Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR - a star

-Although released from nearly 15 years ago, but Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR is one of the commercial vehicle's most impressive.

Was launched at the hands of Mercedes-AMG, CLK-GTR race car is carrying on his mission to participate in the FIA GT championship in 1997. To meet the entry requirements of racing, Mercedes-Benz forced to produce at least 25 commercial version of the CLK-GTR. Priced very "chat", 1.547 million, CLK-GTR has become the world's most expensive car at the time.
After launch, Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR rapidly became competitors with the "face" as the Porsche 911 GT1 cult and McLarenF1 GTR. "Silver Arrows" of Mercedes-Benz has achieved success in racing, FIA in 1997 and 1998. "Eat" successful race car, Mercedes-Benz has decided to distribute the CLK-GTR 25 commercial version.

A total of 35 Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR had been shipped. Of these, two prototypes, 7 and 26 race cars were sold in the market as a commercial version. CLK-GTR commercial version was divided into two styles, coupe (20 units) and roadster (6 units).

Provides power for the CLK-GTR V12 engine block, 6.0 liter capacity, production capacity of 600 horsepower and maximum torque of 775 Nm. Thus, CLK-GTR can accelerate from 0-100 km / h in 3.2 seconds and reaches a top speed of 320 km / h.

More specifically, in the Mercedes-Benz CLK 26 commercial version, with 5 being developed into a stronger Super Sport. "Heart" of the Super Sport GTS CLK-block V12, 7.3 liter capacity was used in the Pagani Zonda and the Mercedes-Benz SL73 AMG. Engine block on the capacity to produce 720 bhp.

Here's an interesting video about the history of development full CLK-GTR, from sketches, the first prototype built to stage the first FIA GT1. Thereby, the fans may recall or learn more about one of the most memorable supercars of all time.