Mercedes CLK - specifications, design and equipment of the popular German car

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For the First time the Mercedes CLK was presented in 1997 in Detroit. And despite the fact that outwardly it was similar to the E-class technical base for this car was the compact C-class. In General, this model has lots of interesting features. And this is about them and should tell.

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About the model

The First thing that should be noted regarding the Mercedes CLK – is the fact that the prototype for it was a concept car called Coupe Studie. And it is based, in turn, formed the famous "Mercedes" in the body of the W124. However, serial production did not take place. However the design became the basis for the development of new sedans to the so-called upper middle class.

Nevertheless CLK – is not "docked" E-class. Its wheelbase by 14 cm shorter. The track became more narrow. This is the feature of the platform class. In General, the debut of the Mercedes CLK was held two years later of the presentation of the E-class. But the machine was shown to the world with more characteristic 4-cylinder engines, the volume of which amounted to 2.0 and 2.3 liters. Then, a little later, the lights went out in vehicles with engines of 6 cylinders-3.2 and 4.3-liter.

Exterior and interior

Mercedes CLK made in the body hardtop and has a characteristic "eyed" optics. The car is distinguished by wide doors, not having window frames, swept-back profile and compact triangular vents for the rear passengers. By the way, if to lower all the Windows and open the sunroof, it will create the impression that this car – convertible.

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Inside the car looks luxurious – in fact, as with almost any "Mercedes". Anywhere – one of leather, wood and different nice need like the remotely adjustable rear blinds or multicontour seats with inflatable chambers. Yet it is worth noting that each control – from the handle of the automatic transmission, ending the system by which the main beam are arranged in the usual places. And the shape is not even changed.

The Vent of the ventilation system did as on the Roadster SL. And the dashboard is borrowed from E-class. But there are new, individual element – and they became the glove box.

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Specifications

Talking about Mercedes CLK, not to mention about its technical features. So, produced a model with a gasoline inline engines equipped with fuel injection system. It could be 4-, 6-, and 8-cylinder engines. The volume ranged from 2.0 to 4.3 liters, and power – from 136 to 279 HP Interestingly, the 4-cylinder engines could establish the so-called volumetric supercharger. But for individual orders, the specialists subsidiary AMG even made a special model called the CLK 55 AMG. It was equipped with 5.5-liter unit that produces 347 HP Interestingly, on all other models (be it the Mercedes CLK W208 or any other machine), the limiter worked on a mark of 250 km/h. Here – 280 km/h.

Completed machine 5-band “machines” and “mechanics”. They could boast of ABS, ESP and ASR, side airbags… even the emergency brake system these models have.

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After the 2000s

What were cars Mercedes-Benz CLK in the future? In 2000, for example, there are two new 4-cylinder motor. Unchanged left the cars with V6 and V8 units. Launches were 2.0 and 2.3-litre engines. They have become less noisy, in contrast to their predecessors. They worked in tandem with 6-speed transmissions.

In 2002, the world saw a Mercedes CLK-class new generation. It was a coupe with a rapid, spectacular, sporty two-door body. A major novelty was the 1.8-liter engine with direct fuel injection. Interestingly, this – the first engine from the company "Mercedes" of this type. And it was 6% more economical than the rest!

In 2003, manufacturers have released a new car – with individually adjustable suspension and steering. A value of 100 km/h in any model could reach in 5.4 seconds! Then the world has provided a model CLK-RS. Perhaps, the two machines from this series can be called truly spectacular – CLK-RS powerful, sporty Mercedes CLK-GTR. These models have their engine power is numbered not one, not two and not three hundred horsepower, and other features are impressive.

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Recent years

In 2005, he released the car with a new petrol engines under the hood. So began a three-liter 231 HP petrol engine, and the engine capacity of 3.5 l (power was 272 HP). Both – 6-cylinder, V-shaped. Were still novelties turbo diesel 150 HP and 224 (2.1 and 3.0 liters, respectively).

Equipment with the years, grew rich. Left in picking ABS, BAS, ESP, appeared stereo system premium electro, equipped with memory steering wheel and seats, six airbags, remote controlled Central locking, 2 zone climate control and much more.

One of the most spectacular novelties of the last years release was a convertible CLK DTM AMG. Simply gorgeous version! 5.5-liter, 582-HP motor, automatic 5 speed, sport suspension… This car was dispersed to hundred in just four seconds. And the maximum, limited by the electronics,was 300 km/h. In General, the true "Mercedes" – beautiful, spectacular, fast, dynamic, safe and comfortable. However, in 2009 all models were removed from production. But they forever remain in the hearts of lovers of quality German cars.


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