M-B AMG CLK DTM to USA?

Mercedes' competition in the showcase DTM (German touring car) racing series gave the world the CLK DTM...but not the whole world, as the very limited-edition special was not certified for use in the United States. But that could change, according to Mercedes-AMG sales guru Mario Spitzner.

The CLK-DTM was first sold as a coupe, of which only 100 were made, followed by 80 convertibles. Both were powered by a 582-horsepower supercharged V8, with stiffened suspensions, beefed-up brakes and uber-aggressive bodywork that left no question these were very special vehicles, capable of rocketing to sixty in under four seconds. Mercedes even shifted the range-wide 155-mph electronic speed limiter to 200.



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Agent63 - 11/1/2006 9:47:44 AM

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That is one hot CLK. It will be one fast Merc as well.

EL34 - 11/1/2006 12:33:59 PM

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Now that car will eat Lexus's all day long.

bigslick83 - 11/1/2006 2:16:18 PM

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i dont think this monster is going to rely upon a diet soley consisting of lexus. it will enjoy a variety from all of the top food groups. and with only 180 made its no run of the mill CLK. wtf am i saying, CLK is no run of the mill MB

i want the hard top and plastic seat covers for when you piss yourself going into that turn at 80mph.
how much road noise do you think you would get in a convertible going 200mph?

2JZSoarer - 11/1/2006 9:03:49 PM

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I don't like Mercedes,but this car is very nice overrall!!!

Agent63 - 11/2/2006 2:56:08 AM

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Of course you won't like the company that your "Toyota(LEXUS)" copies off of.. J/k.. yeah it's a nice car.. it will have a grunt like no other. =).