Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Roadster & Convertible
Production years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
The power-war was on, and Mercedes-Benz didn't want to lose it in front of its traditional competitor, the BMW M3 convertible.
When BMW introduced the E46 M3 Convertible with 343 hp from a 3.2-liter engine, it was considered an outrageous open-top vehicle. But Mercedes-Benz answered with the CLK AMG Cabriolet. It was the first Mercedes-Benz with an engine developed from scratch by AMG, and what an engine it was.
The exterior of the CLK 63 was heavily revised from the rest of the CLK Cabriolet. At the front, an A-shaped grille in the apron and a pair of side-scoops enhanced the aggressive look of the car. Its slightly wider fenders made room for fatter tires on 18" light-alloy wheels with a unique, five double-spoke design. In the rear, the carmaker installed a double oval-shaped exhaust.
The interior was carried over from the regular CLK, with more aluminum trims and the new COMMAND 2.0 infotainment system, which sported a DVD-based navigation system. It also allowed an iPod integration via an external port installed in the glove compartment. The center stack design was modified, and the former commands carried over from the C-Class were replaced with newer ones.
Under the hood, AMG dropped a 6.2-liter V8 paired to a standard 7-speed automatic (dual-clutch) gearbox that sent the power to the rear wheels. Its performances were far better than those of its main rival, and it wasn't the most spectacular nor the most powerful version of the CLK.
ENGINE SPECS - 6.2 V8 7AT (481 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 6208 cm3 |
Power: | 354 KW @ 6800 RPM 481 HP @ 6800 RPM 475 BHP @ 6800 RPM |
Torque: | 465 lb-ft @ 5200 RPM 630 Nm @ 5200 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): | 4.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-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 R 18 || 255/35 R 18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.1 in (4651 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: | 9.75 cuFT (276 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4133 lbs (1875 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4982 lbs (2260 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 10.9 mpg US (21.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 16.3 mpg US (14.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 344 g/km |