2008 MERCEDES BENZ CLS 63 AMG (C219) 6.2L V8 7AT (514 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Mercedes-Benz introduced the CLS range as a four-door coupe in 2004, and it absolutely surprised its customers and was also a trendsetter.

Fast forward four years, and, in 2008, the carmaker brought the refreshed version of the CLS range. Even though the world financial crisis had already damaged some automakers around the world, Mercedes-Benz went on with the upgrading program. It had to do that anyway since there were new emission regulations starting in 2009.

The CLS’s first-generation was a love and hate relationship with its customers. Mercedes-Benz installed a pair of unusual-looking headlights and a fluid line for the bodywork that was ended with a sloped back. In addition, the doors didn’t have a frame for the windows, so the vehicle could have been called a four-door coupe. In the AMG flavor, the car sported unique 6.3 badges on the front fenders. At the back, the automaker installed four chromed oval pipes that peaked from underneath the rear bumper, flanking a diffuser.

Inside, the automaker added all the bells and whistles it had in its storage. The infotainment system, named COMMAND, placed on the center console featured sat-nav, the stylish steering wheel featured a few buttons on the horizontal spokes, while the third one got the AMG metallic label fitted at the bottom. Obviously, the sports bucket seats at the front provided enough side support, while in the back, the profiled-for-two bench offered enough comfort but not too much headroom.

Under the hood, AMG installed a 6,2-liter V8 monster paired to a seven-speed automatic gearbox that sent all the power to the rear wheels.