Stylish, sporty and seductive – that’s how some are describing the new 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG Coupe. Its V8 engine gets an impressive 507-horse power, using an AMG-enhanced 7-speed automatic with electronically controlled shifting, making for a smoother ride. Also included is AMG Speedshift, which allows for 35 percent faster gear changes.

Not only is it fast, but this Mercedes-Benz is also nice to look at. Features contributing to the look include blue-tinted glass, halogen front foglamps and a power tilt/sliding tinted-glass sunroof with one-touch express-open/close and memory. Other exterior features, that make the ‘08 CLS63 AMG Coupe practical, include heated windshield washer nozzles, driver-selectable light-sensing headlamps and rain-sensing wipers that measure rainfall on the windshield, and adjust wiper speed and frequency according to that estimation.

Interior comfort is provided with the CLS63 AMG Coupe’s 10-way power adjustable front seats, AMG leather-trimmed sport steering wheel with raised thumbgrips and shift paddles. There’s also a humidity/dewpoint sensor that reduces window fogging during humid weather and helps prevent overdrying of cooled air, adding even more to convenience in this model.

This model is as safe as they come, and proving that fact are the standard features, including the Integrated Restraint System, with front and side-impact bags for front occupants, head restraints that power-adjust to height and PRE-SAFE, a system that readies occupants for a possible collision before it even happens. That program is based on brake pedal application and steering-wheel input patterns and if a possible collision is detected, it adjusts the front passenger seat for more favorable airbag and seatbelt effectiveness and closes the sunroof.

The 2008 CLS63 AMG Coupe from Mercedes-Benz is efficient, safe and reliable, and those looking for a luxury car with those assets, and also one that will serve high-performance needs should look no further than this model.