MERCEDES BENZ CL 65 AMG 40th Anniversary (C216) 2007-2007 Photos, engines & full specs

It was one of the most exclusive AMG models ever. Only 40 vehicles were built, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Mercedes-Benz CL.

It was easy to differentiate the "40th Anniversary" model from any other CL 65 AMG. The silver paint looked different. A different paint method made the car look like it was dressed in liquid metal and stretched all over the body. It was an AMG special and had the Alubeam Paint Finish name.

The 2007 CL65 AMG featured a large grille on the bumper and two air-scoops on the sides to cool the engine and the brakes. To light the road ahead, dual-xenon headlights were installed. Two chromed stripes were horizontally placed on the grille, supporting the big, round, Mercedes-Benz badge in the middle. The side sills were sculpted to improve the air-flow. In the rear, two twin-oval exhausts were coming under the bumper. The big, 20" light-alloy wheels had a specific AMG twin-spoke design.

Under the long hood was a twin-turbo V12 engine. Its massive torque was electronically limited to 1000 Nm (737.5 lb-ft) due to the gearbox limitation. The torque was just too big for the sturdy 5G-Tronic gearbox. The CL 65 AMG featured the AMG SPEEDSHIFT 5-Speed Auto with Steering-Wheel Shift Paddle. To stop the car, 390 mm (15.3") upfront and 365 mm (14.3") rear composite blind-drilled brake discs were installed.