2004 Mercedes-Benz CL500 Toronto
2004 Mercedes-Benz CL500 Toronto, perhaps the wildest AMG mashup ever made. Based on the platform of the S Class, this sleek coupe is a counterpart to the SL Coupe for buyers who want a sporty car that still retains some semblance of practicality. After all, it’s got a properly sized trunk and actual usable rear seats, providing room for four passengers.
But the CL benefits from more potent engines than the SL – every model comes with either a V8 or V12, starting at over 300 horsepower, running to the rear wheels. That’s enough to catapult the coupe to 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds with the base spec 5.0L V8, or as little as 4.4 seconds in the top spec CL 65 AMG. That’s on par with the Ferrari 360 Modena of its day.
Its S Class roots extend into its suite of features. The CL was one of the first cars on the road to get the radar guided cruise control.Adapting speeds based on the flow of traffic. Without user intervention.
It benefits from navigation. Bluetooth, emergency braking.A host of other features that were years ahead of its time. The addition of heated leather seats. Multi zone climate. Premium audio.The Benz is a step up compared to rivals in its class.
The CL proved to be a solid offering for wealthy Mercedes buyers. With two more generations produced, the CL remained in production until 2014, whereupon the S Coupe made its return. But the CL hasn’t been forgotten, like that time one smashed a Cannonball record by over two hours.
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