Mercedes-AMG CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung: Purist High-Performance Coupe
Bennett Oghifo The Mercedes‑AMG CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung was developed with one clear focus: driving dynamics. This road-legal high-performance coupe delivers an uncompromising driving experience on winding roads and closed race
The Mercedes-AMG CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung is a high-performance coupé developed with a singular focus: maximizing driving dynamics. This road-legal vehicle combines a powerful 637-hp V8 biturbo engine with rear-wheel drive, reduced weight, and precision-engineered chassis. The car is meticulously hand-built at AMG's headquarters in Affalterbach, adhering to the highest standards.
According to Dr. Stefan Weckbach, Chairman of the Management Board of Mercedes-AMG GmbH, the CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung embodies the true essence of AMG. It originated from highly rational engineers dreaming of a highly irrational car, and through dedication, it has become a vehicle of maximum driving dynamics and unparalleled experience.
Bastian Baudy, Chief Design Officer at Mercedes-Benz Group AG, emphasizes the CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung's exceptional presence and driving dynamics. The car's bold proportions and oversized grille underscore its aim to present a vehicle of extremes.
The Mercedes-AMG CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung is the second model in the exclusive Mercedes-Benz Mythos Series, dedicated to rare collector vehicles produced in limited quantities. Following the Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed, limited to 250 examples, the CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung joins the series as a road-legal vehicle limited to only 30 examples, focusing on racetrack performance.
The vehicle is built on a CLE 53 platform, continuing AMG's tradition of exclusive craftsmanship. The core of the special development is the enhanced AMG M177 EVO 4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine, producing 637 hp and 627 lb-ft of torque. The engine features a flat-plane crankshaft, three separate cooling circuits, and a bespoke high-performance exhaust system. Power is exclusively delivered to the rear wheels, reducing weight and altering the car's dynamic character.
The CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung also incorporates an electronically controlled limited slip rear differential, optimizing torque distribution and enhancing traction and driving stability. Under suitable conditions, it can even support controlled drifting. The standard AMG SPEEDSHIFT® TCT 9G transmission provides dynamic shift characteristics and an emotional double-declutch function.
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