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1997 Mercedes-Benz CL500

Mercedes-Benz CL500 - C140

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The history of Mercedes-Benz starts at the turn of the 20th century. The company&#39;s lineage begins with <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/benz-cie/">Benz &amp; Cie</a> and the Daimler Motor Corporation (DMG). Daimler introduced the Mercedes 35hp, an automobile named after the daughter of DMG dealer and associate Emil Jellinek, setting the precedent for the use of the name. In 1926, DMG and Benz merged to create Mercedes-Benz, with their first car released in the same year. In the years since its creation, Mercedes-Benz has become one of the world&#39;s premier automotive manufacturers, known for their high level of engineering as well as their luxury. The company also has a prestigious racing history, have participated in all sorts of motorsport competitions, and achieved notable victories in Formula 1 and Le Mans. Just a few of the company&#39;s&nbsp;storied historical models include the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/w198/300-sl-gullwing/">300 SL Gullwing</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/540k/">540K</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/600/">600</a>, and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w112/">300 SE</a>. Among the more notable modern cars are the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sls/">SLS</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/slr-mclaren/">SLR McLaren</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/clk-gtr/">CLK GTR</a>. Mercedes also continues to push forward with modern engineering, pursuing hybrid technologies with many of their new models, including the upcoming Formula 1 engined Mercedes-AMG Project One supercar.

The history of Mercedes-Benz starts at the turn of the 20th century. The company's lineage begins with Benz & Cie and the Daimler Motor…

CL500 - C140

Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

Mercedes-Benz introduced the CL-Class for the 1997 model year. These cars were coupe versions of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w140/">W140 S-Class</a>, renamed starting in 1996. These luxurious grand tourers offered performance and refinement regardless of final specification. Over the course of production, the CL saw three distinct generations: the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/cl/c140/">C140 (1997-1999)</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/cl/c215/">C215 (2000-2006)</a>, and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/cl/c216/">C216 (2007-2014)</a>. Mercedes discontinued use of the CL name, returning to <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w222/c217-coupe/">S Coupe</a> designation in 2015..

Mercedes-Benz introduced the CL-Class for the 1997 model year. These cars were coupe versions of the W140 S-Class, renamed starting in…

CL-Class

Mercedes-Benz CL-Class - C140

Mercedes-Benz introduced their new S-Class based coupe in 1992. The C140 began life as part of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w140/">W140 S-Class</a>, until 1997 when the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/cl/">CL-Class</a> name was implemented. Variants included the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/cl/c140/cl-500/">CL500</a> and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/cl/c140/cl-600/">CL600</a>, as well as the AMG-tuned <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/cl/c140/cl-600-amg-70/">CL600 AMG 7.0</a>. The first generation of CL-Class was in production until 1999 when it was replaced by the second generation CL, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/cl/c215/">C215</a>.

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-…

CL-Class - C140

C140

The Mercedes-Benz CL500 was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/cl/c140/">C140 CL-Class</a> that was introduced for the 1997 model year. When the C140 was launched, it was originally part of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w140/">W140 S-Class</a>, but from 1997, S-Class based coupes were spun off into the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/cl/">CL-Class</a>. The CL 500 was powered by Mercedes&#39; M119 E50 engine, which was a 5.0L V8 that generated 362hp. This power was sent to the rear wheels via a 5 speed automatic transmission. Production of the C140 CL500 ended in 1999, but the model series continued life in the next generation <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/cl/c215/">C215 CL-Class</a> as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/cl/c215/cl-500/">C215 Mercedes-Benz CL500</a>.

The Mercedes-Benz CL500 was a variant of the C140 CL-Class that was introduced for the 1997 model year. When the C140 was launched, it was…

CL 500

Mercedes-Benz CL600 - C140

The Mercedes-Benz CL600 was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/cl/c140/">C140 CL-Class</a> that was introduced for the 1997 model year. When the C140 was launched, it was originally part of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w140/">W140 S-Class</a>, but from 1997, S-Class based coupes were spun off into the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/cl/">CL-Class</a>. The CL 600 was powered by Mercedes&#39; M120 E60 engine, which was a 6.0L V12 that generated 390hp. This power was sent to the rear wheels via a 5 speed automatic transmission. Production of the C140 CL600 ended in 1999, but the model series continued life in the next generation <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/cl/c215/">C215 CL-Class</a> as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/cl/c215/cl-600/">C215 Mercedes-Benz CL600</a>.

The Mercedes-Benz CL600 was a variant of the C140 CL-Class that was introduced for the 1997 model year. When the C140 was launched, it was…

CL600 - C140

CL 600

Mercedes-Benz CL600 AMG 7.0 - C140

The Mercedes-Benz CL600 AMG 7.0 is a very rare, AMG-tuned variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/cl/c140/">C140 CL-Class</a>. The AMG 7.0 was fitted with a highly tuned 7.0L version of Mercedes&#39; M120 V12 engine. This massive engine generated 496hp which it sent to the rear wheels via a 5 speed automatic transmission. Only around 24 examples of the Mercedes-Benz CL600 AMG 7.0 are believed to have been built before 1999.

The Mercedes-Benz CL600 AMG 7.0 is a very rare, AMG-tuned variant of the C140 CL-Class. The AMG 7.0 was fitted with a highly tuned 7.0L…

CL600 AMG 7.0 - C140

CL 600 AMG 7.0

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The Mercedes-Benz CL500 was a variant of the <a href="MKT:2849" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/cl/c140/">C140 CL-Class</a> that was introduced for the 1997 model year. When the C140 was launched, it was originally part of the <a href="MKT:4361" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w140/">W140 S-Class</a>, but from 1997, S-Class based coupes were spun off into the <a href="MKT:2848" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/cl/">CL-Class</a>. The CL 500 was powered by Mercedes&#39; M119 E50 engine, which was a 5.0L V8 that generated 362hp. This power was sent to the rear wheels via a 5 speed automatic transmission. Production of the C140 CL500 ended in 1999, but the model series continued life in the next generation <a href="MKT:2850" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/cl/c215/">C215 CL-Class</a> as the <a href="MKT:19248" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/cl/c215/cl-500/">C215 Mercedes-Benz CL500</a>.

1997 Mercedes-Benz CL500 - C140

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