CLK DTM
12-30-2014, 09:50 PM
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Yep my05 , sc v8 about 580hp big torque , amazing car , 40 where rhd the rest lhd
They where very exp here new in oz second hand less than 1/2 price about 420k buys you one
They where very exp here new in oz second hand less than 1/2 price about 420k buys you one
12-31-2014, 04:28 AM
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A DTM cab? Up front, I don't follow the MBZ DTM sub universe much but as DTM cars were circuit track racers it seems odd that they would build one on the cab platform. Both structural dynamics and aerodynamics are both different from the coupe while on a track. I'd love to hear a bit more about that from a real MBZ DTM follower.
12-31-2014, 07:18 AM
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'12 C63BS "SlickTop", '08 CLK63BS, '16 E63S wagon, '12 CLS63, amongst other non-Merc toys
A DTM cab? Up front, I don't follow the MBZ DTM sub universe much but as DTM cars were circuit track racers it seems odd that they would build one on the cab platform. Both structural dynamics and aerodynamics are both different from the coupe while on a track. I'd love to hear a bit more about that from a real MBZ DTM follower.
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12-31-2014, 05:09 PM
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A DTM cab? Up front, I don't follow the MBZ DTM sub universe much but as DTM cars were circuit track racers it seems odd that they would build one on the cab platform. Both structural dynamics and aerodynamics are both different from the coupe while on a track. I'd love to hear a bit more about that from a real MBZ DTM follower.
12-31-2014, 06:03 PM
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12-31-2014, 06:06 PM
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One site discussing the video mentions that these cars have an SC. If they are running the M113 engine with the SC that would be the same set up as the SL55s, is that correct?
12-31-2014, 10:00 PM
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Mercedes Cracking new AMG Racecar
Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG
Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG
Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG
19-inch rims up front, 20-inch wheels at the rear
Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG
The RWD Merc makes 690Nm of torque @ 2000rpm
Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG
The supercharged 5.5-litre V8 makes 434kW,
all of which can be used on the Nürburgring
Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG
0-100km/h in 3.9 seconds is Lambo quick
Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG
The interior is about as
minimalist as Mercedes gets
Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG
A pair of deep bucket seats with four-point
harnesses keep occupants from flailing about
Just when you thought that the 460kW Mercedes SLR McLaren was the Mercedes supercar to own this decade, along comes the manic CLK DTM AMG.
Apart from being one of the automotive industry's longest acronyms, the Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG - to give it the full billing - is also one very specialised road going racecar, of which only 100 will be built to celebrate the CLK's success in the German Touring Car Masters.
With its wide stance and low-slung posture, large air intakes, striking wheel arches, diffuser-look rear apron and an imposing rear wing, the high-performance AMG newcomer gives off a powerful aura, even when it’s standing still.
The new-look Mercedes is amazing - the flared wheel arches give it a wider track (and better grip), and if you look closely you'll see the wheel arches have air intakes, which help to cool the massive composite brakes.
It's low ride height will ensure that the majority of these high-speed coupes will only ever be driven on the Nürburgring or other racetracks around Europe - speed bumps are suicide in this four wheeler.
Likely to be a particularly nefarious thorn in the side of BMW's M3 CSL, the new two-door AMG is powered by an intercooled, supercharged 5.5-litre V8.
The AMG-fettled mill generates a whopping 690Nm of torque @ 2000rpm. Rev the blown V8 a little harder and 800Nm of torque arrives @ 3500rpm.
With a 7000rpm redline, the CLK DTM AMG's engine churns out 434kW @ 6100rpm, creating a power-packing 2500rpm+ powerband.
All told, the aggressively styled Merc will hit 100km/h from standstill in just 3.9 seconds, and then on to 200km/h in 10.9 seconds.
Interestingly, the powerful new Merc won't be limited to the de rigueur 250km/h, but 300km/h instead, or 186mph in the old money. A lowering of the guard by Mercedes, or a calculated ploy to create an über-special collectors car?
