Mercedes' performance arm has a new flagship 6.2-litre V8 engine, which will power the big CLS63 AMG and the smaller CLK63 AMG coupe and convertible. In the CLS, the new V8 generates a massive 378kW, while it has been slightly detuned for the CLK, in which it produces only 354kW.

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The asking price for Mercedes-Benz's CLK-class coupe should dip below the $100,000 mark when the entry-level CLK200 Kompressor finally becomes available kin Australia in March. It will join the CLK240, CLK320, CLK500 and CLK55 AMG in the two-door range.

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