CLK 55 F1 Safety Car & CLK 55 Cabriolet News

Mar 7, 2003 | 03:25 PM

Ronald

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Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG (R 230) and CLK 55 (W 209)

CLK 55 F1 Safety Car & CLK 55 Cabriolet News

I've just published all the official press statements including every official press photo on our homepage. Just check out the AMG News section:

http://www.amg-owners-club.org

Enjoy!
Ronald

Mar 7, 2003 | 06:44 PM

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Thanks.. that safety car looks great! I'm guessing it has the V8K?

Unfortunately, it'll probably never make it to US shores.

Mar 8, 2003 | 04:02 AM

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how come the amg kit on the first pic looks kinad funny?!

Mar 8, 2003 | 05:07 AM

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hmm, that's funny... the first pic changed from a rear shot to a front.

Mar 8, 2003 | 06:31 AM

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Originally posted by tango
how come the amg kit on the first pic looks kinad funny?!

Because it's the Formula 1 safety car. Compared to the road version it comes with
- black grill
- bigger front spoiler without fog lights
- bigger brakes
- 19" Styling III rims with spacers
- racing seat
- thicker steering wheel
- 4-pipe exhaust
- carbon fibre trim parts
...
oh, and those flashy thingies

In our gallery, you'll find more detailed shots.

Ronald

Mar 8, 2003 | 08:54 AM

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Ronald, even with extra money, and with good contacts at AMG, is it still NOT possible at all to get those differences you mentioned onto a normal SL55?

(Just out of curiousity)

Mar 8, 2003 | 09:26 AM

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Ronald, even with extra money, and with good contacts at AMG, is it still NOT possible at all to get those differences you mentioned onto a normal SL55?

At the moment: No.

Ronald, who is now leaving for the Airport. Read you guys in 2 weeks!

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Mar 10, 2003 | 12:36 PM

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I like the new front spoiler on the F1 Safety Car:

Mar 11, 2003 | 02:31 AM

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I think CL55 is more suitable for F1....CLK? maybe F3000

Mar 11, 2003 | 08:03 AM

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Do they have a CLK safety car for DTM? It would go perfectly there

Mar 12, 2003 | 02:05 AM

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does anyone know if there is any way to get a DTM kit for the 209 CLK? Cuz that would be an amazing body kit to have!!!

kinda like this...

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Mar 13, 2003 | 03:19 AM

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Mar 13, 2003 | 07:51 AM

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One question, what is a safety car?

Mar 13, 2003 | 11:48 AM

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One question, what is a safety car?

Not sure, but I speculate that it is the European equivalent to the US race event Pace Car. The car that also comes out when the track is under Yellow or Caution due to an accident.

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Mar 24, 2003 | 03:51 PM

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Not sure, but I speculate that it the European equivalent to the US race event Pace Car. The car that also comes out when the track is under Yellow or Caution due to an accident.

Exactly.

Ronald

Mar 27, 2003 | 01:39 AM

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Its not the European equivalent, its the Formula 1, the pinnacle of motor racing's equivalent to the pace car. The car only comes out for the warmup lap, or as was the case in a race two years ago, a rolling start in Formula 1!!! The car won't come out when the track is yellowed - whatever that is. A yellow flag in F1 indicates there are some oil patches on the track at that particular area. If an accident occurs of a relatively large magnitude or a car is stuck in the middle of the racetrack and cannot be moved for some reason, the safety car will again be unleashed.