Mercedes benz amg clk dtm road version

[pagani]

Dtm race for the street and circuit nice work mercedes amg.
http://www.mercedes-benz.com/omb/amg/globpics/cars/specials/clkdtm/fahrz_clkdtm_g_l_1.jpg
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Now i hope that one day topgear reviews this car.
8) :shock:

[X-ale]

Headlights looks like peanuts to me

[evoWalo]

FUCKER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Man that's one hot Benzz!

[pagani]

hm your right but overall a very nice fast car.
:wink: :!:

[twboy1999]

anyoen got these pics in hi rez

[TT]

Finally some new pics, and yes, would be like to have them bigger indeed :D

[jorge]

The car looks fantastic! :o

[JiggaStyles09]

hey i had a question for you guys, which car is the proper one to compare to the m3. is it the CLK55 AMG or the C55 AMG because most car magizines compare the C class, but the C class is a sedan whereas the CLK is a coupe, however there is a larger price difference i think between the CLK AMG and the m3. i have wondered this for a while. thanks.

BTW nice picks, that car is badass :D

[budagboy2]

:shock: sweet, any specs?

[itsthepham]

WOW. I've been waiting for some pictures like these. This car is to die for. And the good thing is or bad thing is that Mercedes only made a handful of these. These are by far some really nice pictures. If only I could get my hands on one of these... :(

[5.7 V10]

Beautiful car and a powerfull bugger too! :twisted: :D

Thx

[sameerrao]

Is that B button on the car - Brak Bias adjustment? That is so cool if it were so...

[pagani]

Yes here are the full specs.
Thoroughbred race-track technology for the road
With its combination of state-of-the-art motorsport technology, driving dynamics more familiar from the race-track, captivating styling features and unrivalled exclusivity, the new Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG will set the pulses of car enthusiasts racing that much faster. Limited to a production run of only 100 units, this two-door masterpiece combines an AMG 5.5-litre V8 supercharged engine developing 428 kW/582 hp, a newly developed chassis, optionally available sports tyres and aerodynamics optimised in the wind tunnel to deliver a truly exceptional high-performance experience. The AMG thoroughbred accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.9 seconds, and on to an electronically governed maximum speed of 320 km/h.

The template for the development of the new CLK DTM AMG was the racing version of the Mercedes-Benz CLK, which Bernd Schneider drove to overall victory in the 2003 German Touring Car Masters (DTM) race series and which finished the season as the most successful model in the championship. The fixtures and fittings of the CLK DTM AMG also take their cue from its race-track sibling. Two leather-trimmed AMG sports bucket seats with four-point safety belts ensure unbeatable lateral support, whilst the oval AMG racing steering wheel with suede covering and new AMG instrument cluster with 360 km/h speedometer dial bring extra touches of motor racing allure to the interior. The first examples of the 100-unit limited-edition series will be delivered to customers from autumn 2004.

You need look no further than the exterior design of the new CLK DTM AMG to find the first traces of its racing pedigree, the transfer of high-end motorsport technology to the road given visual expression by the low slung front apron with large cooling air inlets, striking fender flarings, 19 and 20-inch AMG light-alloy wheels and the diffusor-look rear section with rear wing, all of which recall the head-turning muscularity of the successful CLK racing touring cars competing in the DTM. Added to which, a host of body components have been constructed from the high-strength and extremely lightweight carbon-fibre-reinforced material CFRP.

Under the bonnet lurks a specially revised version of the AMG supercharged eight-cylinder engine familiar from the SL 55 AMG, featuring modifications to the crankcase, pistons, valve train, cooling system, intake duct, supercharger and exhaust system. The AMG V8 engine develops 428 kW/582 hp at 6100 rpm from its 5439-cc displacement, with peak torque of 800 Newton metres available from 3500 rpm.


Performance comparable with a super sports car
Boasting instant accelerator response, impressive torque development, free-revving vivacity and an unmistakeable V8 soundtrack, the wonderfully powerful AMG 5.5-litre supercharged V8 at the heart of the CLK DTM AMG was born to deliver performance characteristics normally the preserve of super sports cars. The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h vanishes in only 3.9 seconds on the way to an electronically governed maximum speed of 320 km/h.
The AMG SPEEDSHIFT five-speed automatic transmission injects further doses of mo-tor-racing magic into the new arrival. The driver changes gear with a short dab of the steer-ing-wheel-mounted shift paddles, the amazingly short shift times pushing back the boundaries of sporty driving and dynamic feel.


