After competing successfully in 1997, the race car was modified in 1998 for the 24 Hours of Le Mans and renamed the CLK LM….Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR.
| Technical specifications | |
|---|---|
| Teams’ Championships | 2 (1997 FIA GT, 1998 FIA GT) |
| Drivers’ Championships | 2 (1997 FIA GT, 1998 FIA GT) |
What does CLK stand for in cars?
Coupe Leicht Kurtz (Mercedes Benz model)
How much does a Mercedes CLK GTR cost?
Feast your eyes upon this $10,000,000 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLK GTR.
Why do Lemans cars fly?
At Le Mans and elsewhere GT1 and LMP cars took flight. There’s a simple reason why. Typically, a race car uses a negative pitch angle, where the front of the car sits slightly lower than the rear, increasing frontal area. This is to help generate downforce, and thus, increase cornering speeds.
Does Mercedes still make CLK?
In 2010, the CLK lineup was discontinued and replaced by the C207 E-Class coupé and A207 E-Class convertible.
How many CLK LM were made?
The car also gained an additional front splitter for better stability at high speeds. Only 5 were built with the 7.3L engine: prototype #2, chassis #01, #03, #13, and #17. In total, 26 CLK-GTR production road versions were constructed. Of these, 20 are coupes and six are roadsters.
Why do drag cars flip?
Typically, a race car uses a negative pitch angle, where the front of the car sits slightly lower than the rear, increasing frontal area. As Fernie explains, once the pitch angle of the Mercedes reached 2.4-degrees, all the downforce at the rear was gone, and the car went airborne.
Is the CLK a fun car to drive?
With performance tips you can transform your CLK into a really fun car, potentially beating bigger engined cars on the track. Sadly with smaller engine sizes you are wasting your time spending money on modifications, so if this applies to you get yourself an engine swap then apply the following mods.
What is the top speed of the CLK GTR?
Performance figures for the CLK GTR include 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 3.8 seconds, 0 to 100 mph (161 km/h) in 8 seconds, and a top speed of 198 mph (319 km/h), although it can reach 215 mph (346 km/h) in Forza Motorsport 4 . Rarity:? Rarity:?
What kind of engine does a Ford CLK have?
“The engine that we currently run in the CLK [M104 3.2L inline six] is still on stock pistons, crank, cylinder head, valves, springs. Internally, the only upgrades we’ve made are forged rods, different bearings, a support girdle, ARP head bolts, and a head gasket to be able to produce over 800hp at the wheels.”
