Mercedes-Benz introduced their new S-Class based coupe in 1992. The C140 began life as part of the W140 S-Class, until 1997 when the CL-Class name was implemented. Variants included the CL420, CL500 and CL600, as well as the AMG-tuned CL600 AMG 7.0. The first generation of CL-Class was in production until 1999 when it was replaced by the second generation CL, the C215.