Mercedes CL55 AMG (W215)
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Hi,
Well I've been around here for a few weeks now and thought I ought to introduce myself with a pic of one of my cars, particularly since I am so pleased with a recent change I have made!
This is my CL55 AMG (2003) which has just come back from the dealer having had the alloys refurbed. Ever since I got the car I have felt that the factory finish of silver is a little bland and I have finally got around to doing something about it!
This is the car BEFORE the refurb ...
and this is AFTER ....
Hopefully you'll agree that this is a big improvement too and makes the car look just that little bit special. They almost look like they could have been like that from day one!
Here are the wheels in more detail....
Polished outers with smoked chrome spokes.
Cheers!
Well I've been around here for a few weeks now and thought I ought to introduce myself with a pic of one of my cars, particularly since I am so pleased with a recent change I have made!
This is my CL55 AMG (2003) which has just come back from the dealer having had the alloys refurbed. Ever since I got the car I have felt that the factory finish of silver is a little bland and I have finally got around to doing something about it!
This is the car BEFORE the refurb ...
and this is AFTER ....
Hopefully you'll agree that this is a big improvement too and makes the car look just that little bit special. They almost look like they could have been like that from day one!
Here are the wheels in more detail....
Polished outers with smoked chrome spokes.
Cheers!
Edited by steve_amv8 on Wednesday 10th September 12:59
Edited by steve_amv8 on Wednesday 10th September 13:00
Beedub said:
why doesnt it have the trademark amg quad exhausts??? lovely car none the less!!! im assuming its a 500 rite??
Wrong ... 
Quad exhausts are present on post-2003 55AMGs ie when Mercedes supercharged the engine. Pre-2002 CL55s were normally aspirated and had single ovals (like mine)
Not Ideal said:
I drove the new CL500 on the weekend....fantastic car to drive, really loved it.
Got to say though that I agree with Clarkson, the rear window line is 10 times more cohesive and better looking on your CL. Looks a bit wierd the way it slopes down on the new model.
I agree. I'm not sure what they were thinking of with the back end of the new one! It looks like the designers all went home and left the cleaner to finish the job ...Got to say though that I agree with Clarkson, the rear window line is 10 times more cohesive and better looking on your CL. Looks a bit wierd the way it slopes down on the new model.
v6_cougar_london said:
Oh yeah of course its the same engine as the one in the SLK55 isn't it...
I had to look it up but it seems it is!"The M113 5.5 is a 5.4 L (5439 cc) version with the same 97 mm bore as the E500 but with a longer 92 mm stroke. Output is 342 hp to 367 hp (255 kW to 270 kW) at 5500 rpm with 382 ft.lbf to 391 ft.lbf (510 Nm - 530 Nm) of torque at 2800-5400 rpm.
Applications:
* 2001-2002 CL55 AMG
* 1998-2002 CLK55 AMG
* 1998-2002 E55 AMG
* 2001-2003 ML55 AMG
* 2001-2003 S55 AMG
* 2002-2003 G55 AMG
* 2004-2008 SLK55 AMG
* 2005-2007 C55 AMG"
Edited by steve_amv8 on Saturday 13th September 15:59
Edited by steve_amv8 on Saturday 13th September 16:00
Thanks for the engine stats,i had a chipped ecu fitted to mine so it has,nt got the speed limited.Its done 123k now but still drives like new and has been ultra reliable.I still get over 23 mpg going steady but a lot less if i drive it in anger.It will run a quater mile in 13.4 sec
Edited by boyzee on Monday 15th September 18:46
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