A new spy shot has emerged of the 2007 Mercedes CL-Class, which is due out later this year. The prototype pictured appears to have the least amount of camouflage seen to date. Unlike past test cars with thicker cladding, this vehicle has a just a thin layer of black tape covering some areas. For the first time, the character line that runs down the side of the car and into the taillights can be seen. We’ll keep you posted as more images surface. (Thanks to reader Anders for the tip!) Full shot after the jump…
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05/16, 4:55 PM
posted by:
Steve
That’s a fine lookin’ ass.
05/16, 4:56 PM
posted by:
Jon
Not bad, looks more muscular than the current CL. BTW, in case anyone wants to drive a nice car, with a very nice interior, check out a CL500…my friend has one and it is pure driving perfection*.
Jon.
*luxury driving, don’t try driving it like it’s a 911 Turbo.
05/16, 5:46 PM
posted by:
tino
eh, mediocre spiffness :-\
05/16, 6:37 PM
posted by:
Robert
More evidence of Chris Bangle’s flame surfacing influence….
05/16, 7:41 PM
posted by:
gsh
maybach coupe, niiiice
05/16, 7:43 PM
posted by:
Count Dooku
NIGHT NUURSE!!!
05/16, 7:44 PM
posted by:
Lord Farklaw
maybach coupe my ass
05/16, 8:33 PM
posted by:
6ix
wow, oh, wow. I love the body line that rolls around from the side into the rear light assembly. Very, very nice. And I was just getting ready to purchase a CLK…maybe I should wait. You can see a lot of Vision/CLS influence, which is a very good thing.
05/16, 8:59 PM
posted by:
VDub
i hope this merc doesn’t look like every other merc out there.
05/16, 9:10 PM
posted by:
Yahoo!奇摩
it looks pretty hot already
05/17, 1:19 AM
posted by:
Jim Press
I’m loving these new Mercedes. They’re so beautiful. They have been since the last gen S-Class debut. Keep getting better every introduction. I still don’t understand why normal manufacturers can’t make their cars look good, even if it involves raising the prices a couple hundred dollars.
05/17, 1:26 AM
posted by:
Guttersludge
I’ll be the first to admit, even though I’m a staunch anti-Merc man, I think perhaps this could be the first really hot CL. In my book a Benz is closer to a Chrysler or Cadillac than a BMW or an Audi – they have serious QC problems to sort out – their styling department is obviously quite tight at the moment though, the new S looks fabulous, better than the CLS in my opinion, and I can’t wait to see the new C either.
05/17, 3:23 AM
posted by:
DaveO
For me, there is really something “S-Type” about that rounded back end and rear window.
05/17, 4:21 AM
posted by:
Donfuy
First, I want to see the whole car. Then I will say if it´s cute or not.
05/17, 11:02 AM
posted by:
Saud
Bangle butt!!
05/17, 2:03 PM
posted by:
Scott Johnson
Isn’t the recent Formula 1 pace car a new Merc CL? I’m thinking that we’ve already seen this one out in the wild…
05/17, 3:09 PM
posted by:
BAMF
Yeah DaveO, I noticed the S-type jag in the back as well, if thats the S-type you were referring to.
05/17, 6:16 PM
posted by:
SJS
That’s not a Bangle Butt. A BB has a trunk that sticks out passed the lights. The tail lights and trunk lid share a continuous line.