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Mercedes-Benz C216

The Mercedes-Benz C216 is the last generation for the grand tourer with name Mercedes-Benz CL-Class, produced from 2006 to 2014. It replaced the C215 platform, and was replaced in 2014 by the C217 S-Class Coupe.

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Predecessor: Mercedes-Benz C215 · Successor: Mercedes-Benz C217

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Initial release (2006–2010)

The C216 body was designed by Gorden Wagener and Peter Pfeiffer. The chassis is based on the W221 S-Class. The two-door coupé is heavier than the equivalent S saloon, weighing 2,045 kg (4,508 lb), and rides on a full-size 116.3-inch wheelbase (albeit 8.2 inches less than the long wheelbase S-Class, which is the only S-Class sold in the U.S.). Despite its large size, rear seat legroom is limited in keeping in the tradition of 2+2 luxury coupés, though CL has more rear passenger space than its rivals. The CL's boot is as large as that of the Audi A8 flagship saloon. Like previous CL models, the C216 features a pillarless design with no B-pillar between the front and rear side windows. The vehicle was unveiled at the 2006 Paris Motor Show, followed by the 28th Bangkok International Motor Show (in right-hand drive configuration). The vehicle went on sale in Early-July 2006 in Europe (UK arrival spring 2007). Early models included the CL 500 with the 7G-TRONIC transmission, and CL 600 with five-speed automatic transmission. CL 65 AMG (2008–2010). The CL 65 AMG is a version of the CL 600 with power increased to 612 PS (450 kW; 604 hp) at 4,800-5,100 rpm and 1,000 N⋅m (738 lbf⋅ft) at 2,000-4,000 rpm. It also features vented and cross-drilled brake discs (15.4 inches front and 14.8 inches rear), frame-type sliding rear brake calipers, 255/35 ZR 20 front and 275/35 ZR 20 rear tires, forged 20-inch AMG twin-spoke wheels (8.5 inches front and 9.5 in the rear), special AMG spring struts with firmer damping, reworked ESP stability control and ASR traction control. The 2008 model year Mercedes-Benz CL 65 AMG was unveiled at the 2007 New York International Auto Show. CL 65 AMG, "40th Anniversary" limited-edition (2006). The "40th Anniversary" edition CL 65 AMG is a limited (40 units)

2010 facelift

The 2010 facelift was unveiled at the 2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed, followed by the 2010 Paris Motor Show. Changes include: Exterior and interior: new grille, bi-xenon headlights with LED technology, LED fog lamps, revised fenders and hood, and new exhaust pipes, addition of a new interior wood trim Adaptive Highbeam Assist Attention Assist Active Blind Spot Assist world premiere Active Lane Keeping Assist world premiere 2011: first series production car with night vision-guided pedestrian spotlighting: Night View Assist Plus with Spotlight Function can flash at any pedestrians it detects in order to warn both the driver and the pedestrians. The flashing light is directed in such a way that vehicles in front and oncoming traffic are not dazzled. PRE-SAFE Brake upgrade now activates maximum braking pressure around 0.6 seconds before what it recognises as an unavoidable collision. Direct-Steer Active Body Control (ABC) with crosswind stabilisation Torque Vectoring Brake COMAND with SPLITVIEW dual view display. COMAND APS navigation system replaces DVD with 40 gigabyte hard-disk drive map. Equipment. Active Body Control suspension (standard, only on rear-wheel drive, for US market only on CL 600 and AMG) The C216 introduced the second generation Active Body Control suspension system, referred to as ABC Plus or ABC II in technical documentation. Compared to the first generation system used on the C215 and W220, the updated system featured shorter hydraulic lines for improved response, a redesigned pulsation damper mounted directly on the tandem pump, and reduced body roll by 45%. AIRMATIC air suspension with continuously Adaptive Damping System Plus (standard on US market CL 550 4MATIC, not for CL 600 and AMG) Nine airbags as standard ESP Dynamic Cornering Assist Traff

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Specifications

name: Mercedes-Benz CL (C216)
Manufacturer: DaimlerChrysler (2006–2007), Daimler AG (2007–2014)
Production: May 2006–2014
Assembly: Germany: Sindelfingen
Body style: 2-door coupé
Class: Grand tourer (S)
Transmission: 5-speed 5G-Tronic automatic, 7-speed 7G-Tronic automatic
Wheelbase: 2955 mm
Length: 199.4 in, AMG: 200.2 in
Width: 73.7 in
Height: 55.8 in
Designer: Gorden Wagener and Peter Pfeiffer
Model years: 2006–2014 (Australia, Asia, Africa & Europe), 2007–2014 (Americas)
Layout: FR/F4 (4matic)
Related: Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W221)
Engine: Petrol:, 4.7 L M278 twin-turbo V8, 5.5 L M273 V8, 5.5 L M157 twin-turbo V8, 6.2 L M156 V8, 5.5 L M275 twin-turbo V12, 6.0 L M275 twin-turbo V12
Predecessor: Mercedes-Benz C215
Successor: Mercedes-Benz C217