Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG

The first generation CLK was introduced in 1996, 3 years after the release of the Mercedes-Benz W202 C-Class models.

In 2003, Bernd Schneider , driving a Mercedes-Benz C209, won the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters race ^[1] .

In 2004, on the basis of the winning C209 CLK-class , a special version of the car was released under the name CLK DTM AMG ^[1] , which met the specifications of the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters racing car series , where one of the conditions was the use of atmospheric 4.0 L V8 engines and a power limit of up to 500 horsepower. 100 models in the coupe ^{[1] [3]} and 100 convertibles ^[1] were released for sale in Europe using the AMG V8 5.4 liter engine with a supercharger that delivered a power of 428 kW (582 hp) and 800 N · m . Front and rear track widened by 74 and 110 mm, respectively. Special tires and suspension modification allowed the car to get 13 m / s ² lateral acceleration. Acceleration to 100 km / h was 3.9 seconds, the maximum speed was electronically limited to 320 km / h (200 mph).

The cost of the car in Germany amounted to 236060 euros ^[4] , taking into account the payment of all taxes. CLK DTM AMG was produced only in 2004 , and the first batch of cars was provided only by special order or invitation.

The CLK DTM AMG in the body of a convertible was produced until 2006 . His speed limit was reduced to 300 km / h.

The owners of the rare Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG car are Juan Pablo Montoya (former McLaren Formula 1 racer) and Mika Hakkinen (performed in the DTM 2005-2007). In addition, the owners of the CLK DTM version with a hard roof are Kimi Raikkonen ^[5] and Jenson Button ^[6] .

The technical specifications of the Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG are as follows ^[3] :

• Engine: Mercedes-Benz M113 E55 ML, V8 with compressor
• Working volume : 5439 cm ³ , 3 valves per cylinder
• Camshaft: 2 upper camshafts (chain drive)
• Power: 582 hp (428 kW) at 6100 rpm
• Maximum torque : 800 N · m at 3500 rpm (in accordance with the requirements of 80/1269 / EEC, version 1999/99 / EC)
• Compression ratio: 10.5: 1
• Transmission : 5- speed AMG Speedshift Automatic
• Suspension: independent front and rear
• Tires: front 255/35 ZR-19, rear 285/30 ZR-20
• Acceleration:
  • 50 km / h - 2.0 sec.
  • 100 km / h - 3.9 sec.
  • 200 km / h - 10.9 seconds
  • 250 km / h - 20.7 seconds
• Maximum speed (electronically limited): 320 km / h
• Curb weight: 1742 kg (in accordance with EU directive 92/21: driver, weighing 68 kg, luggage, weighing 7 kg, and the tank filled to 90%)
• Weight of empty car: 1690 kg
• Length, width, height: 4650/1800/1360 mm respectively
• Fuel tank capacity: 92 liters (62 + 30)
• CO ₂ emissions: 328 g / km