CLK DTM AMG/CLK 63 Black Series Question
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W209 CLK 55 AMG
CLK DTM AMG/CLK 63 Black Series Question
Hi, Can anyone in the know tell me if the new Black Series rear suspension is a carry over from the CLK DTM AMG? Some underside photos of either or both would be appreciated. I have read up on both, but you can`t conclusively find out that way.
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2008 CLK63 Black Series 2012 C63 Black Series 2014 SLS Black Series
I could not tell you...why do you want to know? Are you thinking about an upgrade? If so why bother with OEM stuff? There are much better after market suspension systems available. I have already changed my springs and dependant on how I feel after a few more track days I may upgrade the entire system, but as far as stock suspension goes, it's pretty good, with some decent adjustability.
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Hi, I was thinking about buying either car later in the year. Wnted to know if the suspension was the same on both cars. If it was, then the 63 might look better value possibly. I like to know these things, having an engineering mind and all that. I love the look of the DTM and would just have to track it as that`s what it`s for! I take it the rear axle on the 63 is nothing like my ordinary 209 CLK 55 AMG?
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Hi, I was thinking about buying either car later in the year. Wnted to know if the suspension was the same on both cars. If it was, then the 63 might look better value possibly. I like to know these things, having an engineering mind and all that. I love the look of the DTM and would just have to track it as that`s what it`s for! I take it the rear axle on the 63 is nothing like my ordinary 209 CLK 55 AMG?
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The Black has KW suspension developed specifically for the CLK63 black. I can tell you having raced against CLK DTM's the black is faster through the corners and only gives up a little to the DTM's on the longer straights due to its more powerfull supercharged engine.
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The SL is a fine car, but it is bigger and heavier and not my thing. The CLK is as big as I want or need. It also has better visability than the E46 M3 and feels more compact.
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C43, SLK32, CLK63 Black Series
There are only 5 or 6 in the country and they cost $300K or more. Here is a link to one that is for sale but they are asking $425K as far as I know but that includes federalization so the car could be driven on the street. This only only has something like 2K miles.
http://www.canepa.com/inventory/coll...DTM/index.html
http://www.canepa.com/inventory/coll...DTM/index.html
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CLK 63 AMG Black Series
I had arranged to buy and bring in a DTM. However, the federalization process would have dropped the power below mere mortal M-Bs (low 300's for hp). Further, there were limits on how much one could drive each year. Low volume, low power, high price, with use restrictions -- I didn't see sufficient value in that.
The BS feels to me like 9.5/10ths of a DTM and I love it!
The BS feels to me like 9.5/10ths of a DTM and I love it!
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2008 CLK63 Black Series 2012 C63 Black Series 2014 SLS Black Series
I had arranged to buy and bring in a DTM. However, the federalization process would have dropped the power below mere mortal M-Bs (low 300's for hp). Further, there were limits on how much one could drive each year. Low volume, low power, high price, with use restrictions -- I didn't see sufficient value in that.
The BS feels to me like 9.5/10ths of a DTM and I love it!
The BS feels to me like 9.5/10ths of a DTM and I love it!
