Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Strassenversion

1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Strassenversion (C297)
Mercedes-Benz 1998  Germany
Engine
6.9L V12 (M297)
603 bhp (450 kW) @ 6800 rpm
572 lb⋅ft (776 N·m) @ 5250 rpm
Performance
Top Speed	199 mph (320 km/h)
Top Speed	199 mph (320 km/h)
0-60 mph	3.6 secs.
0-60 mph	3.6 secs.
Transmission	6-speed Manual
Transmission	6-speed Manual
Kerb Weight	1,545 kg (3,406 lbs)
Kerb Weight	1,545 kg (3,406 lbs)
Layout
Mid-Engine, All-wheel drive

The 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Strassenversion is a road-legal homologation model of the CLK GTR GT1.

A single example was produced for its first showing at the 1997 Frankfurt Motor Show with Mercedes-Benz intending to produce 25 examples to meet the FIA's homologation regulations for the GT1 car.

It features the same carbon fibre chassis as the race car, a detuned but also bored 6.9-litre V12 engine producing over 600 bhp (447 kW), and a sequential 6-speed manual gearbox.

A total of 28 examples of street-legal CLK GTR models were produced by Mercedes-Benz between 1997 to mid-1999: 2 prototypes, 20 coupes, and 6 roadsters. Of which, 2 were SuperSport models fitted with a 7.3-litre V12, and one coupe as well as one roadster were right-hand drive.

Games

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2

The CLK-GTR appears in Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2 as a class 1 vehicle in the GameCube, PC, and Xbox releases.

Description

“

Under the Mercedes CLK-GTR's hood is a 48 valve V12 engine capable of 600 horses, but the car weighs only 2200 pounds. Combine these attributes, and you get a top speed of 200 miles an hour.

The Mercedes CLK-GTR: Its 48 valve V12 engine spins to a maximum of 8000 RPMs, and possesses 600 horsepower. The lightweight CLK-GTR boasts from 0 to 60 mile an hour time of around 4 seconds.

The Mercedes CLK-GTR accelerates from 0 to 100 miles an hour in a blistering 6.5 seconds. At 7000 revolutions per minute, its 12 cylinder engine cranks out 600 horsepower, fed into wide 18 inch wheels.

”

— In-game Description

Stock

The stock CLK-GTR is unlocked by earning 85,000 NFS Points in the GameCube, PC, and Xbox releases.

Need for Speed Edition

The Need for Speed Edition CLK-GTR is unlocked by earning 170,000 NFS Points in the GameCube, PC, and Xbox releases.

Need for Speed: Mobile

The CLK GTR appears in Need for Speed: Mobile.

Trivia

• In the GameCube, PC, and Xbox releases of Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2, the CLK GTR has the performance ratings and description of the GT1.
• In Need for Speed: Mobile, the CLK GTR is listed with Mercedes-AMG as its manufacturer.

Gallery

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2
Stock
(GameCube/PC/Xbox)

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2
NFS Edition
(GameCube/PC/Xbox)

Need for Speed: Mobile
Stock
(Android/iOS)