Newly developed spring and shock absorber units with adjustable coil springs, plus a locking differential on the rear axle
The chassis, meanwhile, is a more than worthy complement to the beguiling muscle of the powertrain. Already a firm fixture on the race-track, height-adjustable spring and shock ab-sorber units with adjustable coil springs are also an integral feature of the new road car. The rear axle has been redesigned to include totally new spring links and hub carriers, as well as reinforced drive shafts. Uniball joints on both axles replace rubber elements and imbue the car’s driving characteristics with unrivalled precision. A multiple-disc limited-slip differential at the rear axle ensures optimum traction, whilst Acceleration Skid Control ASR and the Elec-tronic Stability Program ESP® have been adjusted to take into account the enhanced levels of performance.


Optional Dunlop sports tyres offer exceptional grip
Optionally available sports tyres from DTM motorsport partner Dunlop (225/35 R 19 at the front and 285/30 R 20 at the rear) help the car maintain unrivalled contact with the road surface. These tyres offer particularly high levels of grip and are fitted on multi-piece AMG light-alloy wheels in double-spoke design (front: 9 x 19, rear: 10 x 20) which have been developed ex-clusively for the CLK DTM AMG. Their visually alluring spokes are extremely effective not only when it comes to turning heads, but also in providing ventilation for the brakes. And the newly developed AMG high-performance composite braking system with six-piston fixed callipers at the front and four-piston fixed callipers at the rear can be relied on to ensure flawless decel-eration.


Functional racing-car ambience in the interior
Once inside the CLK DTM AMG, the driver is struck by a functional racing ambience laced with the trademark exclusivity of AMG high-performance cars. Two leather AMG sports bucket seats made from exceptionally lightweight CFRP and fitted with four-point safety belts offer the two occupants optimum lateral support, whilst the thick and oval-shaped rim of the high-grip suede-trimmed AMG racing steering wheel helps to transmit a particularly acute feel for the car. The door panels are made from CFRP, as are many other elements of the interior such as the instrument cluster. The newly designed centre console boasts a selection of eye-catching features, including the silver-coloured selector lever surround, the starter button, four rocker switches for auxiliary functions and a badge bearing the vehicle number.

The racing credentials of the CLK DTM AMG have not in any way diluted its adherence to the hallmark virtues shared by all Mercedes models – practicality, durability, safety, quality and service all meet the highest standards. The racing-inspired AMG Coupé will be built by hand as part of a close cooperation between Mercedes-AMG GmbH and H.W.A. GmbH. One of the most successful touring car racing teams of all time, H.W.A. GmbH is also responsible for the development and running of the new C-Class DTM cars. The first examples of the 100-unit limited-edition CLK DTM AMG will be delivered to customers from autumn 2004. Mer-cedes-AMG GmbH is responsible for marketing, sales and service activities relating to the new car.

CLK DTM AMG
Cylinders/valves per cylinder V8/3
Displacement cc 5439
Bore x stroke mm 97.0 x 92.0
Compression ratio 10.5 : 1
Output kW/hp
at rpm 428/582
6100
Torque Nm
at rpm 800
3500
0 - 100 km/h s 3.9
0 - 200 km/h s 10.9
60 - 120 km/h s 3.8
Maximum speed km/h 320*
NEDC combined fuel
consumption l/100 km 13.7

No. of cylinders/arrangement
8/V, 3 valves per cylinder

Displacement
cc
5439

Bore x stroke
mm
97.0 x 92.0

Rated output
kW/hp
428/582 at 6100 rpm

Rated torque
Nm
800 at 3500 rpm

Maximum engine speed
rpm
7000

Compression ratio
10.5 :1

Mixture preparation
Microprocessor-controlled injection system, supercharger




Power transmission


Transmission
Five-speed automatic
with SPEEDSHIFT


Gear ratios
Final drive

1st gear

2nd gear

3rd gear

4th gear

5th gear

Reverse
3.06

3.59

2.19

1.41

1.00

0.83

3.17




Chassis


Front axle
McPherson three-link front suspension, anti-dive device, spring and shock absorber units with adjustable coil springs and gas-filled shock absorbers, anti-roll bar

