| Engine and Drive train |
| Engine 4,966-cc SOHC 24-valve 90� V-8. High-pressure die-cast alloy cylinder block. Alloy heads. |
| Net Power: 302hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Net Torque: 339 lb-ft @ 2,700 ? 4,250 rpm |
| Compression Ratio: 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Requirement: Premium Unleaded |
| Fuel and ignition system ME 2.8 engine management. Integrated sequential multipoint fuel injection and phased twin-spark ignition includes individual cylinder control of fuel spray, spark timing and phase, and antiknock. Electronic throttle. Two high-energy ignition coils and two spark plugs per cylinder, with 100,000-mile spark plug intervals. |
| Intake system Magnesium 2-stage resonance intake manifold increases intake runner length at lower rpm for improved response. |
| Transmission Driver-adaptive electronic 7-speed automatic.Electronically controlled shifting. Driver-adaptive programming adjusts shifts points to the driver's current driving style. Touch Shift allows driver to manually downshift and allow upshifts by nudging the shift lever left or right from the Drive position. Shift into Optimum Gear programming allows one-touch selection of the best gear for maximum acceleration or engine braking by holding the shift lever to the left of Drive for one second. Driver-selectable Comfort mode starts vehicle moving in 2nd gear or a second Reverse gear, and upshifts at lower rpm, to help improve control on slippery surfaces. |
| Drive configuration Rear-wheel drive. |
| Rear axle ratio 2.65:1 |
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| Mercedes-Benz CLK 500 |
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| QM Racing |