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Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) CLK 430 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC 1998, 1999
Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) CLK 430 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC 1998, 1999
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) CLK 430 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC 1998, 1999

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

CLK
Generation

CLK (C208)
Year of production

1998

Number of seats

4

Number of doors

2

Body type

Coupe
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

CLK 430 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC

Power

279 Hp @ 5750 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

400 Nm @ 3000-4400 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

CO2 emissions (g/km)

263 g/km

Emission standard

Euro 3

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

16.6 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

11.2 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

6.4 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

250 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
279 Hp @ 5750 rpm.
Power per litre
65.4 Hp/l
Torque
400 Nm @ 3000-4400 rpm.
Engine displacement
4266 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
89.9 mm
Piston stroke
84 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
3
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
SOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1480 kg

Max weight (kg)

1960 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

62 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

420 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4567 mm

Width (mm)

1722 mm

Height (mm)

1380 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2690 mm

Front track (mm)

1505 mm

Rear track (mm)

1474 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

10.7 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

automatic

Front suspension system

Coil spring, Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension system

Multi-link independent, Transverse stabilizer

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

Front wheel tires: 205/55 R 16Rear wheel tires: 225/50 R 16

Rear tires size

Front wheel tires: 205/55 R 16Rear wheel tires: 225/50 R 16

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 7 J x 16Rear wheel rims: 8 J x 16

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