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(Mercedes) Maybach 57/62, SLK350, SLK55, and AMG C63 and CLS63.

 The mega-luxo cruiser (Mercedes) Maybach.  It could be a 57 or a 62.  I don't have a meterstick to check which it is.

The mega-luxo cruiser (Mercedes) Maybach. It could be a 57 or a 62. I don't have a meterstick to check which it is.

 A Mercedes SLK350 shows off it's SLR-inspired styling.  While stubby, it's fairly hefty, but the 3.5 liter V-6 has good power to keep it moving.

A Mercedes SLK350 shows off it's SLR-inspired styling. While stubby, it's fairly hefty, but the 3.5 liter V-6 has good power to keep it moving.

 Here is the big brother, the Mercedes SLR McLaren.  For only $700K, you get over 600bhp, more than 200 mph, and scissoring doors.

Here is the big brother, the Mercedes SLR McLaren. For only $700K, you get over 600bhp, more than 200 mph, and scissoring doors.

 Yes, the roadster version here is really nearly $200K more expensive than the hardtop.  Potentially the most expensive top-ectomy ever.

Yes, the roadster version here is really nearly $200K more expensive than the hardtop. Potentially the most expensive top-ectomy ever.

 The Mercedes SLR McLaren-inspired SLK55.  Remove V-6, add powerful V-8!

The Mercedes SLR McLaren-inspired SLK55. Remove V-6, add powerful V-8!

 Here is my favorite of the AMGs, the AMG C63.  A strong-edged, 6.2 liter 450+ bhp V-8 in a (relatively) small and light chassis = maximum performance.

Here is my favorite of the AMGs, the AMG C63. A strong-edged, 6.2 liter 450+ bhp V-8 in a (relatively) small and light chassis = maximum performance.

 If you see this car behind you, PULL OVER!  It can take on the M3 or IS-F in a straight line, and possibly in a curve too.

If you see this car behind you, PULL OVER! It can take on the M3 or IS-F in a straight line, and possibly in a curve too.

 For those who want their 450+bhp in a larger package, here is the CLS63.

For those who want their 450+bhp in a larger package, here is the CLS63.

 While elegant, it isn't the velvet hammer of the C63.  In fact, if anything reminds me of the original AMG Hammer, the C63 is it.

While elegant, it isn't the velvet hammer of the C63. In fact, if anything reminds me of the original AMG Hammer, the C63 is it.