Mercedes-Benz CL 600 C215
Year of Manufacture: 2000
Power: 367 hp
Engine Displacement: 5,786 cm3
Number of Cylinders/Valves: 12/3
Weight: 1,880 kg
Condition: excellent
Catalog Number: 12
Introduction
“When you come back down to earth after a trip in the CL Coupé, it’s like waking up from a beautiful dream. Make sure to find a firm point of reference – you will need it. Because you have returned from another world of CL Coupés.” This is how the official CL brochure summed up the essence of the large coupe.
Development
The C215 series was introduced in March 1999 at the Geneva Motor Show. Sales in Europe and Japan began in the autumn of the same year.
Technical Specifications
Amazing, elegant, and pioneering – the CL-Class is a masterpiece of the Mercedes-Benz brand. Its distinctive appearance is no accident; nearly 90% of assembly work is done by hand, partly using genuine craftsmanship techniques. A select group of mechanics ensures that every part, every trim element, and every seam is perfectly placed. They are responsible for the flawless design of the CL-Class interior and exterior.
The powerful appearance of the CL was matched by the engines Mercedes-Benz offered for the coupe. The flagship CL 600 featured a newly developed twelve-cylinder engine with smooth operation, generating 270 kW and 530 Nm of torque. Lightweight construction, three-valve technology, dual ignition with alternating voltage ignition system and ion current diagnostics, automatic cylinder deactivation – so-called Active Cylinder Control (reduces fuel consumption under partial load, i.e., when six cylinders can be used efficiently), six catalytic converters, and eight oxygen sensors – these are just a few examples of the sophisticated technical equipment of this ultramodern unit.
Standard equipment of the large coupe included an extensive safety package with front and side airbags in the front seats, window airbags, electronic stability program (ESP), acceleration slip regulation (ASR), anti-lock braking system (ABS), brake assist system (BAS), new bi-xenon headlights with washing/wiping system, and Parktronic system. The top position of this coupe was confirmed by features such as a multifunction steering wheel, adjustable steering column, five-speed automatic with one-touch shifting, cruise control with smooth speed adjustment Speedtronic, automatic climate control with active charcoal filter, electrically adjustable leather seats with memory function, Mercedes-Benz Audio 30 radio, leather trim on the dashboard and doors, and fine wood trim.
At its market introduction, the new large Mercedes-Benz coupe featured a world-first: the new Active Body Control (ABC) suspension system, which provided an unprecedented combination of sporty dynamics and comfort. Based on sensor signals and using special hydraulic cylinders on the axles, “ABC” almost completely compensates for body roll and pitch movements during acceleration, cornering, or braking.
All this sounds like the perfect car – and it is certainly true that the C215 series came close to this ideal. However, there is always room for improvement, as shown by the completely newly developed C216 series launched in June 2006. By 2006, a total of 47,984 C215 coupes had been sold.
