Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class The Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class is a mid-size coupe rear-wheel drive and convertible. While it was based on the W202 and W203 platforms the C-Class, its styling cues, engine and price range are closer to that of the E-Class, Mercedes-Benz CLK-tapping as a coupe version of the W210 and W211 E-Class sedan / wagon. The CLK has replaced the W124 E-Class coupe and was in turn replaced by the W212 E-Class coupe
1996-2002 (W208)
The first-generation CLK was introduced in 1996, 3 years after the 1st generation (W202) C-Class model. The launch of the CLK also marked Mercedes 'first foray \' on the market mid-size coupe, like the W124 E-Class Coupe was considered a two-door sedan rather than a coupe.
Less expensive than the sporty SL-Class convertibles, the CLK Cabriolet first generation was the most successful convertible Mercedes-Benz ever offered, 41,520 were sold in the United States from 1999 to 2003, and over 115,000 have been sold around the world.
The CLK Cabriolet is known in the United Kingdom that the stroller because of its similarity in the profile of a Brogue Oxford.
Available in the first generation were the CLK 200 (136 PS), CLK 200 Kompressor (192 PS), CLK 230 Kompressor (193 PS), CLK 320 (218 PS), CLK 430 (279 PS) and the CLK 55 AMG (347 PS). All were available in coupe and convertible form.
The 320 CLK Coupe was introduced in model year 1997, powered by a 3.2 liter V6 engine. The CLK 320 Cabriolet and CLK 430 4.3L V8 appeared in 1999. The high-performance CLK 55 AMG, which was first introduced in Europe in 2000, was fueled by the \ "\ M113" 5.4 L V8. The CLK 55 AMG Cabriolet is now available in 2002, last year this body style.
2003-2009 (W209)
The CLK coupe was redesigned for 2003, following the gig in 2004. The current generation of the CLK-Class is 61 mm (2.4 inches) long, 18 mm (0.7 inches) wider and 28 mm (1.1 inches) higher than its predecessor.
* The CLK 270 CDI has a 2.7L, 5-cylinder and a five-speed Tiptronic transmission.
* The CLK 320 has an L 3.2, 18-valve single overhead cam (SOHC) V6 engine and a five-speed automatic transmission. The CLK320 has been replaced by the CLK350 for 2006.
* The CLK 350 has a 3.5-liter 24-valve dual overhead cam (DOHC) V6 engine and automatic transmission with seven speeds.
* The CLK 500 has a 5.0 L, SOHC 24-valve V8 engine and automatic transmission with seven speeds. He received a new 5.5-liter DOHC 32-valve V8 engine in 2007 (in America it was called CLK 550).
* The CLK 55 AMG has a L 5.4, 24-valve SOHC V8 engine and 5 speed automatic transmission. The base price is U.S. $ 69,900 for the coupe and U.S. $ 87,000 for the cabriolet. The CLK55 AMG coupe was discontinued in North America after the 2005 model year, though the cabriolet is still offered. The CLK55 was replaced by the CLK63 for 2007.
* The AMG has a V8 6.2L CLK63 with a seven-speed automatic transmission. Available in coupe and convertible, the CLK63 has 481 HP (354 kW) and 465 lb ft · (630 Newton meters) of torque. Compared to its predecessor, the CLK63 has the power to 31% more torque and a 23% increase. The CLK63 is currently used as a safety car in Formula One, it accelerates from 0-60 mph in 4.3 seconds.
* The CLK63 AMG Black Series features a 6.2L V8 with automatic transmission with seven speeds. Only available in Coupe, CLK 63 BS offers 507 hp (373 kW) and 465 lb ft · (630 Newton meters) of torque. It accelerates 0-60 mph in 4.1 seconds.
In Europe, it was also the CLK 200 K (1.8 R4), CLK 220 CDI (2.1 I4 diesel), CLK 240 (2.6 V6), CLK 270 CDI (2.7 R5 diesel), CLK 280 ( 3.0 V6), CLK 320 CDI (3.0 V6 diesel), (all standard with 6-speed manual transmission, a.
Posted on February 3, 2010.
