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2002 Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG F1 Edition
Chassis Number: WDB2153751A011574
Registration Number: Y2 SHY
Recorded Mileage: 20, 000 miles
- Number 40 of 55 produced worldwide
- One owner and 20, 000 miles from new
Launched in 2000, the second-generation Mercedes-Benz CL-Class coupe (C215) is based upon the W220 S-Class chassis, offering wonderful comfort in everyday driving but an engaging and thrilling drive when the situation arises. The CL55 AMG was powered by a 5. 4-litre V8 engine putting out 355bhp to the rear wheels, via an automatic transmission. Able to sprint from 0-62mph in 6 seconds flat, the performance of this executive coupé was something of a mystery to the uninitiated, thanks to the largely understated looks and very subtle AMG-specific additions to the bodywork.
With only 2, 217 examples of the naturally aspirated V8-powered CL55 being produced before the switch to a supercharged unit in 2002, these early CL55s are relatively rare, with production numbers of the later model being nearly double that of these early cars. A total of 2, 217 pre-2002 cars were produced, versus a total of 4, 163 post-2002 supercharged models.
At the same time Mercedes-Benz developed a road-going version of the Formula One Safety Car of the time, the Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG F1 Limited Edition, the first street-legal car worldwide to feature ceramic brake discs. Launched at the end of May 2000 to coincide with the start of the Formula One season, this limited run CL55 AMG was closely based on the Safety Car that Bernd Mayländer drove in the day.
The F1 Edition was very exclusive, with only 55 units were earmarked for production, each priced at a whopping 330, 000 Deutsche Marks (the equivalent of $185, 500/£145, 000). A collector’s item right from the start, the CL55 AMG F1 Limited Edition was only built from summer 2000 to 2001.
The car’s party piece was the ceramic brake system, a world first for a production vehicle in 2000. In the event of full braking from full speed, it provided a stopping power of up to 1, 471 kW (2, 000 PS / 1, 973 HP). This was made possible by a combination of internally ventilated brake discs built from fiber-reinforced ceramic and eight-piston brake calipers supplied by Brembo.
The F1 was available only in metallic silver with black and silver leather interior and optiona sports bucket seats. F1 Limited Edition logos can be found on illuminated door sills and on a carbon-fibre finished centre console along with a series number.
This truly exceptional example, number 40 of 55 units, was delivered to its first and only owner in September 2002. In the intervening years the CL55 has been stored as part of a larger collection of interesting cars, and used sparingly. With only 20, 000 miles from new, the AMG has always been serviced at Mercedes-Benz main dealers as and when required.
Instantly collectible from launch, the CL55 has rapidly become a very desirable car in AMG circles, and this fabulous single owner example, offered with a full book pack and leather wallet, must be amongst the very best you can buy.
This car will be sold at auction with Dore & Rees in Frome, Somerset, on Saturday 12th February. For more details contact the Motoring Department via the above details.
Estimate: £40, 000 - £50, 000
