2012 Mercedes CLS63 AMG

Mercedes is hitting the LA Auto Show floor with another version - the better one - of the recently launched CLS-Class. The CLS AMG will be making its debut only two months after its standard brother hit the showroom floor in Paris, and it’s bringing some heat.

A standard CLS model is offered with either a 204 HP six cylinder engine or a 408 HP V8, but the AMG version will use a 5.5-liter biturbo V8 engine that will deliver a total of 518 HP and 516 lb.-ft. of torque. There will also be a Performance Package that will increase the engine’s power to 550 hp and 590 lb.-ft. of torque.

Other new Mercedes-Benz models set to be presented at the L.A. Auto Show include the redesigned CL coupe and R-Class crossover, as well as the all-newE-Class Cabriolet.

Updated 11/16/2010: Prior to the official unveiling at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Mercedes has offered the first official images of the 2011 CLS 63 AMG. Enjoy!

Hit the jump to read more about the future Mercedes CLS63 AMG.

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