Stories
Mercedes-AMG Unleashes Limited-Edition V8 CLE 646: A Return to Unapologetic Power
F
Firstpost•23-09-2026, 12:31
Mercedes-AMG Unleashes Limited-Edition V8 CLE 646: A Return to Unapologetic Power
- •The Mercedes-AMG CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung is a limited-edition V8 coupé, rear-wheel drive, hand-built with only 30 units, all already sold.
- •Powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine producing 637bhp and 850Nm, it features a flat-plane crankshaft and a titanium exhaust developed with Akrapović.
- •The car boasts impressive performance with 0-100kph in 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 310 kph, emphasizing driver engagement over raw numbers.
- •Significant engineering changes include a 170kg weight reduction through carbon fiber bodywork, polycarbonate glass, removal of AWD hardware, rear seats, and sound insulation.
- •The CLE 646 features an aggressive design with a large grille, vented carbon bonnet, inflated wheel arches, a substantial rear wing, and carbon-ceramic brakes.
Key Questions Answered
The CLE 646 features a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 with a flat-plane crankshaft delivering 637bhp and 850Nm of torque. It reaches 0-100kph in 3.9 seconds, 0-200kph in 11.4 seconds, and has a top speed of 310 kph.
Only 30 hand-built units of the Mercedes-AMG CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung will be produced, and all of them are already spoken for.
It is 170kg lighter thanks to carbon fibre bodywork, polycarbonate rear and side glass, removal of four-wheel-drive hardware, and the elimination of rear seats and sound insulation. It also features custom coilover suspension, carbon-ceramic brakes, and an aggressive aerodynamic package.
