Following up on the CLE 53 coups is now the convertible variant. Just like the coupe, it gets the full AMG treatment outside with flared fenders, quad circle exhausts, the AMG grille, and of course a fabric roof in 3 colors. Said fabric top closes into the trunk, thus reducing its capacity from 13.6 cubic feet to 10.4 cubic feet. It takes 20 seconds to open/close up to 37MPH.
Under the hood is a 3.0L Twin Turbo Inline-6 48v mild hybrid making 449HP and 443 lb-ft of torque paired to a 9 speed gearbox. This is paired to 4Matic+ and can do 0-60 under 4.4sec with a 168MPH TopSpeed. The engine has unique combustion chambers, new piston rings, new injection and a new turbo.
Inside is all new and takes its interior from the new C-Class with a 12.3in driver display and a 11.9in MBUX infotainment system. The 53 gains Slippery, Comfort, Sport, Sport+, and Individual configurations along with an RWD mode, standard rear steering and AMG ride control suspension.
