Other luxury four-seat convertibles can't match the CLK 63 AMG's power ratings. But if you're looking for a more athletic ride, a ragtop $111,500 BMW 650i Cabriolet, or $114,800 Porsche 911 Carrera will deliver the goods
One-time Palm Springs resident Frank Sinatra regaled that L.A. was his "lady." But, after a virtual visit back to Ol' Blue Eyes' heyday, the term "mistress" seems more appropriate for this time capsule in the desert.
And although the 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG is every bit a modern car, its AMG hot-rod motor will take you back to the '60's muscle car era faster than it's quarter-mile time.
Who could complain about 475 hp and 465 lb-ft of torque?
Telepathic 7-speed transmissions.
Rock-solid build.
Steering can't match the heroic engine and suspension.
Nothing.
photo:John LeBlanc
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| Top down or top up, the CLK looks purposeful and muscular. |
One-time Palm Springs resident Frank Sinatra regaled that L.A. was his "lady." But, after a virtual visit back to Ol' Blue Eyes' heyday, the term "mistress" seems more appropriate for this time capsule in the desert.
And although the 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG is every bit a modern car, its AMG hot-rod motor will take you back to the '60's muscle car era faster than it's quarter-mile time.
 |
Who could complain about 475 hp and 465 lb-ft of torque?
Telepathic 7-speed transmissions.
Rock-solid build.
 |
Steering can't match the heroic engine and suspension.
 |
Nothing.
photo:John LeBlanc
2007 Mercedes CLK-Class CLK63 AMG
2007 Mercedes CLK-Class CLK63 AMG
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