1996 Mercedes-Benz CL 600

submitted by	Richard Owen
engine	M 120 E 60, 60 Degree V12
position	Front Longitudinal
aspiration	Natural
valvetrain	DOHC 4 Valves per Cyl
displacement	5987 cc / 365.3 in³
bore	89 mm / 3.5 in
stroke	80 mm / 3.15 in
compression	10.0:1
power	293.8 kw / 394 bhp @ 5200 rpm
specific output	65.81 bhp per litre
torque	570 nm / 420.4 ft lbs
body / frame	Unit Steel
driven wheels	RWD
front tires	255/45 ZR 18
rear tires	255/45 ZR 18
front brakes	Vented Discs w/Vacuum Assist
f brake size	x 320 mm / x 12.6 in
r brake size	x 300 mm / x 11.8 in
front wheels	F 45.7 x 21.6 cm / 18.0 x 8.5 in
rear wheels	R 45.7 x 21.6 cm / 18.0 x 8.5 in
steering	Recirculating Ball w/Power Assist
f suspension	Double Wishbones w/Coil Springs, Gas Pressure Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar
r suspension	Multi-Link w/Spring Struts, Stabilizer Bar
wheelbase	2945 mm / 115.9 in
front track	1614 mm / 63.5 in
rear track	1587 mm / 62.5 in
length	5065 mm / 199.4 in
width	1478 mm / 58.2 in
transmission	5-Speed Auto
gear ratios	3.59:1, 2.19:1, 1.41:1, 1.00:1, 0.83:1, :1
final drive	2.65:1
top speed	~250 kph / 155.3 mph
0 – 60 mph	~6.5 seconds