Engine - Exhaust
To achieve the objective of maximum performance with unrestricted suitability for everyday use, the engine had to be practically rebuilt from scratch.
The modifications, which include a specially programmed AC Schnitzer control unit, finely balanced conrods, precision balanced crankshaft and totally redesigned intake system with a large air box, take the nominal power up to 257 kW / 350 HP with a torque of 355 Nm.
In this guise, the CLS II sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.1 seconds and reaches a top speed of 290 km/h. No surprise then that the CLS II was streets ahead of the competition in the "Tuner Grand Prix 1997".
Brakes
These enormous driving performaces are controlled with the height-adjustable AC Schnitzer racing sports suspension and a high performance brake system. The ABS-controlled high performance brake system with perforated discs around even satisfies highest demands.