The new AMG gets a number of upgrades over other model's, including:
The crankcase from the SL 55 AMG power unit has been further strengthened
The pistons are forged and made of a special material boasting extreme temperature and pressure-resistant properties
The exhaust camshafts have extended valve opening times, which improves the fuel supply to the combustion chambers; in conjunction with the new fan-type exhaust pipes and the new sports exhaust system, exhaust gas backpressure is significantly reduced
Optimised intake airflow leads to better air throughput in the cylinder heads
The higher-revving screw-type supercharger raises charge pressure from 0.8 bar to 0.85 bar (12.3 psi)
The engine electronics have been adapted to the unit’s upgraded performance characteristics.
Optimised charge air and engine oil cooling
The cooling system of the supercharged eight-cylinder power unit has been optimised over the 'standard' 368kW job, with the water-cooled intercooler fitted with additional radiators integrated into the front apron, which help to even out temperature peaks.
Cutting-edge exhaust technology, including two primary and two main catalytic converters, ensure that the CLK DTM AMG easily meets all emissions limits currently specified by law, as well as fulfilling the EU4 standard due to come into force in 2005.
In addition to the 62-litre fuel tank fitted in the standard road-going CLK, the AMG Coupe is fitted with a 30-litre auxiliary tank above the rear axle.
The battery and windscreen washing system have been relocated to the luggage compartment, helping – in tandem with other measures – to create a favourable weight distribution of 54:46 percent (front /rear axle).
The 2004 model Mercedes has a significant number of body components made from the ultra-lightweight carbon-fibre-reinforced material (CFRP) to improve braking, cornering and acceleration (by way of reduced weight).
The massive rear wing, meanwhile, generates downforce at high speeds, which further improves directional stability and road adhesion. For example, when the car is travelling at 200km/h, downforce of 36 kilograms is exerted on the rear axle.
Changing gears in the new DTM-themed sportscar happens by way of an AMG five-speed automatic transmission.
It can be operated using paddles mounted on the AMG racing wheel, and the German car makers reckons that the extremely short shift times "help to ensure undiluted driving pleasures for drivers with dynamic inclinations".
A short dab of the gearshift paddles is all it takes to change gear – up with the right hand, down with the left. The driver can see the gear currently engaged on a display in the AMG instrument cluster. The CLK DTM AMG can also be driven in fully automatic mode.
Other goodies exclusive to the CLK DTM AMG include a new AMG instrument cluster, attractively styled and clearly laid out, featuring a 360km/h dial and an integrated LED rev counter.
A total of 64 light-emitting diodes display the engine speed, their colour changing from white to red when the driver approaches the 7000rpm redline. The gear change required at this time is also indicated.
These two displays are joined by a series of instruments – set in carbon-fibre composite – which show the coolant, transmission and engine oil temperature, fuel supply and gear currently engaged and thus also serve as a reliable source of information for the driver.
Constructed in CFRP, the centre console stands out with totally new styling. In front of the close-at-hand selector lever are the engine starter button and four rocker switches for functions including the shift program, ESP, anti-theft alarm and trip computer.
Inside the cockpit and the CFRP AMG sports bucket seats have leather trim and team up with the four-point safety belts. The sports pedals and AMG racing steering wheel offer optimum control over the vehicle, whilst the oval, powerfully formed steering wheel rim is trimmed in high-grip (and sweat absorbent) suede.
The decidedly intuitive shifter - neutral, reverse and driveBraking is taken care of by massive 360 x 32mm composite discs and six-piston fixed calipers up front, while 330 x 26mm discs and four-pot fixed calipers adorn the rear axle. The 'sports' tyres (available as an option) for the CLK DTM AMG open the door to cornering speeds normally only possible in racing cars, with transverse acceleration calculated at 1.35 g.
The rubber that envelops the 19-inch front and 20-inch rear alloy rims is made by Dunlop – 255/35R 19 tyres are fitted on nine-inch-wide rims at the front axle, 285/30R 20 tyres combine with 10-inch wide rims at the rear, all of which sit flush with the car's aggressive aero bodywork and provide a snug fit inside the wheel arches.
AMG's vast reserves of motorsport expertise are equally as evident in the chassis set-up of the CLK DTM AMG as they are in the powertrain. Height-adjustable spring and shock absorber units with adjustable coil springs replace the conventional coil spring/shock absorber units in the standard CLK, allowing the vehicle height to be adjusted extremely precisely.
