Mercedes CLK-DTM Spy Shots!, **New Pics Added**
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Mercedes CLK-DTM Spy Shots!, **New Pics Added**
| NightStorm |
 Apr 21 2004, 12:48 PM
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Spied! Mercedes CLK-DTM street racer caught testing in Germany       The good folks at Mercedes-Benz appear to crave our attention, because lately it seems we can't go more than a few weeks before another set of spy shots appears on our doorstep. These photos reveal the most exclusive Mercedes since, er, the SLR-actually, even more exclusive. We hear this CLK-DTM will be limited to perhaps as few as 100 examples worldwide when European deliveries begin in August or September. The CLK-DTM is intend-ed as a road-going link to the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters sports car series in which the CLK competed (a race version of the C-Class replaced it for the '04 season), as well as a tribute to Hans Werner Aufrecht. Aufrecht is the "A" in AMG, having founded (along with Erhard Melcher) what is now Mercedes' in-house tuning arm. The car was developed by HWA, Aufrecht's independent racing company. HWA prepares and campaigns Mercedes-AMG's factory DTM effort. Details about the $250,000-plus CLK-DTM are scarce. Besides the obvious exterior links to the race version, expect the car to weigh about 100 pounds less than the standard CLK55 AMG's 3635 pounds, due in part to the removal of the rear seats. Power comes from a jacked-up version of the 5.4-liter supercharged AMG-tuned V8 linked to a five-speed automatic. Our sources say we should expect 582 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque. Such mojo should easily propel the CLK-DTM from 0 to 60 mph in less than four seconds, and to a 199-mph top speed. We expect suspension, brake, wheel and tire upgrades above and beyond those offered on typical AMG cars. The roll cage visible in our photos is intended for production and not just as a Nordschleife safety precaution. Alas, the CLK-DTM likely won't be offered to North American customers. Mercedes told us: "We have no plans for the U.S. market. It would simply be far too expensive and even too obscure for the U.S. audience, partly because DTM has very little exposure here." That is the official line, but we hear rumblings at least two cars are U.S.-bound. Either way, we can't help but wonder whether SLR owners will feel cheated. We certainly will if the CLK-DTM remains a Europe-only special. Pics from: www.channel4.com & www.autoweek.com Words from: www.autoweek.com This post has been edited by NightStorm: May 5 2004, 11:13 AM |
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| MGBGS7 |
Apr 21 2004, 03:48 PM
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Elite Member  Group: Members Joined: 31-October 02 Member No.: 134 Posts: 2,078 From: Boston/Cincinnati Vehicle: 2003 TL Type S View My Albums |
wicked nice
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| Ianbiz3 |
Apr 21 2004, 04:09 PM
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**Almost TL Driver** Group: Members Joined: 5-August 03 Member No.: 746 Posts: 1,551 From: Florida Vehicle: Acura 3.2TL 1999 View My Albums |
awesome. it reminds me of the CLKGTR
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| TiggaMan |
Apr 21 2004, 04:12 PM
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I'm out for presidents to represent me..... Group: Members Joined: 5-March 03 Member No.: 382 Posts: 1,900 From: BOSTON, MA Vehicle: 2006 Acura TL - NBP/Camel - AT/Navi View My Albums |
QUOTE wicked nice Spoken like a true Bostonian!!  |
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| copland007 |
Apr 21 2004, 04:37 PM
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AI Admin & Webmaster  Group: Administrators Joined: 31-July 02 Member No.: 1 Posts: 4,466 From: Boston, MA Vehicle: 06 TL NAV 6MT View My Albums |
QUOTE(TiggaMan @ Apr 21 2004, 05:12 PM) QUOTE wicked nice Spoken like a true Bostonian!!  |
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| inspired808tl |
Apr 22 2004, 01:49 AM
