S-Class CL-Class Facelift (Spy Photos & info)

[Merc1]

In addition to the S-Class facelift Mercedes-Benz is working on the facelift for the CL-Class.






As with the S-Class the changes are quit minor. The front lights have a new form that has some design cues from the new SL. Also the blinkers are new and Mercedes will be using LED lights on the facelifted CL-Class in a similar way “around” the light like on Audi A4. Rear lights will also get LEDs.


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[fortuner]

woner how it would look with a sl stlye front grill maybe g boy can do a chop for us seems merc is going with leds finally...gotta give auidi the credit for front leds i seen the a4 daytime with led they look kewl..

i think the front needs to be a bit more aggresive...

 

[7saen]

What the CL really needs is more sharpness in the front area. It's just too soft and for this it doesn't fit to the reast of the car which is sharply drawn. it seems like the front and the rear were designed by different departments.
This is the biggest weakness in the CL's design right now.
looks also like the CL is getting whole new headlights and not just a new innerlife. Do I see a slight L-shape there?

 

[Centurion]

What's up with the bolts on the bonnet, going to change that one as well?

 

[Bartek S.]

The current C216 Mercedes-Benz CL was first introduced at the end of 2006 and didn’t appear in most markets until early the next year, however, engineers are already hard at work testing prototypes for an updated version of the car. Given the lack of modifications to the exterior of this prototype, it’s still too early to confirm if Mercedes is planning a full facelift or only a serious of slight styling changes.

The test vehicle seen here is sporting a new set of headlights, with the indicators moved to the outer corners and what appears to be a row of led daytime running lights positioned at the base of the light. The shots of the rear also reveal some camouflage material over the trunk panel. While the taillamps and muffler design remain unchanged, the camo gear suggests a revised trunklid with new character lines could be included in the upgrade.

Mercedes is unlikely to change the CL’s powertrain lineup so early in its product cycle. This means that the current CL500/550, CL600, CL63 and CL65 models will still fill out the range. However, there could be a number of modifications to the exhaust filtering systems to help improve emissions.

The S-Class sedan - on which the CL is based - is also due for a facelift, with a number of prototypes already spotted testing in Germany. Like the CL, the changes in store for the S-Class are minor, with the only noticeable differences being a slighted revised grille and bumper design as well as a set of new headlights.
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[Merc1]

S and CL AMG facelifts photos

We originally thought that these photos were virtually meaningless, but not according to our colleagues at eMercedesBenz.com . While we were concentrating on shooting the Gull-Wing SL homage super car, we apparently stumbled right into the middle of a final test session of what are apparently AMG versions of the S- and CL-Classes, due for a mid-cycle refresh for 2009.

Obviously the modifications here are evolutionary from the current S63. The changes are confined mostly to the front fascia; probably additional ducting to the massive brakes, a key feature on any AMG upgrade. We expect that any running-gear changes incorporated on the mainstream S- and CL-Class models will be included on the AMG derivatives.

Judging by the fact that both cars were almost devoid of detail-concealing camouflage, we assume that the PR team in Stuttgart is preparing the press kits for both cars' unveiling later this fall at the Paris Auto Show as we speak.


Spied: Mercedes-Benz S-Class and CL-Class - Automotive Traveler


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[Potential]

Re: S and CL AMG facelifts photos

So BMW 7 Series release and Mercedes Benz S Class Facelift release at the same show. Paris must be licking their lips.

Talk about a clash of the titans...

 

[Centurion]

Re: S and CL AMG facelifts photos

Judging by the fact that both cars were almost devoid of detail-concealing camouflage, we assume that the PR team in Stuttgart is preparing the press kits for both cars' unveiling later this fall at the Paris Auto Show as we speak.

The facelifted CL and S being unveiled this fall, are these guys high on propane or what?? There's something called engine testing.

 

[Pagani]

Re: S and CL AMG facelifts photos

All I know, situation is different for BMW than when the E65 was released. Then, the competing S Class was "meager" competition in many respects, and the new BMW flagship made it look positively midsize, not to mention the interior. The new Beemer flagship is greeted by a far more able foe, not having broken a sweat in its first iteration, and getting a new FL to boot.

I just hope the reason these AMG's are out and about is the new 7-speed hooked up newly to the S65.

 

[Merc1]

Re: S and CL AMG facelifts photos

The facelifted CL and S being unveiled this fall, are these guys high on propane or what?? There's something called engine testing.

LOL, hilarious.

Yeah I don't know why they think this fall either. At best these will be shown at Geneva next year or even at some non-autoshow unveiling.

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[klier]

What the CL really needs is more sharpness in the front area. It's just too soft and for this it doesn't fit to the reast of the car which is sharply drawn. it seems like the front and the rear were designed by different departments.
This is the biggest weakness in the CL's design right now.
looks also like the CL is getting whole new headlights and not just a new innerlife. Do I see a slight L-shape there?

Not at all. What The CL needs is an updated backside. In particular the graphics of the backlights, but I would be even more happy with backlights with a slightly different shape!
IMO the front is spot on and doesn't need a facelift at all.

 

[VroomVroom]

Do I see LEDs in the headlight?? looks better with the tape over the headlights making them more sharp and pointy

 

[Bilal]

Desert testing for a FL car? Why do I get the impression that there has been some mechanical changes to these AMG models?

 

[SKY]

Mercedes is working on a new CL which will be more appropriately named the S-Class Coupe when the new model is released.
These are some spy shots of the AMG version of the S-Class coupe looking mean is light-camouflaged black.
New features will include LED daytime headlights and, possibly, LED tail lamps too. A newly designed front bumper is also hinted in these photos and will sport a more aggressive look in this AMG version than on the standard S-Class coupe. The grill isn't as slanted as on the current CL and will now come split with a single chrome bar across it, giving more prominence to the Mercedes badge sitting in the middle.
AMG is also promising more power and less consumption from its new slew of engines. Doing so by focusing on better engine management as well as reducing consumption by lightening the weight of the car through the greater use of composite materials.


Facelifted Mercedes S-Class Coupe AMG Spied for First Time - worldcarfans

 

[SKY]

My money on an entire new cluster and graphics (LEDs) for the rearlights, althought with the same shape.

 

[VroomVroom]

S-class coupe!!!!!

Not liking the name at all

 

[sako97]

^Still looks great.

They're testing the AMG V12. Power will be up from 612hp to 640hp.

 

[ZicZachZo]

S-class coupe sounds pretty elegant if you ask me. Besides doesn't CL stand for Comfort Light in Deutsch? Hardly a light car... Not sure what they were thinking on that one...

 

[Wunderkind]

Desert testing for a FL car? Why do I get the impression that there has been some mechanical changes to these AMG models?

New 7-speed transmission for the V12 models.

 

[Tarek]

New 7-speed transmission for the V12 models.

That would be great to finally see the 7-G handles the earth rotating toque of that V12 engine

U can see they are also testing the SLC and MM upfront