IWC and AMG - partnership of technology

In collaboration with the Swiss watch company IWC Schaffhausen, Mercedes-AMG has developed an exclusive model known as the CLS 55 AMG "IWC Ingenieur". Only 55 units of a unique four-door coupe will come off the assembly line. The car has a powerful AMG engine volume 5.5 liters 8-cylinder engine and supercharger. Coupe boasts exclusive details and equipment.Design of the new AMG instrument cluster borrowed from the restyled Swiss watches series "Ingenieur" from IWC, which was held the world debut at the Geneva watchmaking show in Basel in April 2005. Each of the 55 units of the CLS 55 AMG "IWC Ingenieur" was set up in studio AMG in Affalterbach, Germany, and the first deliveries carried out in autumn 2005.
CLS 55 AMG "IWC Ingenieur" painted non-automatic way in exclusive metallic colors dark titanium gray. All exterior decorative elements, including the grille, fog lamps, rings, framing side windows, handles and interior elements interior, painted the same matte titanium, which corresponds to the color of high-quality titanium case of new chronographs "Ingenieur AMG" on the IWC.
19-inch alloy wheels with five spokes are also colored titanium coating.
Side view of the car also visually appealing. Its 19-inch five-spoke alloy wheels design, are the same color matte titanium, coordinated with the surface of a car. In conjunction with tires 255/35 R 19 front and 285/30 R 19 rear wheel AMG not only provide a beautiful appearance, but also ensures excellent handling.
In addition, the excellent design Coupe CLS 55 AMG "IWC Ingenieur" is defined, muscular styling AMG, including the dynamic contours of the front bumper with large air inlets and circular fog lamps, side skirts, panels and distinctive rear apron with diffuser sporting a special design. Dual oval tailpipes exhaust system AMG ramjet create a strong final impression. Stylish integrated spoiler on the trunk lid AMG reduces the effect of lift forces at high speeds, loading the rear axle by about 30 percent more than the spoiler, which helps to improve directional stability at autobahn speeds.
In the AMG instrument cluster speaks the design chronographs IWC "Ingenieur AMG"
The exclusive character of the new CLS 55 AMG "IWC Ingenieur" is also apparent in its interior. One of the highlights here is the completely redesigned AMG instrument cluster. Rodonitovaya with silver arrows, white lighting and black indices with a new typographical style, analog clock, speedometer and tachometer are made in accordance with the new design men's watches IWC "Ingenieur AMG". The titanium shade of the watch case is repeated in the interior design and decorative rim devices machine.Logo IWC, integrated analog clock, reminiscent of a partnership with Mercedes-AMG.

Unlike mass-produced version of the CLS 55 AMG, a limited edition car CLS 55 AMG "IWC Ingenieur" boasts decorative elements in high-quality piano lacquer coating. Difficult to work with paint, which includes the use of several layers of black and varnish, results in a deep, luscious sheen. In addition, the inscription "IWC Ingenieur" inlaid on the cover in the center console, adding an extra touch of exclusivity.
AMG sports seats trimmed with nappa leather colors "Titanium". Electrically adjustable AMG sports seats are equipped with multi-circuit, a memory function, heated seats with special piping design from AMG. Completes the image of a sports car seats, perforated surface with double stitching. Matt titanium logo of German tuning studio AMG integrated into the seatbacks.
Decorative elements of the CLS 55 AMG interior painted in matt titanium, as well as the new AMG ergonomic sports steering wheel, having echoing interior inserts. A further difference from the standard CLS 55 AMG is an automotive chrome elements, each of which is painted in matt titanium. The roof compartment, padded anthracite alcantara also creates a special atmosphere.The curved door handles and logo on AMG selector gearbox brushed titanium, as well as buttons with white backlighting complete picture of the similarities with the design of the famous Swiss chronograph. Each of the 55 cars equipped with the KEYLESS-GO (car engine start button), and a new ergonomic sports steering wheel AMG, fitted as standard, with the rim, leather nappa leather in black.
Highly qualified staff AMG in Affalterbach set up all 55 units of the CLS 55 AMG "IWC Ingenieur". What also makes the similarity of exclusive watches "Ingenieur" from the company's Swiss watch company IWC.
Cooperation between Mercedes-AMG GmbH and IWC Schaffhausen: CLS 55 AMG "IWC Ingenieur" is the result of a partnership between Mercedes-AMG GmbH and IWC Schaffhausen, which began on October 1, 2004. Both companies are known for their passion for the highest precision combined with a sense of understatement. Mercedes-AMG and IWC Schaffhausen pay great attention to precision engineering, high technology and craftsmanship, ensuring the production of products that meet the highest standards of ISO quality.
  New name watches IWC "Ingenieur AMG" was launched in addition to the car the CLS 55 AMG "IWC Ingenieur". These reliable, sports watches are available in five variants: "Ingenieur AMG Automatic" in titanium with titanium bracelet or a soft black leather strap; "Ingenieur Chronograph AMG"; as well as a limited-edition "IWC Ingenieur Automatik CLS 55 AMG" in the amount of 55 copies . The latest model of hours only available to customers CLS 55 AMG "IWC Ingenieur". Each watch is the red-minute index and titanium case, have a logo AMG, engraved on the back cover. "Ingenieur AMG Automatik" additionally has a red second hand, while the feature of "Ingenieur Chronograph AMG" is a red chronograph hand. As with any watch IWC Ingenieur, these models are equipped with reliable high-precision mechanism, and their complex system of waterproofing means that they are waterproof to a depth of 120 meters. The very first IWC "Ingenieur" was produced in 1955 and only 1,000 copies have been made to date. Today these watches are highly demanded by collectors.