Drove a CL63

808@702 · 06-11-2012, 03:59 PM

So my buddy was on vacation and he asked me to check in on his cars and start and drive em to keep batteries charged (he has 3 MB's). So 1 is a 08 CL63. I just had too (Im sure he knew I would). I took it out to the 215 and gave it a little test run. Heaps of power and torque, no doubt. But what I noticed most was the lack of feedback from the suspension and steering column. It felt very light and electronic if you know what I mean. Just a little feedback...

kchu221 · 06-11-2012, 04:21 PM

honestly almost all benz are like that... my moms g55 especially, i mean i know its an SUV but its still an amg. they should've made the car a little more sportier...

e1000 · 06-11-2012, 04:43 PM

2008 CL63 base curb weight: 4,599 lbs
E92 M3 base curb weight: 3,726 lbs

IFX · 06-11-2012, 05:29 PM

Driven the CL63 as well, definitely gets up. But I could still feel the heaviness.

I'd take it though, the car screams class.

Straight Dave · 06-11-2012, 05:31 PM

Driven the s65 amg and it is almost the same way but the problem is its gotta ridiculous amounts of power.

808@702 · 06-11-2012, 06:06 PM

What I felt was the weight plus the inferiority of the suspension and steering. I dont care for the exterior styling, but the inteerior was beautiful.

IFX · 06-11-2012, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Straight Dave

Driven the s65 amg and it is almost the same way but the problem is its gotta ridiculous amounts of power.

Is that seriously a problem?

frenchM3dreamer · 06-11-2012, 09:44 PM

the CL used to be one my favorite cars to spot on the Champs-Elysees back when i went to school in Paris

definitely a looker !!

Arben72 · 06-11-2012, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by IFX

Is that seriously a problem?

You must of never been in a 65 amg. It's engine is detuned otherwise it would just destroy the 5 speed they have to put on it. Without detuning it makes over a thousand torque. Step on the gas a little and your well over a 100mph

py0413 · 06-12-2012, 01:12 AM

It's a CL and that used to be the coupe version of the S-class. I really like the CL-class myself, but it's probably never a car you would ask for handling, corning, steering feedbacks.

phusion974 · 06-16-2012, 04:22 PM

The CL63 is basically an S class chassis but in a coupe form. Its not meant to have razor sharp steering response like the M3. Its a luxury cruiser with a monster engine.

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808@702 8th BMW, 520th Surfboard 494 Rep 1,215 Posts Drives: My girlfriends crazy! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Las Vegas, Nv. and Honolulu, Hi. and Seattle Wa. iTrader: (0)	Drove a CL63 So my buddy was on vacation and he asked me to check in on his cars and start and drive em to keep batteries charged (he has 3 MB's). So 1 is a 08 CL63. I just had too (Im sure he knew I would). I took it out to the 215 and gave it a little test run. Heaps of power and torque, no doubt. But what I noticed most was the lack of feedback from the suspension and steering column. It felt very light and electronic if you know what I mean. Just a little feedback...
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kchu221 JDM whore 188 Rep 3,341 Posts Drives: 2009 997.1 Turbo Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: los angeles iTrader: (11)	honestly almost all benz are like that... my moms g55 especially, i mean i know its an SUV but its still an amg. they should've made the car a little more sportier... __________________ 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2
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e1000 that's what SHE said! 75 Rep 1,163 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: OC iTrader: (1)	2008 CL63 base curb weight: 4,599 lbs E92 M3 base curb weight: 3,726 lbs __________________
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IFX Banned 67 Rep 2,536 Posts Drives: AW e46M/N54 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Fla. iTrader: (1)	Driven the CL63 as well, definitely gets up. But I could still feel the heaviness. I'd take it though, the car screams class.
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Straight Dave Lieutenant 27 Rep 444 Posts Drives: 2011.5 e92 m3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Driven the s65 amg and it is almost the same way but the problem is its gotta ridiculous amounts of power.
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808@702 8th BMW, 520th Surfboard 494 Rep 1,215 Posts Drives: My girlfriends crazy! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Las Vegas, Nv. and Honolulu, Hi. and Seattle Wa. iTrader: (0)	What I felt was the weight plus the inferiority of the suspension and steering. I dont care for the exterior styling, but the inteerior was beautiful.
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frenchM3dreamer Captain 8 Rep 784 Posts Drives: 08 Mitsu Eclipse Spyder GTP Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB iTrader: (0)	the CL used to be one my favorite cars to spot on the Champs-Elysees back when i went to school in Paris definitely a looker !!
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py0413 Major 110 Rep 1,291 Posts Drives: Slow Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: BC iTrader: (2)	It's a CL and that used to be the coupe version of the S-class. I really like the CL-class myself, but it's probably never a car you would ask for handling, corning, steering feedbacks. __________________ Must stop eating..............
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phusion974 Lieutenant 19 Rep 437 Posts Drives: OE Tuned C63 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: L.A. iTrader: (0)	The CL63 is basically an S class chassis but in a coupe form. Its not meant to have razor sharp steering response like the M3. Its a luxury cruiser with a monster engine.
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