Merc1

While Audi has equipped the sizzling new A4-based RS4 Cabrio*let with a 414bhp 4.2-litre V8 unit, Mercedes has managed to squeeze an engine that’s a whole two litres bigger under the bonnet of its CLK Convertible.

And the results are staggering. The CLK63 badge is slightly misleading – the engine’s capacity is actually 6.2 litres – but that’s no drawback when you consider what’s on offer. Developing 481bhp and 630Nm, power is up 31 per cent and torque 23 per cent on the 5.5-litre V8 machine that it replaces.

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Hypersonic

I hate to say it Merc1, but I'm quite bored with the CLK .....I'm glad it's being replaced soon.

Merc1

Well you know I was never a huge fan of this bodystyle CLK either until recently. However the facelift and new engines have given it new life in my eyes. I was admiring a CLK550 Cabriolet parked next to me the other day, and I now think this current CLK has finally come into its own. The car is really a luxury cabriolet now. The CLK63 is just icing on the cake to me.

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Just_me

the Cabrio is boring car. when I was in Geneva I sat in the CLK63 Coupe. Coupe much better looking than Cabrio.