Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Coupe (W297) 6.9 V12 (612 Hp)
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Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR:
The Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR is a GT1 sports car built and produced by Mercedes-Benz in conjunction with their then motorsport partner AMG. Intended for racing in the new FIA GT Championship series in 1997, the CLK GTR was designed primarily as a race car. As such, the production of road cars necessary in order to meet homologation standards of GT1 was a secondary consideration in the car's design, i. e. the CLK GTR was a homologation special.
After its successful campaign in the 1997 FIA GT Championship, the car was also entered in the first two rounds of the 1998 FIA GT Championship, before being replaced for the 1998 24 Hours of Le Mans. Its successor, the 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM, concluded Mercedes' GT1 program. For 1999, Mercedes introduced the Mercedes-Benz CLR, a sports car built to the Le Mans Grand Touring Prototype regulations. This sports car was a purpose-built racecar that did not have to abide by the homologation rules of the previous GT1 cars....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Coupe (W297) Overview:
Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR (Coupe (W297)). With 775 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1440 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 3.8 s). The top speed reaches 320 km/h. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
Performance Verdict
The 6.9L V12 engine delivers breathtaking, race-car-like acceleration and a top speed of 320 km/h, making it one of the fastest road cars of its time. Its power delivery is immense and linear.
Fuel Economy
As expected for a large displacement V12 supercar, fuel consumption is very high, particularly in urban driving, reflecting its performance-first design.
Best Use Case:
Track days, exclusive weekend drives, and as a highly prized collector's item.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exhilarating, race-derived performance and handling
- • Extreme exclusivity and rarity, a true collector's dream
- • Iconic design directly from endurance racing
- • Powerful and sonorous 6.9L V12 engine
- • Exceptional investment potential due to limited production
Cons:
- • Astronomical purchase and running costs
- • Very limited practicality and comfort for daily use
- • Harsh ride and noisy cabin, typical of a race car
- • Extremely difficult and expensive to maintain and find parts
- • No modern safety features or crash test ratings
Specifications:
| General: |
| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz |
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| Model: | CLK GTR |
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| Generation: | Coupe (W297) |
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| Modification (Engine): | 6.9 V12 (612 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 1998 |
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| End of production: | 1999 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Coupe |
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| Seats: | 2 |
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| Doors: | 2 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 612 Hp @ 6800 rpm. |
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| Power per litre: | 88.7 Hp/l |
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| Torque: | 775 Nm @ 5250 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | M297 E69 |
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| Engine displacement: | 6896 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 12 |
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| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 9.5 l |
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| Coolant: | 18.5 l |
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| Engine layout: | Middle, Longitudinal |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 89 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 92.4 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
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| Maximum engine speed: | 7200 rpm. |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 31.8 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 14.7 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 21.6 l/100 km |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 3.8 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 3.8 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 320 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 2.4 kg/Hp, 425 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 1.9 kg/Nm, 538.2 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 200 km/h: | 9.9 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 3.6 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1440 |
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| Max. weight: | 1630 |
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| Max load: | 190 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 153 l |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4855 mm mm |
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| Width: | 1950 mm mm |
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| Height: | 1164 mm mm |
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| Wheelbase: | 2670 mm mm |
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| Front track: | 1665 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1594 mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 15 m |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 6 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | Front wheel tires: 295/35 R18 |
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| Wheel rims size | Front wheel rims: 10.5J x 18 |
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| Front suspension | Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer |
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| Rear suspension | Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer |
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