The Mercedes-Benz W208 coupes and convertibles were produced from 1997 to 2002. They were sold under the CLK-Class model names. The W208 models were the CLK 200 4-cylinder, CLK230 4-cylinder, CLK 320 V6, CLK 430 V8 and CLK 55 AMG. All models were available in both coupe and cabriolet form.
The CLK introduced a new market niche for Mercedes-Benz. Although the W208 used components from the E-Class and had a specification level higher than the E-Class, it was in fact based on the C-Class platform.
The CLK features a number of innovative accessories and systems, such as tow-away protection and an emergency transmission mode.
The W208 was succeeded by the W209, also called the CLK.
The CLK AMG is powered by a hand-assembled 5.5-liter V8 engine. The hardware list reads like that of a race car: super-stiff forged billet steel crankshaft, forged, weight-matched connecting rods and pistons, lightweight AMG-specific camshafts churns inside the pressure-cast aluminum block of this chain-driven single overhead-cam V8 with two intake and one exhaust valves per cylinder, as well as 16 coils and 16 spark plugs (two spark plugs per cy). Its bore and stroke are nearly the same, which makes it an ideally balanced engine. The complex dual-resonance intake manifold with carefully tuned runners helps create an explosive compression ratio of 10.5:1 which is is mostly what delivers the healthy 342 horsepower (255 kW) and 376 lb·ft (510 N·m) of torque.
The five-speed automatic transmission is adapted from the gearbox used in the V-12 S-class models, because that gearbox can take the torque. It is fully adaptive and electronically-controlled, and is a stronger unit than that of the CLK430. Also a larger four-bolt driveshaft that's four inches in diameter connects to a reinforced rear differential to keep all the extra power under control. Standard traction control keeps wheelspin to a minimum, while its Electronic Stability Program (ESP) keeps the CLK on its intended path.
The standard CLK chassis is used, and while the current version is not based on the new C-Class platform, the AMG version of the CLK offers some special undercarriage components. The four-wheel independent suspension is basically the same as the lesser CLK versions, but AMG fits higher-rated springs, tighter shock valving, larger diameter anti-roll bars and stiffer suspension bushings. The resulting firmer, more controlled ride is made even tighter by its high-performance ZR-rated low-profile tires. The brakes have been enhanced as well. The huge four-wheel discs are larger and thicker than the other CLKs, and the rear discs are specially vented to enhance cooling. An anti-lock braking system is standard, while Brake Assist applies full braking force in panic stop faster than a driver could. It rides on AMG Monoblock alloy wheels, 7.5" front and 8.5" rear, shod with 225/45ZR17 and 245/40ZR17 Michelin Pilots.
yepp, it have some changes made on it, because my w208 clk320 sport ed does not go above 242-245 kmh with everything serial on it. Although the drive with this w208 is unforgattable... And the whistle caused by the frameless doors, just give the feeling that you are not driving a brand new car.
vikmike 8 months ago
why the top speed of CLK 230K of my mother has a top speed of 230 km/h?
MercedesFUN1 1 year ago
@patrykbytom
du musst blind sein oder nicht lesen können, ich habe selbst gesagt, dass das kein 230k ist und schau dir nochmal das andere Video an, da meinte ich auch die Drehzahl die auf dem Tacho steht, dort beginnt der rote Bereich bei 5800 es hört also ungerade auf, wie du es bezeichnest , etwas Anderes habe ich nie behauptet, also erstmal genau lesen und das andere Video ansehen, bevor du hier solche Scheiße schreibst.
2fight4 1 year ago
@2fight4 halt selber deine fresse... hier gehts um die drehzal die aufm tacho steht du vogel... ich weiß dass se bei 5800 auffhört aber laut TACHO du spaßvogel! das meinte ich damit dass ich noch nie ein auto gesehen habe bei dem es ungerade aufhört ok!!!!! du kannst die fresse halten! außerdem packt der 230K niemals unter normalen bedingungen 260km/h nie!!! ich fahr selber einen! bei 250 ist schluss
es sei denn es geht leicht bergab noch...
patrykbytom 1 year ago
@patrykbytom
wenn man keine Ahnung hat einfach mal die Fresse halten.....
Wenn du mir nicht glaubst sieh dir dieses Video von einem Clk230 an und siehe da, der rote Bereich fängt bei 5800U/min an : youtube.com/watch?v=Y3PD4u7IUQQ&feature=related
hier noch der Titel, falls links nicht zugelassen sind: "CLK 230 Kompressor beim Beschleunigen im 2ten Gang HD HQ "
2fight4 1 year ago
Fahr auch 230K ein bisschen bergab und du denkst du fleigst :) aber bei normaler strecke packt der die 260 nicht =) so ca 240-245 =)
patrykbytom 1 year ago
@2fight4 Das stimmt leider nicht ;) fängt bei 6000 an ;) bevor man sowas rein schreibt erstmal informieren hab noch nie gesehen dass bei einem auto der rote bereich bei 5800 oder 5600 anfängt es geht immer in halben schritten ;) 5000,5500. etc ;) lg patrick
patrykbytom 1 year ago
what have you done to it to get it faster? =) ive got the same car..
mrteyssere 2 years ago
Naja du siehst die strecke nicht. Wenn es Berg ab ging dann ist diese Geschwindigkeit möglich aber ansonsten schaffst du es nicht da sie alle bei 250 abriegeln.
kohnpatrick 2 years ago
i think this shit is crazy
pavladar 2 years ago