CLK DTM vs SLR
01-17-2008, 01:07 PM
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is this because the SLR is smooth? I am pretty sure the SLR is actually faster?
01-17-2008, 01:56 PM
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01-17-2008, 03:15 PM
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I have driven both and would agree that the DTM is faster but it depends on the track and the driver.
On the North Loop:
7.38* -- 161.63 km/h -- Mercedes SLR 722 GT, *company test driver Chris
7:40 --- 161.22 km/h -- Mercedes Benz CLK DTM AMG, 582 PS/1690 kg, Klaus Ludwig (AutoBild 03/06)
7:40 --- 161.22 km/h -- Mercedes Benz SLR, Klaus Ludwig
Looks like it depends on the driver the track and the day.
Best is look at the CLK Black Series time......
7:45* -- 159.48 km/h -- Mercedes CLK 63 AMG Black Series, 507 PS/1760 kg (*mfr.) according to http://www.caranddriver.com/previews...ck-series.html
5 Seconds and less than 2Km/h on the North Loop.....
Not bad, not bad.....
On the North Loop:
7.38* -- 161.63 km/h -- Mercedes SLR 722 GT, *company test driver Chris
7:40 --- 161.22 km/h -- Mercedes Benz CLK DTM AMG, 582 PS/1690 kg, Klaus Ludwig (AutoBild 03/06)
7:40 --- 161.22 km/h -- Mercedes Benz SLR, Klaus Ludwig
Looks like it depends on the driver the track and the day.
Best is look at the CLK Black Series time......
7:45* -- 159.48 km/h -- Mercedes CLK 63 AMG Black Series, 507 PS/1760 kg (*mfr.) according to http://www.caranddriver.com/previews...ck-series.html
5 Seconds and less than 2Km/h on the North Loop.....
Not bad, not bad.....
01-17-2008, 04:16 PM
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01-17-2008, 04:20 PM
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but then again, i'm a little bias
01-17-2008, 05:10 PM
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+1. Saying you've ridden in both and the DTM " felt faster " means absolutly nothing. Especially when you look at the video posted above and the SLR clearly pulls on the DTM.
01-17-2008, 05:33 PM
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01-17-2008, 06:54 PM
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while the CLK DTM is a homologation special for the DTM racing series with any, many, many changes over a CLK...
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01-17-2008, 06:55 PM
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Personally, I would prefer the SLR. It has the look, the elegance, and the performance of an awsome, high-end sports car.
Where the CLK DTM seems to lack the flare of a super-car.
Is it just me or does anyone else think that the shell of the DTM looks too much like a young kid's car who decided to add on a fiberglass kit for some extra attention.
Don't get me wrong, I admire anything that AMG puts their name on (performance wise)
I just feel they could have made it look, I don't know, a little less "Kit-ed", if there is such a word.
...my 2 cents
Where the CLK DTM seems to lack the flare of a super-car.
Is it just me or does anyone else think that the shell of the DTM looks too much like a young kid's car who decided to add on a fiberglass kit for some extra attention.
Don't get me wrong, I admire anything that AMG puts their name on (performance wise)
I just feel they could have made it look, I don't know, a little less "Kit-ed", if there is such a word.
...my 2 cents
01-17-2008, 07:02 PM
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Also please watch the video that I posted and then you will see which is faster from a roll in a straight line.
01-17-2008, 07:59 PM
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CLK 63 Black Series, 2009 S550, 2011 Range Rover Supercharged, BMW F800 GS Anniv Edition
Personally, I would prefer the SLR. It has the look, the elegance, and the performance of an awsome, high-end sports car.
Where the CLK DTM seems to lack the flare of a super-car.
Is it just me or does anyone else think that the shell of the DTM looks too much like a young kid's car who decided to add on a fiberglass kit for some extra attention.
Don't get me wrong, I admire anything that AMG puts their name on (performance wise)
I just feel they could have made it look, I don't know, a little less "Kit-ed", if there is such a word.
...my 2 cents
Where the CLK DTM seems to lack the flare of a super-car.
Is it just me or does anyone else think that the shell of the DTM looks too much like a young kid's car who decided to add on a fiberglass kit for some extra attention.
Don't get me wrong, I admire anything that AMG puts their name on (performance wise)
I just feel they could have made it look, I don't know, a little less "Kit-ed", if there is such a word.
...my 2 cents
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01-17-2008, 09:47 PM
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CLK 63 Black Series, 2009 S550, 2011 Range Rover Supercharged, BMW F800 GS Anniv Edition
Cool car huh ?? My Dad had an '84 500 SEC that was a grey market car. He and I went to Germany and bought it, then had it shipped back. Anyway, it was an amazing car and this was just about the time AMG was getting well known as a MB aftermerket tuner. So, one thing led to another and I convinced my dad to send it back to Germany and have them modify it. We didn't do the widebody, but it was given a sports suspension, bigger brakes and the motor was rebuilt, upgraded internals and balanced and blueprinted. The thing was very fast and damn did I have fun rolling that thing in high school !!! My pops kept wondering why his mechanic was always telling him he needed new tires - "I just put tires on that thing 4000 miles ago !!!"
01-19-2008, 02:55 PM
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Judging by the specs on the 2 cars alone, it would seem that the SLR would be quicker. The CLK-DTM (ON PAPER) shows a 35hp and 53lb disadvantage.
SLR............ 617hp, 3800lbs
CLK-DTM..... 582hp, 3853lbs
I have a feeling the CLK-DTM is underrated because I know someone that has one and I believe he did outrun an SLR with it.
SLR............ 617hp, 3800lbs
CLK-DTM..... 582hp, 3853lbs
I have a feeling the CLK-DTM is underrated because I know someone that has one and I believe he did outrun an SLR with it.
01-19-2008, 03:09 PM
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CLK 63 Black Series, 2009 S550, 2011 Range Rover Supercharged, BMW F800 GS Anniv Edition
And for the record all I said was the video clearly showed the SLR pulling...
my first post in this thread was this:
Which is 100% accurate as the video shows and others have confirmed.
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01-19-2008, 03:10 PM
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Judging by the specs on the 2 cars alone, it would seem that the SLR would be quicker. The CLK-DTM (ON PAPER) shows a 35hp and 53lb disadvantage.
SLR............ 617hp, 3800lbs
CLK-DTM..... 582hp, 3853lbs
I have a feeling the CLK-DTM is underrated because I know someone that has one and I believe he did outrun an SLR with it.
SLR............ 617hp, 3800lbs
CLK-DTM..... 582hp, 3853lbs
I have a feeling the CLK-DTM is underrated because I know someone that has one and I believe he did outrun an SLR with it.
