Second Generation (W209/C209; 2002–2009) Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class

1 second generation (w209/c209; 2002–2009)

1.1 differences previous model
1.2 characteristics
1.3 engines , models

1.3.1 clk63 amg black series
1.3.2 clk dtm amg


1.4 2006 facelift

second generation (w209/c209; 2002–2009)


clk dtm amg.

the second-generation mercedes clk-class launched in 2002, production starting in june 2002. car available in both hardtop coupe (c209) , in soft-top convertible form (a209), choice of petrol , diesel engines. @ introduction, 3.2-litre v6, 5.0-litre v8, 5.4-litre v8, , 2.7l inline-5 diesel engine available, replaced 2006. in 2009, clk lineup discontinued , replaced c207 e-class coupe , a207 e-class convertible.

differences previous model

based on newly released mercedes w202 c-class, second generation clk uses rack-and-pinion steering, instead of recirculating ball design used in previous generation clk. second generation clk uses three-link front suspension, , aluminium rear multi-link suspension, , 61 mm (2.4 in) longer, 18 mm (0.7 in) wider , 28 mm (1.1 in) taller predecessor.

characteristics

european models available in ‘elegance’ or ‘avantgarde’ specification. ‘elegance’ version of clk features burled walnut trim , polished alloy wheels (which standard on models), whilst ‘avantgarde’ version of clk features aluminium trim , wider wheels. sport upgrade package available avantgarde models, featuring stiffer springs, thicker anti-roll bars, 15mm lower ride height, , 18” alloy wheels.

convertible clk models have remote-operated automatic soft-top , sensor-controlled roll bars. north american models come standard tele-aid emergency assistance system, automatic dual-zone air conditioning, 10-way power front seats, rain-sensing windshield wipers, , seven-channel digital surround sound. options included keyless go system, navigation system, parktronic system, , bi-xenon hid headlamps.

the 2004 clk last mercedes-benz use comand 2.0 infotainment system, cd-rom based navigation system. in 2005, comand 2.0 system replaced comand-aps ntg2 system, uses dvd-based navigation allowing more data stored , read, introducing ipod integration.

in 2003, clk55 amg used f1 safety car. clk63 amg used f1 safety car 2006 , 2007 seasons.

engines , models
clk63 amg black series

the clk63 amg black series high-performance, two-seater version of clk63 amg coupe. produced between 2007 , 2009, clk63 amg black series features adjustable suspension system, limited slip differential, larger air intakes, , spoiler, diffusers, , wider fenders made of carbon fibre. clk63 amg uses pirelli p-zero corsa tyres, , features mercedes’ speedshift 7g-tronic transmission, sport , manual modes (with comfort mode removed). top speed has been extended 250 km/h (155 mph), 300 km/h (186 mph).

clk dtm amg

the clk dtm amg limited edition high-performance version of clk, celebrate racing version of clk winning german touring car championship (dtm). 100 coupes , 80 convertibles built european market only, clk dtm amg coupe version produced 2004 model year, , clk dtm amg convertible version made 2006 model year. clk dtm amg used mercedes’ speedshift 5g-tronic automatic transmission, , has top speed of 322 km/h (200 mph).

*figures in brackets automatic transmission models.

†sold exclusively in north america.

*figures in brackets automatic transmission models.

†only diesel model available convertible.

2006 facelift

the facelift second generation clk introduced in 2006. differences include change in design front bumper , fog lights, grill, rear headlights, , change in design of center console. clk200k engine received slight power bump, while clk200 cgi, clk 240, clk320, clk500, , clk55 ended production, being replaced newer models.