New Mercedes-Benz CLK 500 is a stunner

The new Mercedes-Benz CLK 500 Coupe and Cabriolet models are both equipped with a new V8 5.5-liter engine, that features a maximum 388 hp of power and delivers a serious peak torque of 530 Nm. The engine is so powerful that it accelerates this little monster from zero 62 mph in just 5.9 seconds -- that is 0.7 seconds better than have the outgoing model fared.







What's interesting is that the new CLK 500 still sports decent mileage, featuring 11.4 - 11.5 liters per 100 km (that's about 27.5 mpg). Maybe, it's because of a well-tuned new seven-speed 7G-TRONIC automatic transmission.

As most Mercedes' models, the CLK 500 looks like it has gone to McDonald's too often so MB decided to offer the car with an AMG sports and styling package. The kit won't take away the fat but it will hide the belly under the bodystyling, which includes the front and rear apron and the side skirt panels – as well as an AMG spoiler lip on the boot lid and a chromed AMG twin tailpipe.

The car can also be ordered with leather multicontour seats, metallic paintwork, an AMG ergonomic sports steering wheel with shift paddles (with the automatic transmission) and aluminum sports pedals.

The kit will cost you about £4402 (including 16% VAT).

See also: Mercedes presents CL-Class AMG Sport Package