Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Roadster & Convertible
Production years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Mercedes-Benz introduced the second generation of the CLK at the 2002 Geneva Motor Show and, a year later, Mercedes-Benz brought the full performance version.
When the German carmaker decided to introduce an AMG version, it didn't think about small engines. It went big all the way and stuffed a 5.4-liter V8 under the hood. But the car went through further modifications to fit the AMG profile.
The carmaker didn't want to make the CLK Cabrio as a sports car. It was more of an open-top grand tourer, suitable to cover long distances in short times. Compared to the regular CLK Cabriolet, the AMG version featured a different apron at the front, with an A-shaped lower grille. In the rear, the Mercedes-Benz special department installed a small spoiler on the trunk lid. As proof that AMG didn't want to go wild all the way, the car featured a twin exhaust, just like a regular 200 Kompressor version.
Inside, the CLK 55 AMG featured a black interior with aluminum accents. The leather upholstery was fitted as standard, and so was the automatic gearbox placed on the center console. On the instrument cluster, the carmaker replaced the black panel from other versions with an aluminum.
Most of the car's credits went to the engine, carried over from its predecessor, but revamped. It grew with 20 hp, from 347 hp to 367 hp.
ENGINE SPECS - 5.4L V8 5AT (367 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 5439 cm3 |
Power: | 270 KW @ 5750 RPM 367 HP @ 5750 RPM 362 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 376 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 510 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic (AMG Speedshift) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/40 ZR18 || 255/35 ZR18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.6 in (4638 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.9/58 in (1,496/1,473 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.9 in (2715 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.7 cuFT (275 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4013.1 lbs (1820 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4906.1 lbs (2225 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.4 mpg US (17.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19.5 mpg US (12.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 287 g/km |