La Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Strassenversion est célébrée dans le monde entier comme une étape majeure de l'histoire automobile. Dotée d'un moteur 6.9L M120 60° Naturally Aspirated V12 de 612 HP, elle incarne l'excellence mécanique.

Spécifications Techniques

Points Clés

• Built in only 25 road-going copies to meet strict FIA GT1 homologation rules
• Won 17 out of 22 FIA GT races entered, utterly dominating championship
• Most expensive production car in the world in the Guinness Book of Records 1999

Histoire du Développement et Héritage

The development of the Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Strassenversion (1998 - 1999) represents a watershed moment for Mercedes-Benz and the automotive industry. Engineered in Germany during the 1990s, this machine pushed the boundaries of speed, styling, and engineering. Its 6.9L M120 60° Naturally Aspirated V12 paired with a 6-speed sequential manual with paddle shift allowed it to reach 344 km/h (214 mph) with breathtaking acceleration (3.8s 0-100 km/h). Over the decades, it won countless accolades, inspired generations of drivers, and permanently cemented its reputation as a world-renowned icon.