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Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Roadster & Convertible
Production years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

MERCEDES BENZ CLK 55 AMG Cabrio (A209) 2003-2006 21 Photos
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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.

MERCEDES BENZ CLK 55 AMG Cabrio (A209) 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
  1 gasoline engine
  • 5.4L V8 5AT (367 HP)

MERCEDES BENZ CLK 55 AMG Cabrio (A209)
5.4L V8 5AT (367 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 5.4L V8 5AT (367 HP)
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
Top Speed:155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):5.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic (AMG Speedshift)
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/40 ZR18 || 255/35 ZR18
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:4013.1 lbs (1820 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4906.1 lbs (2225 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
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
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