Mercedes newest coupe has received the AMG treatment with the launch of the 443 horsepower CLE53. Positioned in the line-up to replace both the C-class and E-class coupes, the CLE will feature a range topping 63 model later on down the road. For now, the CLE53 is what we have and its looks and performance is right around the mark one would expect of an AMG 53 model.
The 3.0L twin turbo inline 6 engine develops 443 hp, 413 lb-ft of torque and will be capable of a 12 second overboost which increases peak torque to 443 lb-ft. Fitted with a ear-biased all-wheel drive system, rear-wheel steering and 9-speed automatic transmission, the CLE53 is capable of a 0-62 mph print of 4.2 seconds and a tops speed of 155 mph.
