CLK GTR
1998-1999
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Motorsport legend
FIA GT homologation special. Only 25 road cars built to race. At the time, the most expensive production car in the world at $1.5 million.
History
Mercedes needed 25 road cars to homologate the CLK GTR for the FIA GT Championship. The road car used a 6.9-litre V12 producing 612hp through a sequential gearbox. It dominated the 1998 FIA GT season. At $1.5 million it was the most expensive road car ever when new.
Timeline
1998Production begins
1999Production ends
Production & Heritage
Production Total25
DesignerAMG / HWA
Production Period1998-1999
Estimated Value$5.0M-$10.0M
Value estimates are editorial assessments based on recent auction results and market trends.
Technical Specifications
Engine6.9L V12 (M120)
Power612 hp @ 6,800 rpm
Torque720 Nm
0-60 mph3.4 sec
Top Speed320 km/h
Transmission6-speed sequential manual
DrivetrainRWD
Weight1,440 kg
BodyCarbon fiber monocoque
Engine Details
Engine CodeM120
Displacement6.9L (6,898 cc)
Bore x Stroke89 x 92.4 mm
Compression11.0:1
Valves4 per cylinder (48 total)
Fuel SystemElectronic multi-point injection
Performance
0-100 km/h3.8 sec
0-60 mph3.4 sec
Top Speed320 km/h
Weight-to-Power2.4 kg/hp
Dimensions
Length4,890 mm
Width1,990 mm
Height1,115 mm
Wheelbase2,670 mm
Chassis & Suspension
Front SuspensionDouble wishbone, pushrod actuated, coil springs
Rear SuspensionDouble wishbone, pushrod actuated, coil springs
Front BrakesVentilated disc 355mm
Rear BrakesVentilated disc 335mm
SteeringRack and pinion, power-assisted
Tires (Front)295/35 ZR18
Tires (Rear)345/35 ZR18
Capacity
Fuel Tank100 L
Doors2
Seats2
Source: auto-data.net, media.mercedes-benz.com
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Designed by AMG / HWA
From the 1990s
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