Monday, May 24, 2010

Mercedes Benz CLS Class

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CLS Class is a sports cars series produced by German Mercedes Benz which created the particular segment of the "4-door coupe." It is also known by the abbreviation design of Mercedes-Benz C219

Mercedes Benz CLS was founded based on the Mercedes Benz E-Class, the launch took place in autumn 2004, the idea of the German house was to create a sleek sedan with a line so it looks like a coupe and the CLS opinions of the press at the launch were largely positive. The design recalls a concept in 1970 by Robert Opron.

The success of the CLS has prompted the major German and European homes to embark on this area where the CLS has already 6 opponents in preparation, the Audi A7, the Porsche Panamera, Aston Martin Rapide, Peugeot 608, Jaguar XF and the BMW LC5.

The first exhibition took place at the CLS International Motor Show in Frankfurt in 2003, with the Vision CLS concept, and made his debut at NYIAS 2004. Same year was also presented the 55 AMG version of the AMG sports department of the house.

Typical options include versions of all the Mercedes after 2004, with an eye to the safety car, in fact accessories such as the anti-collision system Pre-Safe, which tenses the safety belt pretensioners, closes windows and sunroof and adjusts the seats in the best position to prepare for the impact, demonstrate the importance of this issue according to the engineers at Mercedes Benz.

2006 mercedes benz cls class available as optional xenon headlights, navigation system COMAND GPS, keyless ignition system Keyless Go and Parktronic parking sensor system.

In 2007 he introduced the 63 AMG version, which has an engine from 6.3 liters instead of the old 5.5 liters.

In March 2008 the body has undergone a slight facelift, focused especially on the mask.

Engines

The engines were updated in 2007 are :
  • CLS 350 - 3.5 liter V6, 200 kW (272 hp),
  • CLS 500 - 5.5 Liter V8, 281 kW (382 hp),
  • CLS 63 AMG - 6.2 L V8, 378 kW (514 hp),
  • CLS 320 CDI - 3.0 L V6, 167 kW (224 hp).
Source: http://pediaworld.com/category/cars/

2006 mercedes benz cls class

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