Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM
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| Car_name = Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM
| Image = 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM.jpg
| Category = Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (Touring Cars)
| Constructor = {{flagicon|Germany}} Mercedes-Benz
| Successor = Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class DTM (W203)
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| Chassis = Carbon-fibre composite on steel tubular frame
| Suspension = Double wishbones, push-rod actuated coil springs and shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
| Length = {{convert|4690|mm|in|0|lk=on|abbr=on}}
| Width = {{convert|1845|mm|in|0|lk=on|abbr=on}}
| Height = {{convert|1255|mm|in|0|lk=on|abbr=on}}
| Wheelbase = {{convert|2695|mm|in|0|lk=on|abbr=on}}
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| Engine name = Mercedes-Benz
| Capacity = {{convert|4.0|L|cuin|0|lk=on|abbr=on}}
| Configuration = V8 90-degree DOHC
| Turbo/NA = naturally aspirated
| Engine position = front engine
| Power = {{convert|470|hp|kW|0|lk=on|abbr=on}}
| Gearbox name = Xtrac
| Gears = 6-speed
| Type = sequential manual sport gearbox
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| Weight = {{convert|1080|kg|lb|0|lk=on|abbr=on}} {{smaller|(including driver)}}
| Fuel = Aral Ultimate
| Lubricants = Mobil 1
| 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
| Brakes = Internally-ventilated carbon ceramic discs, all-round
| Debut = 2000 Hockenheimring-1 DTM round
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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).{{Cite web|url=https://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/1295/Mercedes-Benz-CLK-DTM.html|title=2000 - 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM - Images, Specifications and Information|website=Ultimatecarpage.com}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.classicdriver.com/en/car/mercedes-benz/clk-dtm/2000/847628|title=2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM - DTM|website=www.classicdriver.com}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z3674/mercedes-benz-clk-dtm.aspx|title=2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-DTM|website=conceptcarz.com}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.supercars.net/blog/2002-mercedes-benz-clk-dtm/|title=2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-DTM | Review|first=Nick|last=D|date=April 18, 2016}}
History
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.{{Cite web |title=2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM {{!}} Paris 2023 |url=https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/pa23/paris/lots/r0031-2000-mercedes-benz-clk-dtm/1310160 |access-date=2023-02-02 |website=RM Sotheby's |language=en}}
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
File:2001 AMG Mercedes CLK-Klasse DTM (C208), Sindelfingen, 2007 (01).JPG
File:2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM rear.jpg
File:Bernd Maylaender DTM(ThKraft).jpg
File:Bernd Schneider DTM(ThKraft).jpg
File:Mercedes-Benz AMG -robad0b (1).jpg
File:DTM Mercedes AMG.jpg
File:Dtm janis.jpeg
References
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External links
- [http://www5.mercedes-benz.com/en/sports/motorsports/ Mercedes-Benz Motorsport website]
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