01 Mercedes Cl 600 on 2040-cars
Humble, Texas, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:5.8L V12
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Model: CL-Class
Trim: Upgraded to AMG
Options: Navigation, Sunroof, Cassette Player, Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: RWD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Mileage: 89,000
Power Options: Parktronics, parktrontics, distrontic cruise control, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Exterior Color: White
Interior Color: Gray
Number of Cylinders: 12
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Mercedes has been slashing the costs and curb weights of its vehicles in recent years while substantially upping the technology and gadget quotient. This weight-loss, price-drop, techno-injected, performance-minded methodology also served as the guiding principles for Mercedes' top-of-the-line coupe: the CL. The car has a curvaceous shell inspired by the 220/280 SE Coupes of the early 1960s. The rakish grille and long, flat hood give the CL a racy look and a .28 drag coefficient. This, combined with a 600-pound drop in curb weight and an advanced suspension system, means that the CL's racy image extends beyond its appearance. Powering the CL500 is a 5.0-literSOHC 24-valve V8 engine that delivers 302 horsepower and 339 foot-pounds of torque to a five-speed automatic transmission. With its broad torque band and an adaptive transmission that adjusts to meet driver needs, the CL500 never feels slow. For those wishing to make their own up- and downshift decisions, a "Touch Shift" manual mode can be engaged for maximum gear control. A higher performance version of the CL500, dubbed the CL55, comes with a tighter suspension and a larger 5.5-liter V8 that makes 354 horsepower. This AMG-enhanced engine punts the CL55 from zero-to-60 in about 5.7 seconds. Those seeking the ultimate CL will want to step up to the CL600. With a 362-horsepower V12 and every conceivable high-tech gadget as standard equipment, the CL600 is not for the faint of wallet. A special cylinder cut-out system will shut down half of the V12's cylinders under normal driving conditions, reducing fuel consumption and emissions by as much as 20 percent. Perhaps the CL's most impressive feature is its Active Body Control (ABC), which uses a hydraulic servo mounted atop each coil spring to control body roll, dive and squat. Toss it into a tight corner, and the CL will remain flat and composed, laughing at your efforts to produce unwanted wallow or pitch. Settings for ABC include normal and sport to accommodate different levels of driving enthusiasm. A new technological feature for 2001 is an intelligent cruise control system, dubbed Distronic. After the driver establishes a preset distance that he wishes to maintain between his CL and other vehicles, an on-board radar unit will scan the surrounding environment and utilize up to 20 percent of the CL's braking ability to maintain this distance from other automobiles. The CL's high-tech pedigree continues inside where 14-way adjustable heated and ventilated seats, complete with a "pulse" massage mode, await front passengers. Dual-zone climate controls are easy to operate, but the audio, navigation and new-for-2001 Web-based systems are all combined into Mercedes' trademark COMAND control unit. This system is both praised and ridiculed by the Edmunds.com staff, depending on their level of patience for its undeniably complex interface. You can love it or hate it, but don't expect to understand it after just a few minutes of fiddling. COMAND commands much dedication to appreciate. We like the CL line and consider it a tour de force in terms of luxury and technology. Still, if you're not into the latest high-tech gadgetry, and your frustration with COMAND is as high as it is for some of our editors, we think the less expensive Jaguar XKR makes a suitable (and seductive) alternative. I have added: K&N Air filters Removed the resonators Added the adjustable suspension links to the ABC system 20x10 in the rear and 20x9 in the front rapped with new Hancook V12 tires. $3,800.00 AMG front bumper $850.00 Brand new OEM headlights: $2,200.00 Brand new OEM foglights: $475.00 HID upgraded to match the headlights!! Brand new OEM coolant resivor: $100.00 Brand new Platinum plugs: $900.00 Brand new fluid in the automatic trunk lift actuator: $375.00 Brand new upgraded side mirrors: $ 475.00 Brand new upgraded drilled rotors front & rear W/ ceramic pads: $875.00
Interior is in excellent condition as well as the exterior for a 12 year old car. It has been well maintained.
Auto check score rates it low because of the amount of owners, but this car is in great shape. Never been wrecked and always maintenance when time. You can tell from the pictures that the car is in excellent shape.
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