Rear axle
Multi-link independent suspension, anti-squat and anti-dive device, spring and shock absorber units with adjustable coil springs and gas-filled shock absorbers, anti-roll bar, multiple-disc limited-slip differential

Braking system
Hydraulic dual-circuit braking system with vacuum booster and Brake Assist, composite disc brakes front and rear internally ventilated and perforated, ABS, ESP®, foot-operated parking brake rear

Steering
Rack-and-pinion power steering, steering shock absorber

Wheels
Front: 9 J x 19; rear: 10 J x 20


Tyres
Front: 255/35 R 19; rear: 285/30 R 20




Dimensions and weights


Wheelbase
mm
2722

Track width front/rear
mm
1569/1580

Overall – length
mm
4650

Overall – width
mm
1800

Overall – height
mm
1360

Kerb weight, EU
kg
1748

Payload
kg
280

Perm. gross vehicle weight
kg

2028

Tank capacity/of which reserve
l
92/12




Performance and fuel consumption


Acceleration 0-100 km/h
s
3.9

Maximum speed
km/h
320**

Fuel consumption NEDC comb.
l/100 km
13.7



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:twisted: :wink: :o :grab: :snipersmile:

[mindgam3]

I've seen quite a few pics of this and it looks so good, better than any other merc bar the clk gtr. I'd take one over a SLR - they're gonna be rarer and plus this is more racing based, the SLR is more a GT.

When are MB going to produce a car with an NA engine though??? grrrrr, c'mon AMG get you arse in gear - you can make them for pagani, why not your own parent company???

and whats with the autobox?? at least put a semi in their, if not a manual

[Vansquish]

Not only is it going to be rarer and more racing-biased, but it has something other than an automatic transmission!! Shock! Horror! It actually has a sequential manual like the racecar, so the changes are much more crisp and quick without having to deal with the idiocy of a torque converter. Much more desirable and in my mind, better looking than the SLR any day of the week.

[bmagni]

better looking than the SLR any day of the week


yeah i agree with that. its a really cool car

[itsthepham]

better looking than the SLR any day of the week


yeah i agree with that. its a really cool car

I also agree, I like this car better than the SLR. So what if the SLR is faster.... :shock:

[oscargarza88]

wow this benz is defenetly in the next level! i love it, and i didnt read all the specs but whats the price?

[blinkmeat]

I'm drooling

[troskap]

Lovely shots of the car, Pagani. Wish they were higher-res, like everyone else was saying, but I'll take what I can get of it. :)

Aesthetically, it runs that fine line between having a race stance and bearing, but at the same time avoiding too radical of a look - a gracious application of bodywork. By the specs, the car's no sheep in wolf's clothing. And unlike the road car version of the CLK GTR, at least this car looks mostly civilized and practical!

[ahmedgiyab]

Beast..... :twisted:

no wonder why its my favorite car..... :wink:

[ARMAN]

Fokin great looking car :shock: I want one :P

[davide]

We'd like to have those picture in High res... NOW!

[pagani]

Some more hi res pics.
The nicest interior some far in a mercedes.
And i wonder how good it is vs ferrari 360 cs or porsche gt3 rs.
http://www.rsportscars.com/foto/03/clkdtm04_01.jpg
http://www.rsportscars.com/foto/03/clkdtm04_02_1024.jpg
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http://www.rsportscars.com/foto/03/clkdtm04_engine_1024.jpg
http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/m_clk_dtm.asp
:wink: 8) :shock:

[schnell318]

I just don´t like the steering wheel but the rest of the car looks really nice.

[hwe]

Brutal and nice looking car. Doesn't look too good straigth from the side, makes the bodywork styling seems unfinished/cut off. Looks great at an angle (not 90 degrees that is) from the side though.

[aks]

beautiful car. just breathtaking. but only 5 speeds? c'mon! a Ford Mondeo has more than that!

still, gimme one and u wouldn't hear me complain a bit. :wink:

[DanielW]

awesome car. great pics

[martin100]

And another extremely fast and excellent looking car by AMG... Couldn´t get any better since it´s more than 100hp stronger than the strongest Brabus CLK... :twisted:

[5.7 V10]

beautiful car. just breathtaking. but only 5 speeds? c'mon! a Ford Mondeo has more than that!

still, gimme one and u wouldn't hear me complain a bit. :wink:

I wouldn't complain about 5 speeds,
if it were a 5-speed manual i'd be
happy. Of course, 6-speed Manual
would be perfect. I don't mind the
Auto though.

