#Mercedes kompressor coupe series

The standard CLK chassis is used, and while the current version is not based on the new C-Class platform, the AMG version of the CLK offers some special undercarriage components. Standard traction control keeps wheelspin to a minimum, while its Electronic Stability Program (ESP) keeps the CLK on its intended path. Also a larger four-bolt driveshaft that's four inches in diameter connects to a reinforced rear differential to keep all the extra power under control. It is fully adaptive and electronically controlled, and is a stronger unit than that of the CLK430. The five-speed automatic transmission is adapted from the gearbox used in the V-12 S-class models, because that gearbox can take the torque. All of these advanced technologies help deliver a healthy 342 hp (255 kW) and 376 lb The engine features a high compression ratio of 10.5:1. The dual-resonance intake manifold with tuned runners helps create optimized torque and power outputs by taking advantage of two resonant frequencies to increase performance. The hardware list includes super-stiff forged billet steel crankshaft, forged, weight-matched connecting rods and pistons, lightweight AMG-specific chain-driven single overhead camshafts V8 (one cam per cyl bank) with two intake and one exhaust valves per cylinder, as well as 8 coil packs and 16 spark plugs (two spark plugs per cyl). The CLK AMG is powered by a hand-assembled 5.4-liter V8 engine.

The high-performance CLK 55 AMG, which was introduced first in Europe in 2000, was powered by the 372 PS (274 kW 367 bhp) 'M113' 5.4 L V8 engine the CLK 55 AMG Cabriolet was launched in 2002, the last year of this body style. In late 1999 for the 2000 model year, a facelift was launched which incorporated, among others, a revised instrument cluster with a bigger multifunction display, steering wheel with controls for the multifunction display and radio, Tiptronic automatic gearbox, revised bumpers and new side skirts and side-view mirror-mounted turn signals. In Europe, the supercharged 200 Kompressor was also available, reaching impressive 193bhp, thanks to euro2 permissive emission specs. All models were available in both coupé and convertible form. The CLK 320 Cabriolet and the 279 PS (205 kW 275 bhp), 4.3 L V8-powered CLK 430 appeared in 1999. The CLK GTR FIA GT1 racing car appeared in 1998, powered by a 5.9 L V12 engine 25 road-going CLK GTRs were made. The CLK 320 Coupé was introduced in the 1997 model year, powered by a 218 PS (160 kW 215 bhp) 3.2 L V6 engine. Two versions were initially available: the four-cylinder CLK 200 (136 PS (100 kW 134 bhp)) and four-cylinder supercharged and CLK 230 Kompressor 193-197 PS (142-145 kW 190-194 bhp). Although the C208 used components from the E-Class (W210) and had a specification level higher than the E-Class, it was in fact based on the less expensive C-Class (W202) platform. The CLK introduced a new market niche for Mercedes-Benz. The C208 coupé was replaced by the C209 CLK-Class in 2002, although the convertible remained in production until 2003 when replaced by the A209 CLK. The first-generation C208/A208 CLK was introduced in 1997, and was based on the W202 Mercedes-Benz C-Class launched three years earlier. In 2009 Mercedes ceased to use the CLK designation moving the segment designation back to E-Class Coupe/Convertible instead, as it had called this specific line of its vehicles previously before the CLK moniker was introduced in the 1990s. The CLK name derives from the German Coupé Leicht Kompakt (or Kurz), translated Coupé-Light-Short.

It was positioned below the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class and SL-Class, but above the SLK-Class. respectively based on the W202 and W203 platforms of the C-Class. Although its design and styling was derived from the E-Class, the mechanical underpinnings were based on the smaller C-Class, i.e.

#Mercedes kompressor coupe series

The Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class is a series of mid-size luxury coupés and convertibles produced by German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz in two generations.