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G35 Driver Group: Members Joined: 31-December 03 Member No.: 1,378 Posts: 193 From: Honolulu, HI Vehicle: acura TL-S 2003 / G35 coupe 2004 View My Albums |
That a huge air-dam. NICE
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| 99White3.2TL |
Apr 22 2004, 11:16 AM
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QUOTE(TiggaMan @ Apr 21 2004, 05:12 PM) QUOTE wicked nice Spoken like a true Bostonian!! haha, my cousin talks like that and i hate it!! but than again I am from Joisey... |
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| MGBGS7 |
Apr 23 2004, 02:38 PM
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Elite Member Group: Members Joined: 31-October 02 Member No.: 134 Posts: 2,078 From: Boston/Cincinnati Vehicle: 2003 TL Type S View My Albums |
QUOTE(99White3.2TL @ Apr 22 2004, 11:16 AM) QUOTE(TiggaMan @ Apr 21 2004, 05:12 PM) QUOTE wicked nice Spoken like a true Bostonian!! haha, my cousin talks like that and i hate it!! but than again I am from Joisey... .........and a dirty yankees fan |
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| 99White3.2TL |
Apr 23 2004, 06:23 PM
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3 Pedals Group: Members Joined: 6-July 03 Member No.: 619 Posts: 1,892 From: NJ Vehicle: 2004 Accord 6Spd View My Albums |
dirty?! I just showered today!!!
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| Ianbiz3 |
Apr 24 2004, 06:20 PM
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**Almost TL Driver** Group: Members Joined: 5-August 03 Member No.: 746 Posts: 1,551 From: Florida Vehicle: Acura 3.2TL 1999 View My Albums |
QUOTE(MGBGS7 @ Apr 23 2004, 03:38 PM) QUOTE(99White3.2TL @ Apr 22 2004, 11:16 AM) QUOTE(TiggaMan @ Apr 21 2004, 05:12 PM) QUOTE wicked nice Spoken like a true Bostonian!! haha, my cousin talks like that and i hate it!! but than again I am from Joisey... .........and a dirty yankees fan how do ppl talk like yanks. it sounds cool. |
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| 99White3.2TL |
Apr 24 2004, 06:36 PM
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3 Pedals Group: Members Joined: 6-July 03 Member No.: 619 Posts: 1,892 From: NJ Vehicle: 2004 Accord 6Spd View My Albums |
QUOTE how do ppl talk like yanks. it sounds cool. WTF ?! Proper English would help us....  |
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| Ianbiz3 |
Apr 25 2004, 09:38 AM
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**Almost TL Driver** Group: Members Joined: 5-August 03 Member No.: 746 Posts: 1,551 From: Florida Vehicle: Acura 3.2TL 1999 View My Albums |
QUOTE(99White3.2TL @ Apr 24 2004, 07:36 PM) QUOTE how do ppl talk like yanks. it sounds cool. WTF ?! Proper English would help us.... ok. They way people talk like they are from up north sounds cool. Is that better?  |
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| NightStorm |
May 5 2004, 11:11 AM
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Super Moderator Group: AI Staff Joined: 15-November 02 Member No.: 153 Posts: 4,202 From: Long Island, NY View My Albums |
Here are some better pics.
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| TiggaMan |
May 5 2004, 11:26 AM
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I'm out for presidents to represent me..... Group: Members Joined: 5-March 03 Member No.: 382 Posts: 1,900 From: BOSTON, MA Vehicle: 2006 Acura TL - NBP/Camel - AT/Navi View My Albums |
I dont know about you guys, but im loving those fender scoops!!! definitely a much needed change for MB! The only thing i can do without is that rear spoiler.. looks way to ricey for MB!!
and take a look at the shift column!! looks like it has 2 positions! Park and Drive! This post has been edited by TiggaMan: May 5 2004, 11:28 AM |
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| Ianbiz3 |
May 5 2004, 04:17 PM
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**Almost TL Driver** Group: Members Joined: 5-August 03 Member No.: 746 Posts: 1,551 From: Florida Vehicle: Acura 3.2TL 1999 View My Albums |
 that is so hot  i want one.....like tiggaman said the fenders scoops are hot.     |
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