The CLS 63 AMG requires only 4.5 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h. Powered by a 6.3-litre naturally aspirated V8 engine with 378 kW (514 hp) and with an impressive torque of 630 Nm, it transforms itself into a high-performance sports car – with the comfort of a sporty saloon. Power, smoothness, low fuel consumption and low exhaust emissions are the hallmarks of the CLS 320 CDI engine. In the CLS, the innovative 7G-TRONIC automatic transmission comes as standard to take over the shifting. Its seven forward gears and the correspondingly smaller steps from gear to gear ensure extremely smooth gear changes with no noticeable interruption in tractive power. The 7G-TRONIC also helps reduce fuel consumption and emission values.
CLS 63 AMG
(CLS 63 AMG: fuel consumption combined: 14.5 l/100 km)CLS 320 CDI
With an output of 165 kW (224 hp) and a torque of 540 Nm within the engine speed range of 1600 to 2400 rpm, the V6 diesel engine in the CLS 320 CDI has outstanding characteristics. And it accelerates this model from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.0 seconds. In fact, the only typical diesel attribute in the CLS 320 CDI is its low fuel consumption. The standard diesel particulate filter makes for a significant further reduction in particulate emissions.
(CLS 320 CDI: fuel consumption combined: 7.6–8.1 l/100 km, CO2 emissions combined: 200–215 g/km)7G-TRONIC 7-speed automatic transmission
When changing down through the gears, 7G-TRONIC is able to skip several gears at a time, resulting in faster gear changes. This also improves the vehicle's braking effect.
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Mazda RX-8
For 2009, Mazda engineers improved the RX-8 body rigidity through the addition of structural reinforcements, by adding a trapezoidal strut tower bar and enhancing the local rigidity of the front suspension tower areas. Also, the rear suspension geometry has been reconfigured for better handling performance and for improved driveshaft rigidity, lowering NVH levels and improving overall performance. The 09 RX-8 is also (90 lbs) lighter than the previous RX-8 models.
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In addition to being lighter, the 09 RX-8 has a different gearing ratio (on manual transmission-equipped cars) that is lowered from 4.444 to 4.777 for improved off-the-line performance. While minimal, these performance changes give the 2009 RX-8 increased acceleration and performance, as well as even greater responsiveness to the accelerator pedal. Mazda claims that the 09 RX-8 is a significantly faster car than the previous (2003 -2008) model car due to the lighter weight, lowered gearing, and improved suspension.
The 2009 RX-8 also receives design enhancements that are meant to freshen the styling and give the RX-8 a new look, without impairing the basic design theme. Refinements for the 2009 model year include a more aggressive restyled front and rear bumper as well as a new front fascia. The 09 RX-8 also comes with sporty, high-quality finish front and rear headlamps as well as larger exhaust pipes (now measuring 90 mm across). The 2009 RX-8 also offers a new five-spoke wheel design featuring a symbolic and sporty design reminiscent of the rotary engine, with different arrangements for each wheel size.
