation BMW M5’s glory, Mercedes-Benz has issued its first official photographs of its upcoming CLS55 AMG—before the base model has even hit the streets. The new super CLS is referred to by Mercedes as a coupe, but with conventional B-pillars it's more sedan.

Based around the same mechanical package as the E55, the CLS55 will be out to keep the new M5 honest with top shelf performance and features to match. Powering Stuttgart’s latest Bahnstormer is AMG’s supercharged 5.5-liter V8 delivering 476 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque.

Mercedes claims 0-62 mph acceleration in 4.7 seconds and a top speed limited to 155 mph. The new car rides on a tuned version of Benz’s Airmatic DC air suspension and 18-inch double spoke alloy wheels shod with 255/40 ZR18 (front) and 285/35 ZR18 rubber. Further extending the standard CLS’s aggressive appearance is an AMG bodykit consisting of a deeper front apron with integrated fog lamps, unique grille insert with three silver elements, wider side sills and a reworked rear bumper with dual oval tailpipes.

The CLS55 is set to be unveiled at this September's Paris motor show and is scheduled to go on sale next January in Europe for about EURO 96,000 (or about $118,000 at current exchange rates). That's about the same time we expect to see the base-model CLS appear Stateside.

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Looks nice overall. The sloping sides kinda remind me of an old Ford Tarus.......ewww

wow, looks aggressive, but a lil too roundy for me. man cars just keep gettin more and more powerful. what are we going to do with all the power? i thikn its just bragging rights.

It is a little roundy/saggy but I still love it

[FONT=Geneva][SIZE=5] I think it looks great but it looks also like a jaguar S-type. But that still does look sick as hell!

that car kicks ass. the back looks a lil funny, but i still wouldnt mind have that.

I like the disproportionate shorter windows, gives it that retro 40's ganstermobile look. Has a major aggressive look too. Nice!

i'll take two please

is it me, or do those brakes look small??

do u guys think that spoiler would fit a TL?

yeah lookin at it again, i think they need to take the back in a bit more to get rid of the Taurus effect, otherwise definatly gangsta

BEAUTIFUL!!! omg amazing... i'm gonna have to change my 3200GT!!!

No it wont fit, why not get the M5 lip like Tiggaman has?

I think this car is going to be very popular in the United States. From what I've heard so far, Mercedes USA already has a long list of potential buyers who've put down deposits for the CLS55.

i like how you guys say that it looks like something that is nasty, but in the end say the car still looks sick

it looks ok...a bit long though

Man, that thing is UGLY. The Cadillac CTS-V looks much better than that (and it probably performs better too).

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Looks narrow, but hot.

What do you guys think about this going against a M5?? I still like the M5 a little more.