In the event you had been to ask me for just one word to discribe the awesome Mercedes Benz CL600, I'd have to say that it would function as the word WOW! The CL600 includes, type, power and luxury all wrapped up in to at least one stylish package. Underneath the bonnet is really a make-your-mouthgo-dry 5.5-litre BiTurbo 36 valve V-12 engine that pumps out a heart stopping 380 kW. Torsion is incredible. This power dwarfs the kind of power originating from HSV and FPV stables. A robust and quite clever 5-speed automatic electronically controlled transmission is connected to the colossal engine power. In order to enhance the already massive pleasure factor, the sophisticated technology used in the vehicle adapts to how you drive so that optimum performance and fuel consumption can be attained. Mercedes gives the driver the choice to use a driver selectable comfort-mode, which allows you to start in second gear or second reverse to supply more grip on slippery surfaces. in unison, the powerful engine and hi tec transmission are capable of catapulting the low slung MercedesBenz CL 600 from stand-still to 100 km/h in a mere 4.5 seconds. Body roll from the over 2 tonne body and chassis is kept superbly tight. The beautiful looking multispoke alloys have enormous 19 inch rims that accomodate 255/40 tyres in the front and 275/40 tyres on the backside.

Whenever you buy one of the best cars in the entire world, you can anticipate that the big Merc CL 600 will be full of both safety and luxury features. The MercedesBenz CL600 is one vehicle which comes with all of the bells and whistles. From the multifunction steering wheel that provides simple access to the sound, phone functions and voice control, in addition to the display, to the steering wheel mounted shift buttons - the CL600 is one very well thought out design. Distronic Plus Cruise Get a handle on is regular, as is the 4-way tilt and telescoping power steering column that is linked to the 14-way power seats - which, by the way, have 3 memory settings and are warmed with massage. Flake out in optimum audio entertainment with the Harman Kardon Logic 7 surround sound system with subwoofer and 11 loudspeakers!

In the dashboard, there's a cockpit management and data centre that is referred to as COMAND. This system uses an 8\" colour LCD screen and controls the communications, instruments, lights and sound structures, all hands-free. Superb, really! The dynamic safety features are ample, along with the Active Human body Control and Reversing Camera are a couple of mouth watering examples of the leading technology available. The passive safety features are great in number; Amongst these maybe the most crucial to note are the Airbags with dual - stage cause sensors and sidebags front and back - plus windowbags.

The Mercedes Benz CL600 is definitely a remarkable vehicle, one that will provide the owner with the utmost in luxury, performance and comfort. The design speaks for itself.

2004 Mercedes-Benz CL600