CLK GTR
1998-1999
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Motorsport legend
FIA GT homologation special. Only 25 road cars built to race. At the time, the most expensive production car in the world at $1.5 million.
History
Mercedes needed 25 road cars to homologate the CLK GTR for the FIA GT Championship. The road car used a 6.9-litre V12 producing 612hp through a sequential gearbox. It dominated the 1998 FIA GT season. At $1.5 million it was the most expensive road car ever when new.
Timeline
1998Production begins
1999Production ends
Production & Heritage
Production Total25
DesignerAMG / HWA
Production Period1998-1999
Estimated Value$5.0M-$10.0M
Value estimates are editorial assessments based on recent auction results and market trends.
Technical Specifications
Engine6.9L V12 (M120)
Power612 hp
Torque720 Nm
0-60 mph3.8 sec
Top Speed320 km/h
Transmission6-speed sequential manual
DrivetrainRWD
Weight1,440 kg
Engine Details
Displacement6.9L (6,898 cc)
Performance
0-60 mph3.8 sec
Top Speed320 km/h
Weight-to-Power2.4 kg/hp
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Designed by AMG / HWA
From the 1990s
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