Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM
The Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM is a 2-door DTM touring car constructed by the German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz, that debuted in the 2000 DTM season, and competed until the end of the 2003 season. It was based on the standard Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class (C208) road car then later the CLK-Class (C209).[1][2][3][4]
| Category | Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (Touring Cars) |
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| Constructor | Mercedes-Benz |
| Successor | Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class DTM (W203) |
| Technical specifications | |
| Chassis | Carbon-fibre composite on steel tubular frame |
| Suspension | Double wishbones, push-rod actuated coil springs and shock absorbers, anti-roll bar |
| Length | 4,690 mm (185 in) |
| Width | 1,845 mm (73 in) |
| Height | 1,255 mm (49 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,695 mm (106 in) |
| Engine | Mercedes-Benz 4.0 L (244 cu in) V8 90-degree DOHC naturally aspirated front engine |
| Transmission | Xtrac 6-speed sequential manual sport gearbox |
| Power | 470 hp (350 kW) |
| Weight | 1,080 kg (2,381 lb) (including driver) |
| Fuel | Aral Ultimate |
| Lubricants | Mobil 1 |
| Brakes | Internally-ventilated carbon ceramic discs, all-round |
| Tyres | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx Front: 265/660 - R18 Rear: 280/660 - R18 AVUS forged aluminium wheels Front: 12 x 18 inches Rear: 13 x 18 inches |
| Competition history | |
| Debut | 2000 Hockenheimring-1 DTM round |
History edit
For the 2000 DTM season, Mercedes-Benz committed to entering eight cars split between four cars from the Works HWA Team, and two cars each from the semi-Works Persson and Rosberg outfits. HWA, in turn, sub-divided its operations into two parallel squads. The first ran two D2 Telekom-sponsored cars for Bernd Schneider and Thomas Jäger, the second fielding two Warsteiner-backed cars for Klaus Ludwig, and Marcel Fässler.[5]
In March 2002, Mercedes-Benz announced a revised version of the CLK DTM now based on the CLK-Class (C209), at the Geneva Motor Show with Bernd Schneider and Jean Alesi. The car won the 2003 DTM season.
Gallery edit
- CLK DTM C208
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- CLK DTM C209
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References edit
- ^ "2000 - 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM - Images, Specifications and Information". Ultimatecarpage.com.
- ^ "2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM - DTM". www.classicdriver.com.
- ^ "2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-DTM". conceptcarz.com.
- ^ D, Nick (April 18, 2016). "2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-DTM | Review".
- ^ "2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM | Paris 2023". RM Sotheby's. Retrieved 2023-02-02.
External links edit
- Mercedes-Benz Motorsport website