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AMG models and gasoline direct injection in Geneva

  • Date
    2 - 12 March 2006
  • Description
    The exclusive high-performance models Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG and CLK 63 AMG celebrate their world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show. The upgraded SL-models from the R 230 series and the CLS 350 CGI with spray-guided petrol direct injection also make their first appearance; with the Vision CLS 320 BLUETEC and the Vision GL 320 BLUETEC, Mercedes-Benz shows two pioneers of a new generation of especially environment-friendly diesel vehicles. The new GL-Class (X 164 series) is shown for the first time in Europe.
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Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG, 4-Door Coupé, 219 series, 2006 version, M 156 V8 engine with 6208 cc and 378 kW/514 hp, AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC. Three silver-painted louvres in radiator grille, iridium silver metallic paint finish, 18-inch AMG 5-spoke light-alloy wheels painted titanium grey with high-sheen finish. AMG spoiler lip on boot lid, two chrome twin tailpipes of the AMG sports exhaust system. Adaptive cruise control DISTRONIC (with radar-based sensor behind the Mercedes star, special equipment).
CLS 63 AMG, 4-Door Coupé - C 219
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Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 CGI, 4-Door Coupé, 219 series, 2006. Left: CLS 350 CGI, bi-xenon headlamps with Active Light System and cornering lights, headlamp cleaning system (special equipment items), 18-inch "Vildiur" incenio design wheels in multi-spoke design (accessory). Right: Vision CLS 320 BlueTEC with new diesel drive concept.
Vision CLS 320 BlueTEC, CLS 350 CGI, 4-Door Coupé - C 219
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Dr. Dieter Zetsche on the Geneva Motor Show 2006
Geneva Motor Show 2006
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Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG coupe and convertible, CLK-Class, C 209 and A 209, 2006
Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG coupe and convertible
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Dr. Dieter Zetsche on the Geneva Motor Show 2006
Geneva Motor Show 2006
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Mercedes-Benz SL 500, 230 series, redesigned 2006 version, now 3 instead of 4 slats in grille, now painted in stirling silver and with chrome trim, chrome framed foglights in redesigned front-end, vehicle in Pewter metallic
SL 500, Roadster - R 230
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Mercedes-Benz GL 450 4MATIC, model series 164, 2006 version, cashmere beige interior. Chrome Package (special equipment), consisting of roof rails and stylistically and functionally (for roof boxes) adapted, chrome-plated crossbars as well as front and rear underride guards (standard on V8 models) in high-gloss stainless steel. Bi-xenon projection headlamps with active light function, dynamic headlamp range control, headlamp cleaning system and cornering light function in the bumper including fog light function with chrome-plated surrounds, 20-inch 5-spoke light-alloy wheels (wheels 8.5 J x 20 ET 56, tyres 275/50 R 20), electric sliding/tilting glass sunroof including electrically opening hinged windows for 3rd row of seats, rear side windows and rear window with dark-tinted glass, side running boards in stainless steel with rubber studs (special equipment).
GL 450 4MATIC, Off-Roader/Sport Utility Vehicle - X 164
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