The new CLS 63 AMG
It receives a bespoke engine and transmission and a new front axle
The extensive styling changes inside and out are the icing on a seriously re-engineered cake
Chassis gives amount of information about the road surface to the seat and wheel
There’s a strong feeling of an almost unbushed connection with the road
Engine’s delivery still has some of the flavour of natural aspiration
It pulls itself into and around corners with a surprising degree of aggression
Extensive styling changes are found inside
It uses AMG's electromechanical steering system, which is 22 per cent quicker than standard CLS
At low speeds there’s a sense of uncanny, sharp-edged, precision humming through the wheel’s rim
AMG has also developed its own ‘Speedshift MCT’ 7-speed transmissionMercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG
Top speed: 155mph (limited); 0-62mph: 4.4sec; Economy: 28.5mpg (combined); Co2: 231g/km; Kerbweight: 1870kg; Engine: V8, 5461cc, twin turbo petrol; Installation: Front longitudinal, RWD; Power: 518bhp at 5250rpm; Torque: 516 Ibft, from 1750rpm; Gearbox: AMG 7-speed multi-clutch
Top speed: 155mph (limited); 0-62mph: 4.4sec; Economy: 28.5mpg (combined); Co2: 231g/km; Kerbweight: 1870kg; Engine: V8, 5461cc, twin turbo petrol; Installation: Front longitudinal, RWD; Power: 518bhp at 5250rpm; Torque: 516 Ibft, from 1750rpm; Gearbox: AMG 7-speed multi-clutch
