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|image=Mercedes clk 500 nfs carbon.jpg
 
|image=Mercedes clk 500 nfs carbon.jpg
 
|name=CLK 500 (C209)
 
|name=CLK 500 (C209)
 
|manufacturer=Mercedes
 
|manufacturer=Mercedes
 
|origin=Germany
 
|origin=Germany
 
|production=2002-2006
|models=1
 
|production=2002 - 2009
 
 
|engine=5.0L V8
 
|engine=5.0L V8
 
|drivetrain=R
 
|drivetrain=R
|weight=1,675
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|weight=1,660
|weight2=3,693
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|weight2=3,660
|bhp=383
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|bhp=302
 
|bhp2=6,000
 
|bhp2=6,000
|torque=391
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|torque=339
|torque2=2,800-4,800
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|torque2=2,700-4,250
|accel=5.7
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|accel=6.0
 
|top speed=155
 
|top speed=155
 
|top speed2=249
 
|top speed2=249
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|transmission=7
 
|transmission=7
 
|transmission2=Automatic
 
|transmission2=Automatic
}}The '''Mercedes-Benz CLK 500''' was the top model of the non AMG CLK series. Different to the CLK 320 and 350, it utilises a 24-valve dual overhead cam V8 producing 383 bhp.
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}}The '''Mercedes-Benz CLK 500''' was the top model of the standard CLK series between 2002 and 2009.
   
In 2009, the CLK 500 was replaced by the E 500 Coupe.
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In 2006, it received a 5.5L V8 engine with 383 bhp. In 2009, the CLK 500 was replaced by the [[wikipedia:Mercedes-Benz W212|E 500 Coupe]].
   
=='''Need for Speed: Most Wanted'''==
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==='''Need for Speed: Most Wanted'''===
The CLK 500 is unlocked after beating Blacklist Rival #8 - [[Jade Barrett|Jewels]].
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The CLK 500 appears in [[Need for Speed: Most Wanted]] with a $75,000 price tag and is unlocked upon beating Blacklist Rival #8 - [[Jade Barrett|Jewels]].
   
Concerning its heavy weight, the car suffers from understeering, but is suitable for ramming police vehicles. Other strength points of the car are top speed and acceleration.
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Due to a heavy weight, the CLK 500 suffers from understeer in corners but is suitable for ramming police vehicles in [[Pursuit|pursuits]]. Other advantages of the car are top speed and acceleration.
   
 
==='''Need for Speed: Carbon'''===
Blacklist Racer #7 [[Kaze]], drives a modified CLK 500 with a snake vinyl.
 
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The CLK 500 appears as an unlocked Tier 1 Exotic class vehicle with a $45,000 price tag in [[Need for Speed: Carbon]].
   
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The car reuses its driving traits from [[Need for Speed: Most Wanted|Most Wanted]]. It has worse handling than the [[Alfa Romeo Brera]], which is made up by a high top speed. Despite being a Tier 1 car, it is capable of going over 200 mph (321 km/h) when fully upgraded with the best parts in the game.
=='''Need for Speed: Carbon'''==
 
In [[Need for Speed: Carbon]], it is available from the start along with five other cars. The car reuses its driving traits from [[Need for Speed: Most Wanted|Most Wanted]].
 
   
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==Trivia==
Despite being a tier 1 car, some players claim that the CLK 500 would go over 200 mph, when the car is fully upgraded with high level performance parts.
 
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*The CLK 500 appears in any title as a US-spec model.
 
 
*Blacklist Racer #7 [[Kaze]], drives a modified CLK 500 with a snake vinyl.
[[Sal]], who works as a scout for your team, drives a CLK 500 in tier 1 levels, only if the player has chosen the [[Alfa Romeo Brera]] as their starter car.
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*[[Sal]], who works as a [[Need for Speed: Carbon/Crew Members|Scout]] for the player's team, drives a CLK 500 in Tier 1 levels, if the player has chosen the [[Alfa Romeo Brera]] as their starter car.
 
==Stats==
 
{{Infobox car stats (one model)
 
|model=CLK 500
 
|game=Most Wanted<br />Carbon
 
|class/tier=-<br />1 (Exotic)
 
|cost=$75.000<br />$45.000
 
|rating=-
 
|unlock=Defeat Blacklist #8<br />Unrestricted}}
 
{{clear}}
 
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery captionalign="left" widths="145" spacing="small">
 
<gallery captionalign="left" widths="145" spacing="small">
Car20.jpg|Need for Speed: Most Wanted
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NFSMWMercedesCLK500.jpg|Need for Speed: Most Wanted
Kaze's CLK 500 in NFS MW.jpg|Need for Speed: Most Wanted<br /><small>(Kaze's)</small>
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NFSMWMercedesCLK500Kaze.jpg|Need for Speed: Most Wanted<br /><small>(Kaze's)</small>
clk500c.jpg|Need for Speed: Carbon
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Mercedes clk 500 nfs carbon.jpg|Need for Speed: Carbon
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
 
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[[Category:Mercedes-Benz]]
 
[[Category:Cars in Need for Speed: Most Wanted]]
 
[[Category:Cars in Need for Speed: Most Wanted]]
 
[[Category:Cars in Need for Speed: Carbon]]
 
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[[Category:Mercedes-Benz]]
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[[Category:Exotics in Need for Speed: Carbon]]
 
[[Category:German Cars]]
 
[[Category:RWD Cars]]
 
[[Category:RWD Cars]]
 
[[Category:V8 powered Cars]]
 
[[Category:V8 powered Cars]]
[[Category:German Cars]]
 
 
[[Category:300-400 Horsepower Cars]]
 
[[Category:300-400 Horsepower Cars]]
[[Category:Exotic]]
 
[[Category:Exotics in Need for Speed: Carbon]]
 

Revision as of 10:17, 23 February 2013

Template:InfoboxCar2The Mercedes-Benz CLK 500 was the top model of the standard CLK series between 2002 and 2009.

In 2006, it received a 5.5L V8 engine with 383 bhp. In 2009, the CLK 500 was replaced by the E 500 Coupe.

Need for Speed: Most Wanted

The CLK 500 appears in Need for Speed: Most Wanted with a $75,000 price tag and is unlocked upon beating Blacklist Rival #8 - Jewels.

Due to a heavy weight, the CLK 500 suffers from understeer in corners but is suitable for ramming police vehicles in pursuits. Other advantages of the car are top speed and acceleration.

Need for Speed: Carbon

The CLK 500 appears as an unlocked Tier 1 Exotic class vehicle with a $45,000 price tag in Need for Speed: Carbon.

The car reuses its driving traits from Most Wanted. It has worse handling than the Alfa Romeo Brera, which is made up by a high top speed. Despite being a Tier 1 car, it is capable of going over 200 mph (321 km/h) when fully upgraded with the best parts in the game.

Trivia

  • The CLK 500 appears in any title as a US-spec model.
  • Blacklist Racer #7 Kaze, drives a modified CLK 500 with a snake vinyl.
  • Sal, who works as a Scout for the player's team, drives a CLK 500 in Tier 1 levels, if the player has chosen the Alfa Romeo Brera as their starter car.

Gallery