2001Mercedes-BenzCL55 AMGMercedes-Benz CL55 AMG2001 Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMGCoupeCoupeRWDGermanyAs yet another AMG blessed Mercedes, the 2001 CL55 takes the already-impressive CL500 to new levels of performance while maintaining its luxurious ride and classic looks.High-tech features, classic styling, luxurious with a healthy dose of performance.Complex navigation/audio system, cramped rear seat, pricey.As the official pace car for the 2001 FIA World Championship, we're happy to announce that the 2001 CL55 AMG is more than just a standard Mercedes coupe with garish graphics (too bad the same can't be said for most pace cars). In fact, the CL55 is one of the most technically advanced vehicles currently driven on public roads. We've watched Mercedes slash the costs and curb weights of its vehicles in recent years while substantially upping the technology and gadget quotient. This weight-loss, price-drop, techno-injection, performance-minded methodology also served as the guiding principles for Mercedes' top-of-the-line coupe, the CL, while making it a perfect candidate for AMG tuning. Acura NSXAston Martin DB7Jaguar XKRLotus EspritPorsche 911450,000450,000UnlimitedUnlimited450,000NANANA85.5 litersV8349 hp @ 5500 rpm391 ft-lbs. @ 3150 rpm196.6 in.73.1 in.56 in.4115 lbs.113.6 in.36.9 in.36.8 in.59.3 in.54.6 in.59.9 in.56.5 in.41.7 in.30.8 in.12.3 cu.ft.StandardStandardStandardStandardNot AvailableStandardStandardRating = Not TestedRating = Not TestedNot TestedNot TestedNot TestedNot Tested23.2 gal.16 mpg / 22 mpg371 mi. / 510 mi.Insurance costs can vary greatly for this vehicle, depending on such factors as driver age, driver gender, teenage drivers in the household, driving records, theft loss data for your particular geographic region, miles driven per year, and other widely variable factors. Additionally, some companies charge a premium for certain makes and models, while others do not.$92,535$99,5007.35%$645N/A3% of the Total MSRPCL55 AMG (5A): 5.5L V8 SOHC SMPI 24-valve engine (requires premium unleaded fuel); driver's selectable multi-mode 5-speed electronic OD auto-manual transmission with lock-up torque converter; HD battery; 143 amp alternator; rear-wheel drive, traction control, 2.82 axle ratio; dual stainless steel exhaust with tailpipe finisher; auto ride control, adaptive auto-leveling suspension, electronic stability control, front independent double-wishbone suspension front coil springs, gas-pressurized front shocks, rear independent multi-link suspension with rear coil springs, gas-pressurized rear shocks; rack-and-pinion power steering with vehicle-speed-sensing assist; 4-wheel antilock disc brakes; 23.2 gal. capacity fuel tank; side impact bars; front express open/close sliding and tilting glass sunroof with sunshade; front and rear body-colored bumpers with body-colored rub strip, chrome bumper insert; body-colored bodyside molding with chrome bodyside insert; clearcoat monotone paint;projector beam high intensity auto on headlamps with washer, daytime running lights, delay-off feature; additional exterior lights include front fog/driving lights; driver's and passenger's body-colored heated power folding outside mirrors with turn signal indicators, driver's power remote auto-dimming outside mirror, passenger's power remote with tilt down outside mirror; front 18" x 8.5" and rear 18" x 9.5" polished alloy wheels; P245/45YR18 front and P275/40YR14 rear BSW performance tires; full-size alloy spare wheel; dual-zone front air conditioning with climate control, air filter, rear heat ducts, residual heat recirculation; AM/FM stereo radio, seek-scan feature, cassette player, trunk-mounted 6-disc CD changer, 10 premium speakers, amplifier, auto equalizer, theft deterrent, window grid antenna, radio steering wheel controls; cruise control; power door locks with 2-stage unlock, remote keyless entry, power remote hatch/trunk release, power remote fuel door release; cell phonepre-wiring, 1 power accessory outlet, front lighter element(s), trunk pull-down, driver's foot rest, garage door opener, smokers' package, first aid kit, emergency S.O.S.; instrumentation display includes tachometer, water temperature gauge, in-dash clock, exterior temp, systems monitor, trip computer, trip odometer, navigation system; warning indicators include water temp, battery, low oil level, low coolant, lights on, key in ignition, low fuel, low washer fluid, bulb failure, door ajar, trunk ajar, service interval, brake fluid; driver's and passenger's front airbags, driver's and front passenger's door mounted side airbags, overhead airbag; ignition disable, panic alarm, tracker system, security system; tinted windows, power front and rear windows with front and rear 1-touch down double pane side glass; heated jets variable intermittent front windshield wipers, rain detecting wipers, sun visor strip, rear window defroster, rear power blind; seating capacity of 4, front adaptiveseats, heated-cushion driver's and passenger's seats, power adjustable tilt headrests, center armrest with storage, driver's seat and passenger's seat includes 10-way power adjustment, massaging lumbar support, easy entry; rear bucket seat with power with tilt headrests, center armrest with storage; seatbelts with front pretensioners; leather seats, leather door trim insert with carpet lower, full cloth headliner, full carpet floor covering with carpeted floor mats, genuine wood dashboard insert, leather/wood gearshift knob, genuine wood door panel insert, genuine wood console insert, chrome interior accents; memory on driver's and passenger's seats with 3 memory setting(s) includes settings for exterior mirrors, steering wheel, headrests; interior lights include dome light with fade, front reading lights, 2 door curb lights, illuminated entry; leather/genuine wood steering wheel with power tilt and telescopic adjustment; dual illuminated vanity mirrors; auto-dimming day/nightrearview mirror; full floor console, rear console with storage, locking glove box with light, front and rear cupholders, 2 seatback storage pockets, refrigerated/cooled box, driver's and passenger's door bins, front underseat tray; carpeted cargo floor, carpeted trunk lid, cargo light; chrome grille, chrome side window moldings, black front windshield molding, black rear window molding and body-colored door handles.