Australian specifications and pricing for the stunning CL-Class Coupé range is now available ahead of the new model’s Australian market introduction this coming March. The all-new range-leading two-door sees the continuation of a Mercedes-Benz coupé tradition spanning more than 50 years. The models in the all-new CL-Class range incorporate an extensive list of luxurious and sporting equipment as standard fitment, underlining CL-Class’ star billing in the Mercedes-Benz passenger car range.

From March, the stunning two-door CL-Class will be available from $308,000 for the CL 500, with the powerful CL 63 AMG at $383,000. The peerless CL 600 which is powered by the marque’s famous V12 biturbo engine is priced at $389,000. All prices exclude dealer delivery and statutory charges.

The eight-cylinder powerplant in the CL 500delivers 285 kW and generates a maximum torque of 530 Newton metres from 2800 rpm. As such, the newly developed engine outperforms the existing V8 unit by 26 percent in terms of output and 15 percent when it comes to torque. The CL 500 accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in just 5.4 seconds (previous model: 6.3 seconds).

An ultra-modern biturbo twelve-cylinder engine under the bonnet of the new CL 600generates its impressive power. Mercedes engineers have enhanced numerous details of the power unit and, compared to the predecessor model, have increased output by 12 kW to 380 kW. Maximum torque, already on tap from 1900 rpm, has been improved further by 30 Newton metres to 830 Newton metres and remains constant up to 3500 rpm. The new CL 600 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.6 seconds (previous model: 4.8 seconds). Despite the significant performance boost the V12 engine consumes 0.4 litres less fuel than the previous CL 600 per 100 kilometres.

The breathtaking CL 63 AMG sports the same 6,208 cc V8 engine that has recently taken the sports car world by storm. The 385 kW / 630 Newton Metres torque powerplant is matched to the seamless AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC 7-speed automatic transmission. As always, the heart of this sports star is hand-assembled by AMG according to the maker’s disciplined principle of ‘One man, one engine’.

Subaru has made an early 2007 impact with the launch of a tuned by STI limited edition version of its popular Impreza WRX.

Priced at $46,990 the Impreza WRX tuned by STI includes more than $12,000 worth of extra equipment for only $7000 more than the standard Impreza WRX.

Enhancements include a tuned Engine Control Unit (ECU), Pirelli tyres, Enkei alloy wheels, leather trim and sunroof.

Improved engine performance has been achieved by recalibration of the ECU and is combined with a low back pressure exhaust muffler.

Peak power is up 10 kilowatts to179kW, while throttle and torque response is significantly enhanced with torque up 20 Newtonmetres to 340Nm, peaking at 3200rpm.

The combination of a more linear throttle output and improved torque curve means the Impreza WRX tuned by STI is very responsive - this was a project priority for Fuji Heavy Industries’ Subaru Tecnica International (STI) engineers.