ULTIMATE DREAM CARS
MERCEDES CLK 55 AMG
With 347 bhp the CLK 55 AMG is the most powerful version of the CLK launched on the 2002 Geneva Motorshow. Mercedes Benz' sport department, AMG, have taken the 5 litre V8 of the CLK 500 and increased the stroke by 8 mm resulting in an increase of over 40 bhp. As with all AMG models the CLK 55 is only available with an automatic gearbox.
General specifications
Country of origin Germany
Year of introduction 2003
Introduced at 2002 Geneva Motorshow
Numbers built N/A
Body design N/A
Weight 1620 kg / 3571.5 lbs
Drivetrain
Engine 90º V8
Engine location Front, longitudinally mounted
Displacement 5.439 liter / 331.9 cu in
Valvetrain 3 valves/cylinder, SOHC
Fuel feed Fuel injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Gearbox 5 Speed Automatic
Drive Rear wheel drive
Performance figures
Power 347 bhp / 258.9 kW @ 5500 rpm
BHP/Liter 63.8
Torque 510 Nm / 376.2 ft lbs @ 3000-4300 rpm
Power to weight ratio 0.21 bhp/kg
Top Speed N/A
0-60 mph Acceleration N/A