Paris Motor Show - Mercedes

Feel the power
The superb CL coupe and S-Class luxury car will have the option of some truly awesome engines next year.

These 63 AMG rockets carry a 6.2-litre V8 that develops a staggering 518bhp and can haul the cars from 0-62mph in less than five seconds.

They're no faster than the V12 600s, so they trade as much on their more aggressive handling and looks as on their outright performance.

Prices are yet to be confirmed. Although they're unlikely to cost much more than the 600s, you'll have to dig deep and fork out more than £100,000 for either version.

Feel the power II
Also on display for the first time is the SLR McLaren 722 Edition. It has an uprated version of the SLR's 5.4-litre V8 that pumps out 641bhp - an increase of 24bhp.

That means the 722 is 0.2sec faster than a standard version to 62mph, with a time of 3.6 seconds. Top speed also increases from 207mph to 209.4mph (to be precise).

The front splitter and rear diffuser are new, while the suspension is stiffer and the ride height drops by 10mm. The cabin has clear-lacquered carbonfibre on the dash, leather and Alcantara-covered bucket seats and a steering wheel covered in what Mercedes claims is a grippier type of leather.

How much? Well, £340,000, up from £317,610.