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Old 07-27-2006, 11:05 AM   #1
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Why doesn't Top Gear test the CLK GTR and CLK DTM. I bet those would post pretty fast Lap Times.
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Old 07-27-2006, 11:16 AM   #2
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i think because the CLK GTR's are all broken.
http://www.casanovacars.com/mercedes..._10_blocks.php


Saleen S7 needs to be in there as well
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Old 07-27-2006, 11:18 AM   #3
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They're both extremely rare cars, especially the GTR, so it probably comes down to whether or not they can even find somene who will let them test the car, and then comes the insurance (the GTR is worth around $1,000,000 USD).
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Old 07-27-2006, 11:19 AM   #4
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those are track cars

the DTM road version should be tested thou ... i love that beast ... 8)
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Old 07-27-2006, 11:21 AM   #5
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Originally Posted by redheaded stepchild
those are track cars

the DTM road version should be tested thou ... i love that beast ... 8)
Same Here. It my 3rd Favourite Benz. Only Behind the Gullwing in 2nd and the SLR McLaren in 1st.
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Old 07-27-2006, 11:22 AM   #6
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Originally Posted by redheaded stepchild
those are track cars

the DTM road version should be tested thou ... i love that beast ... 8)
The GTR is road legal...
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Old 07-27-2006, 11:23 AM   #7
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hah ...
whatever ....

its centuries old ..... and jermy would never fit in it ...

it was tested back in the Tiff days ...
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Old 07-27-2006, 11:25 AM   #8
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Yea hard to believe the GTR is already 8 years old... The CLK DTM AMG would be a great test to see though, and it's new enough to warrant a test.
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Old 07-27-2006, 11:34 AM   #9
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Yep the GTR has become so rare and expensive that theyīll never test it IMO. Itīs a bit old aswell. The CLK-DTM however would indeed be a very nice car to test. Donīt know why they donīt do it :roll:
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Old 07-27-2006, 11:45 AM   #10
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I actually wish they could drive some rally cars around the top gear test track.
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Old 07-27-2006, 11:50 AM   #11
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Originally Posted by insane
It's not easy to get hold of one...that's why. Look what trouble they went through to get the Enzo...the GTR is much more rare.
If only the garage queens will come out of the garage LOL.
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Old 07-27-2006, 11:55 AM   #12
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Originally Posted by insane
It's not easy to get hold of one...that's why. Look what trouble they went through to get the Enzo...the GTR is much more rare.
I disagree.... about the Enzo. THere are plenty of owners in the UK that have offered their Enzo's to magazines, TV shows, car exhibition/displays etc...

As for the CLK GTR - i don't even know if there is one in the UK. :bah:
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Old 07-27-2006, 11:59 AM   #13
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Originally Posted by black_magician
i think because the CLK GTR's are all broken.
http://www.casanovacars.com/mercedes..._10_blocks.php
Wow, based on one article about one car, ALL CLK GTR's are broken!

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Old 07-27-2006, 01:20 PM   #14
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Originally Posted by insane
Originally Posted by No.1
Originally Posted by insane
It's not easy to get hold of one...that's why. Look what trouble they went through to get the Enzo...the GTR is much more rare.
I disagree.... about the Enzo. THere are plenty of owners in the UK that have offered their Enzo's to magazines, TV shows, car exhibition/displays etc...

As for the CLK GTR - i don't even know if there is one in the UK. :bah:
Why did it take so long for them to get one then...?
As is customary, TG usually test other cars much later than 5th Gear. They are not in the bsuiness of attending international press launches (which is why 5th Gear get the 997 Turbo and 599 reviews already) preferring to wait until they can get a car on their airfield.

They were a little late with the Enzo, but that was probably because of filming schedules etc... rather than a delay. They used Nick Mason's car, right? Well, in that case, anybody can get hold of any of his cars (fora price) to use in filming as he runs a company supplying the media and other industries with cars including his 250 GTO and McLaren F1.

However, due to "the unique way in which the BBC is funded" (JC's words, not mine) they will not be too willing to part with their cash, and so rely on more generous owners.
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Old 07-27-2006, 02:48 PM   #15
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Originally Posted by Shinigami
Originally Posted by black_magician
i think because the CLK GTR's are all broken.
http://www.casanovacars.com/mercedes..._10_blocks.php
Wow, based on one article about one car, ALL CLK GTR's are broken!

You learn something everyday...
one down, four to go... thats 20% broken.
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