Mercedes-Benz
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Engine
5.5L V8 Transmission 7 Speed Automatic Horsepower
@ RPM 382@6000 Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy 15 / 21
Combined Fuel Economy 17, EPA Class Sub-Compact
Number of Valves 32 Torque @ RPM 391@2800 (foot-lbs)
Fuel Type/System Gas Engine / Sequential Electronic
Fuel Injected Turbo (yes/no) Compression 10.7
Displacement 5461 / 333
Vehicle
Overview
Since
2004, the CLK-Class coupe has been tweaked,
stiffened and beefed up. The car is sold as
a convertible (Cabriolet), or as a coupe. The
high-performance AMG model is sold only as a
Cabriolet. Over the years, the B-pillars have
been removed and an automatic soft-top, seven-speed
automatic transmission and sensor-controlled
roll bars disguised as head restraints have
been added. The 2007 model continues that trend
with the addition of a more powerful AMG version
and a CLK550 model to replace the CLK500.
Exterior
Rear
windows in the pillarless coupe retract fully
to create an open, airy feeling. Mercedes-Benz's
three-pointed star sits at the center of a low,
wide grille. Twin ellipses form a single headlight
unit on each side of the grille. The CLK63 AMG
features a front air dam and side skirts among
other exterior tweaks that set it apart from
the standard CLK. Elegance is the CLK350's front-end
theme, while sportiness takes precedence in
the CLK550. Five-spoke wheels on the CLK350
and CLK550 hold 17-inch wheels; 18-inch wheels
are optional. A new Sport Appearance Package
for the CLK350 includes 17-inch 10-spoke wheels
with cross-drilled brake rotors.
Interior
Each
model provides space for four occupants on leather-upholstered
seats; the rear seat is split and folds. When
front occupants close their doors, an arm extends
to deliver the seat belt buckle. Vertical LCD
bar graphs are used for fuel and coolant-temperature
gauges. The CLK350's Sport Appearance Package
adds rubber-studded aluminum pedals. Standard
equipment includes a Tele Aid emergency assistance
system, automatic dual-zone air conditioning
with a sun sensor, 10-way power front seats
and rain-sensing wipers. A Harman Kardon LOGIC7
system offers seven-channel digital surround
sound. Mercedes'
Keyless Go system unlocks and starts the car
via buttons on the door handles and gearshift
knob, respectively. Additional options include
bi-xenon headlights, a navigation system and
a Parktronic system that detects obstacles to
the rear. There's also an electronic truck closer
that lets you close the trunk with a button
inside the cabin or on the trunk itself.
Under
the Hood
A
268-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 goes into the
CLK350 coupe and Cabriolet, while a 382-hp,
5.5-liter V-8 powers CLK550 models. The CLK63
AMG Cabriolet holds a 475-hp V-8 that makes
465 pounds-feet of torque. All models use a
seven-speed automatic transmission. Touch Shift
permits manually selected gear changes.
Safety
CLK-Class
models have four side-impact airbags. The front-seat
side-impact airbags in Cabriolets provide head
and thorax protection. Coupes have full-length
side curtain airbags. Antilock brakes and Mercedes'
Electronic Stability Program are standard.
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