08/04/2011

• Mercedes CLS to be fitted with ContiSportContact 5 P MO
• Viano and Vito models now equipped with ContiSportContact 5

Hanover, August 4, 2011. Continental received two new original equipment approvals from Mercedes-Benz at once: The sporty CLS sedan will roll off the line with tires from the development department in Hanover. At the same time, Continental was awarded another approval for tires for the high-end versions of the Viano and the Vito.

Mercedes decided on tires from the development department of Europe’s leading tire manufacturer since the tire models transfer handling performance reliably to the road while saving fuel. Tires of the sizes 255/35 R 19 and 285/30 R 19 will be fit on the CLS, which boasts power of up to 300kW (408 HP). The Viano and Vito, with up to 119 kW (approx. 162 HP), now also features the ContiSportContact 5 of the size 245/45 R 19.

Both summer tire models are specialised for their application: The ContiSportContact 5 P was designed with powerful sporty vehicle in mind. ContiSportContact 5 – its “little brother” – provides for good grip, reliable cornering performance and short braking distances on sporty cars and powerful vans.

Continental labels the tires of the ContiSportContact 5 P model for the CLS with the additional designation “MO” (Mercedes original equipment). Tires marked with this designation are available from Mercedes dealerships as well as from the Continental Service Center.