The rear axle is fitted with totally new spring links and strengthened hub carriers, resulting in improved traction and optimised durability. A harder setting for the rear-axle anti-roll bar cuts the car's roll angle through fast corners and all the chassis' rubber elements have been strengthened.
The dampers are attached to the body by means of uniball elements. A trusted feature of modern racing cars, this technology allows particularly precise handling and reinforced drive shafts have been fitted in response to the car's increased power.
If there are still those asking themselves why Mercedes-Benz decided to build this car when it already has the SLR and many other AMG-badged barnstormers, one need look no further than the marque's German Touring Car Masters (DTM) form.
The exclusive AMG high-performance speedster is modelled both stylistically and technically on the car that romped away with the DTM title in 2003.
Bernd Schneider drove the race-trim Mercedes-Benz CLK to the drivers' championship, and was pushed all the way by team-mate Christijan Albers. AMG-Mercedes had previously topped the team standings in 2002 and 2003, also with the CLK. Last year, the impressive Coupe celebrated victory in nine out of the ten races on the calendar, ensuring that Mercedes-Benz also won the constructors’ championship in some style.
The Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG will be built by hand as part of a close co-operation between Mercedes-AMG GmbH and H.W.A. GmbH. One of the most successful touring car racing teams of all time, H.W.A. GmbH is also responsible for the development and running of the new C-Class DTM cars. The first examples of the 100-unit limited-edition CLK DTM AMG will be delivered to customers from autumn 2004.
So there you have it. After years of dominating Germany's premier touring car racing class, the automaker simply decided to make it official with a very rare, very fast and incredibly good looking race replica.
12-31-2014, 10:54 PM
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It is my understanding that only 5 DTM's came to the U.S.
Anyone know if this is correct
Thank-You
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It is my understanding that only 5 DTM's came to the U.S.
Anyone know if this is correct
Thank-You
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12-31-2014, 11:54 PM
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01-03-2015, 07:51 AM
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A truly impressive machine which shares some of the best bits from two of my favorite AMG series, SL55 and the CLK 55. Really a good looking car. Last question, this seems a replica, using the terminology from earlier in the thread, of the circuit racing CLK DTM in every respect except the rear wing, am I right? why no rear wing on these? I assume anyone who owns this collectors piece will want to track it at least once in its pristine form, no? BTW thanks for posting the pics, I really learned something out of this thread.
01-04-2015, 10:58 PM
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2003 SL55 AMG, 1989 348 Challenge, 1987 Testarossa, 1992 F40, 1989 Mondial t cab, 2001 X5 4.4 Sport
You may also want to know that any in the US are 'gray market' cars, as this model was not sold in the US. More than likely, any that are here, are here on 'Show and Display'.
01-05-2015, 09:23 PM
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My understanding is that the 5 DTM's
were brought to the U.S thru MBNA
as new euro cars from the factory
and all 5 were sent to W.E.T.L. in Houston
for modifications to meet 2009 E.P.A.
mandates before being released by customs
MBNA had all five presold
If this information is incorrect please post
the correct version of how the 5 DTM's
came to be in the U.S.
Thank-You
`
My understanding is that the 5 DTM's
were brought to the U.S thru MBNA
as new euro cars from the factory
and all 5 were sent to W.E.T.L. in Houston
for modifications to meet 2009 E.P.A.
mandates before being released by customs
MBNA had all five presold
If this information is incorrect please post
the correct version of how the 5 DTM's
came to be in the U.S.
Thank-You
`
01-06-2015, 10:26 AM
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I'll probably get blasted for saying this, but I don't actually care for the look of the fender flares or the rear spoiler. I appreciate that they are functional, but cosmetically they look funny to me and look like a cheap aftermarket kit. I think the exterior of the CLK63BS is much better looking.
01-06-2015, 11:04 AM
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I'll probably get blasted for saying this, but I don't actually care for the look of the fender flares or the rear spoiler. I appreciate that they are functional, but cosmetically they look funny to me and look like a cheap aftermarket kit. I think the exterior of the CLK63BS is much better looking.
