For followers of the Mercedes-Benz model, the W140 S-Class is likely one of the greatest ever and thought to be an over-engineered mannequin, for higher or worse. Extra so on its coupe model, which later turned the CL-Class in 1996 to spin-off from the S-Class nomenclature with its two-door physique and sportier traits. Guess you possibly can say that the Mercedes CL-Class was the much less mature model of the flagship mannequin at the moment.
However after greater than 20 years, does the “over-engineered” CL-Class nonetheless have what it takes to go flat out on an unrestricted part of the German Autobahn?
TopSpeedGermany goals to check that in its newest add on YouTube. The precise mannequin in query here’s a 1997 Mercedes CL 500 – powered by the favored M119 5.0-liter V8 engine, which is touted as the perfect energy plant that the automaker has ever made. It makes 322 horsepower (240 kilowatts) and 347 pound-feet (470 Newton-meters) of torque.
At full tilt, the 23-year-old CL 500 nonetheless acquired it and accelerated like we’re again when the Y2K bug was a factor. It reached speeds between 220 and 230 kilometers per hour (137-143 miles per hour) with out points. On paper, this mannequin was rated with a high velocity of 250 km/h (155 mph) when it was new.
Granted, it wasn’t as wonderful and brazen as trendy automobiles that examined their high velocity on the Autobahn, however for an outdated automobile, it did nicely. We additionally seen that past the wind and tire noise, the CL 500 was pretty composed even when reaching its restrict.
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