Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG
The Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class is a series of mid-size luxury coupés and convertibles introduced in two generations. It was produced by German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz, and was positioned below the CL-Class and SL-Class, but above the SLK-Class. The CLK-Class was derived from the E-Class, but its mechanical underpinnings were based on the smaller C-Class, i.e. respectively based on the W202 and W203 platforms of the C-Class. The CLK name was derived from the German term Coupé Leicht Kompakt (or Kurz), meaning 'Coupé-Light-Short'.
In 2009, Mercedes-Benz switched back to the classification of calling their vehicles the E-Class Coupe/Convertible, instead of using the CLK moniker used in the late 1990s. The first-generation C208/A208 CLK was unveiled in 1997. It was powered by either a four-cylinder CLK 200 (136 PS (100 kW; 134 bhp)) or four-cylinder supercharged CLK 230 Kompressor (193-197 PS (142-145 kW; 190-194 bhp)). The CLK 320 Coupé was also released a year later, which housed a 218 PS (160 kW; 215 bhp) 3.2 L V6 engine.
In 1998, a CLK GTR FIA GT1 racing car was presented, which was powered by a 5.9 L V12 engine. There were 25 road-going versions of the CLK GTR crafted. The CLK 320 Cabriolet and a 4.3L V8-powered CLK 430 (279 PS (205 kW; 275 bhp)) made their introduction in 1999, which were available in both coupe and convertible forms. In late 1999, a facelift was launched for the 2000 model year, featuring a revised dashboard with larger multifunction display, a Tiptronic gearbox, and new bumpers, side skirts, and mirror-mounted turn signals.
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