[ae86_16v]

hey i had a question for you guys, which car is the proper one to compare to the m3. is it the CLK55 AMG or the C55 AMG because most car magizines compare the C class, but the C class is a sedan whereas the CLK is a coupe, however there is a larger price difference i think between the CLK AMG and the m3. i have wondered this for a while. thanks.

BTW nice picks, that car is badass :D

Technically I think it should be the C class because the C55 because it is based on teh C. Just like the M3 is based on the 3 series. I think even MB's ads and promotions are directed against the M3.

Great looks car by the way. I never did like the new CLK too much, thought the old ones had a more agressive look. But this definitely changed my mind.

[dingo]

I'd take that over the McLaren SLR anyday. Its not that far behind in performance, is alot cheaper and is more exclusive with only 100 DTM's to be built.

[Vansquish]

There are some more pics of this car at this address: http://fast-autos.net/mercedes/mercedesclkdtmamg.html unfortunately they aren't high-res either, but...there are some nice high-res ones at seriouswheels.com: http://seriouswheels.com/top-2004-Mercedes-Benz-CLK-DTM-AMG.htm

hope that satisfies the cravings!

[mayer]

Nice car, but it's a bit overdone IMO. I'd take the SLR anyday. Also, a car made to be the street version of a DTM race car should at least have a manual as an option.

[Vansquish]

Well...the DTM cars aren't running manual gearboxes so far as I know, so why would you make a road version with one?

This particular DTM-alike isn't the full-bore racecar either. Mercedes made a couple of true DTM CLKs and painted them silver...I don't know if they're road worthy, but they're certainly not racing.
http://fast-autos.net/mercedes/clkdtm.html
http://fast-autos.net/mercedes/clkdtm2.html

[mindgam3]

Yeah im pretty sure they're sequential boxes on the DTM cars

[Evo]

The car looks great. I like it more than the old CLK GTR. Any idea on the price. My guess very expensive coz it will be very excusive cause they are only making 100 examples..

[mindgam3]

Definately less than an SLR i remeber reading. I would reckon somewhere around £150,000 and above

[mayer]

Well...the DTM cars aren't running manual gearboxes so far as I know, so why would you make a road version with one?

This particular DTM-alike isn't the full-bore racecar either. Mercedes made a couple of true DTM CLKs and painted them silver...I don't know if they're road worthy, but they're certainly not racing.
http://fast-autos.net/mercedes/clkdtm.html
http://fast-autos.net/mercedes/clkdtm2.html

The DTM cars use manual gearboxes, not automatics.

[rachaderua]

amazing car man, one of the best i have ever saw :D

[dingo]

The car looks great. I like it more than the old CLK GTR. Any idea on the price. My guess very expensive coz it will be very excusive cause they are only making 100 examples..

It will cost around £180,000 if imported directly from the factory in Germany.

[LotusGT1]

Am I the only one that thinks the kerb weight of 1748 kg's is beyond pathetic ? Give me a CSL any day....

[pagani]

It's to heavy the need to lose weight maby some 700 kg's.
I don't think is faster round the old nurburgring than a gt3 rs or 360 cs.

[Ford Capri 2.8i]

I love the shape of the car once combines the elegance of a ordinary SLK with the agressive spoilers of the DTM version..about the rest of the car....the car is perfect in every sense, although for me a SL or the SLR is a better looking car overall

[italian_stalion_32]

i kinda like that, after seeing the slr and the top gear vids and articles about it im not car racist to mercedes anymore (even though mclaren had a big part in the slr)

[Cockrocket]

This car is one of the most amazing things on the road. Despite being down on horsepower to the SLR (580 vs 626) it is up on Torque (DTM has 590lb ft) and weight is down but at 1748kg it is still quite heavy for a full on racer. Nevertheless it matches the SLR up to 60 but is a 10th faster up to 120mph. The speed is electronicaly limited to 199mph but thisis make clear breathing space between this £180,000 car and the the £360,000 SLR. This is essentialy a bargain in stupid money world. By the time the SLR's production is complete it will be 35 times more scarce and is faster in acceleration and round a track than a SLR while not skimping on its comforts!!...I love this car. Gorgeouse racing looks!.....is their any videos of this thing knocking about the net?...hope gran turismo 4 has this thing! 8)