The launch of the new CL-Class in autumn 2006 will be the culmination of a Mercedes-Benz coupé tradition going back over 50 years, and ushers in the seventh generation of large Mercedes Coupés.
The history of the large Mercedes Coupés stretches back to 1952 when Mercedes Benz launched the 300 S Coupé. In 1956 it was followed by the 220 S Coupé as part of the W 180 model series, with its unitised “Pontoon” body style. In 1961 the 220 SEb Coupé was launched....