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The 2007 CLS550 Coupe

MSRP $67,675* Engine and DrivetrainEngine 5,461-cc DOHC 32-valve V-8. Die-cast alloy cylinder block. Aluminum-alloy heads.

Net power 382 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Net torque 391 lb-ft @ 2,800 - 4,800 rpm
Compression ratio 10.7:1
Fuel requirement Premium unleaded gasoline, 91 pump octane.
Fuel and ignition system Sequential multipoint fuel ignition and twin-spark ignition. Electronic throttle. Dual-stage resonance intake manifold.

Transmission Electronically controlled shifting. Driver-adaptive programming adjusts shift points to the driver's current driving style. Touch Shift allows driver to manually downshift and allows upshifts by nudging the shift lever left or right from the Drive position. Shift into Optimum Gear programming allows one-touch selection of the best gear for maximum acceleration or engine braking by holding the shift lever to the left of Drive for one second. Driver-selectable Comfort mode starts vehicle moving in 2nd gear or 2nd Reverse gear, and upshifts at lower rpm, to help improve control on slippery surfaces.

Drive configuration Rear-wheel drive.

Rear axle ratio 2.65:1

Yeah I saw this. The CLK550 Coupe, Cabrio and CLK63 Cabrio are also up, but without out prices. The S65 AMG's price has been taken away, with a "TBA" there now. The CLS63 is also on there.

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MB is in major motion with their website.... changing it completely and adding tons of new model info...

Mercedes Redesigns Its International Brand Website Posted July 6th, 2006 at 10:10 AM CST

Starting tomorrow, visitors to Mercedes' international website ( - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER) will be greeted with a new-and-improved design, implemented to offer visitors "a fascinating multimedia brand experience" and "direct access to information on all products and services worldwide."

The new design, created by the Scholz & Volkmer agency, will offer a clear separation between the "brand world" and product content, and in the process make it easier for customers and those interested in Mercedes-Benz to quickly access the information they desire.

According to Lothar Korn, head of Global Advertising Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars: "The new presentation, which has a strong audiovisual emphasis, enables us to present specific brand topics in greater multimedia detail. It also allows people to experience more intensely the fascination of Mercedes-Benz, the world’s most valuable premium automotive brand.”

For more info, keep reading for the full press release; otherwise, view the new design for yourself in a mere 12 hours by visiting - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

[UPDATE: Immediately after publishing this story, I visited Mercedes' international website, and upon doing so, I noticed they've already implemented the new design a day earlier than planned. If you haven't already done so, head over and - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER]


OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE


Mercedes-Benz redesigns its international Brand Website

• Fascinating multimedia brand experience at - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
• High degree of user friendliness through a clear separation between Brand World and product information
• New Brand World presentation includes a virtual museum tour, an interactive reaction test and audiovisual entertainment

Stuttgart, Jul 06, 2006
Mercedes-Benz has redesigned its international website. Starting at July 7, the company is offering visitors to the site at - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER a fascinating multimedia brand experience, as well as direct access to information on all products and services worldwide. The clear separation between the Brand World and product content at the website makes it easier for customers and those interested in Mercedes-Benz to quickly access the information they desire, thus further enhancing the site’s user friendliness.

Some 1.5 million people log onto the Mercedes-Benz international website every month. “The new presentation, which has a strong audiovisual emphasis, enables us to present specific brand topics in greater multimedia detail,” says Lothar Korn, head of Global Advertising Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars. “It also allows people to experience more intensely the fascination of Mercedes-Benz, the world’s most valuable premium automotive brand.” The redesigned Brand World, which is presented in both English and German, offers visitors a fascinating online experience with impressive images, interesting in-formation and numerous interactive elements.
At the launch of the redesigned website three topics are highlighted. The first option enables visitors to take a virtual tour of the new Mercedes-Benz Museum, which comprises a multimedia journey through the evolution of the automobile and the exciting history and fascination of the brand with the star. There’s also a special multimedia presentation, which impressively demonstrates the benefits offered by the PRO-SAFE™ safety system in the new-generation E Class.
The presentation features an interactive reaction test that allows visitors to the site to find out for themselves how the comprehensive safety philosophy employed by Mercedes-Benz provides optimal protection in dangerous situations. The third special is a presentation of the latest convertible models from Mercedes Benz using the “Sound of Summer” television commercial, which has won numerous awards. In addition, the site features music podcasts and the “Mixed Tape” free music download.
The content of the new Mercedes-Benz Brand World will be updated every quarter, providing users with information on new passenger cars and other Mercedes-Benz brand products, such as trucks, buses, vans and recreational vehicles. There’s also an e-mail newsletter for customers and anyone else who wishes to subscribe, which contains information on current topics and specials.
Those who visit mercedes-benz.com and are interested in specific products and services can intuitively proceed with just a few mouse clicks at every navigation level to more detailed information on the individual country websites.
The Mercedes-Benz Brand World was designed and implemented by the Scholz & Volkmer agency, Wiesbaden.
Copyright © 2006, DaimlerChrysler AG

The CLS550 is going be one fast puppy. The CLS500 zipped to 60 in 5.5sec.
This one should hit 60 in about 5.1 sec.