Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM

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Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM
CategoryDeutsche Tourenwagen Masters (Touring Cars)
ConstructorGermany Mercedes-Benz
SuccessorMercedes-Benz AMG C-Class DTM (W203)
Technical specifications
ChassisCarbon-fibre composite on steel tubular frame
SuspensionDouble wishbones, push-rod actuated coil springs and shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Length4,690 mm (185 in)
Width1,845 mm (73 in)
Height1,255 mm (49 in)
Wheelbase2,695 mm (106 in)
EngineMercedes-Benz 4.0 L (244 cu in) V8 90-degree DOHC naturally aspirated front engine
TransmissionXtrac 6-speed sequential manual sport gearbox
Power470 hp (350 kW)
Weight1,080 kg (2,381 lb) (including driver)
FuelAral Ultimate
LubricantsMobil 1
BrakesInternally-ventilated carbon ceramic discs, all-round
TyresDunlop SP Sport Maxx
Front: 265/660 - R18
Rear: 280/660 - R18
AVUS forged aluminium wheels
Front: 12 x 18 inches
Rear: 13 x 18 inches
Competition history
Debut2000 Hockenheimring-1 DTM round

The Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM is a 2-door DTM touring car constructed by the German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz, that debuted in the 2000 DTM season, and competed until the end of the 2003 season. It was based on the standard Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class (C208) road car then later the CLK-Class (C209).

History

For the 2000 DTM season, Mercedes-Benz committed to entering eight cars split between four cars from the Works HWA Team, and two cars each from the semi-Works Persson and Rosberg outfits. HWA, in turn, sub-divided its operations into two parallel squads. The first ran two D2 Telekom-sponsored cars for Bernd Schneider and Thomas Jäger, the second fielding two Warsteiner-backed cars for Klaus Ludwig, and Marcel Fässler.

In March 2002, Mercedes-Benz announced a revised version of the CLK DTM now based on the CLK-Class (C209), at the Geneva Motor Show with Bernd Schneider and Jean Alesi. The car won the 2003 DTM season.

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References

  1. ^ "2000 - 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM - Images, Specifications and Information". Ultimatecarpage.com.
  2. ^ "2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM - DTM". www.classicdriver.com.
  3. ^ "2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-DTM". conceptcarz.com.
  4. ^ D, Nick (April 18, 2016). "2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-DTM | Review".
  5. ^ "2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM | Paris 2023". RM Sotheby's. Retrieved 2023-02-02.

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