According to AutoExpress, the new CLK will continue to be marketed as a separate vehicle and won’t be associated with the C or E-Class, even though, it will share the C-Classes chassis and possibly some design ideas.

It will come in a variety of engine options, such as three V6 engines producing 300hp, 354hp, and 428hp. It should also be available with two diesel variations - a 2.0L 4 cylinder, and 3.0L V6, producing 204hp and 252hp respectively.

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Impressive spec sheet notwithstanding, some customers will still believe that 500 hp is not enough, and for those select few who find the CLK a bit tame, there is always RENNTECH.

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Press Release

Established in 1989 by Hartmut Feyhl (ex technical director: AMG North
America), RENNTECH quickly made a name for itself with high-powered magazine
tuner-shootout cars that were reliable enough to actually be driven from
RENNTECH’s home in South Florida thousands of miles to events in Texas and
Michigan. For the CLK Black, Feyhl told his crew to develop the same kind of
“real-world” performance upgrades that made his cars so famous to begin with.

“Real-world performance is all about torque, not so much about a peak
horsepower number at very high rpm,” explains Feyhl. “It can be very easy to
build high rpm horsepower, but to get instant throttle response and mid-range
acceleration it is more difficult, and this is where customers really want to
feel that improvement.” To build that improvement, RENNTECH adds long-tube
headers and a motorsports style exhaust to the already-potent 6.2 liter engine,
tying it all together with RENNTECH’s own ECU software, sharpening throttle
response and boosting 550 peak hp. The real story, however, is drivability -
and this is where the RENNTECH tuning package shines, delivering an additional
45-60 lb-ft of torque between 2400 and 5000 rpm.

To “sharpen” the car even further, RENNTECH fine-tuned the CLK63 Black Series’
suspension, lowering the car 3/4″ and adding carbon-fiber strut braces front
and rear. To enhance mechanical grip in fast corners, RENNTECH also added
fully-adjustable camber bushings at all four corners. Aerodynamic stability is
also greatly enhanced with an adjustable carbon-fiber rear wing element and a
front splitter/rear diffuser combination to manage underbody airflow, building
usable downforce and (adjustable) aerodynamic balance at speed, while directing
cooling air to the Black Series’ huge AMG brake rotors - themselves enhanced
with high-performance pads and stainless-steel braided lines. The result is a
hard-core CLK63 from RENNTECH that does the unthinkable: it makes the standard
CLK63 seem a bit soft.

Contact RENNTECH for more.

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If you would like to know what they though about it, you should visit the Channel 4 website and read for yourself, as it is a very well written article with many useful information for potential buyers and fans in general. Here is a nice quote out of the article

500bhp at 6,800rpm, 465lb-ft of torque at 5,250rpm, 0-62mph in 4.3 seconds and a top speed that’s limited to 186mph. That’s 26bhp, 0.3 seconds and 31mph better than the regular CLK63 AMG. And when it goes on sale in the UK with right-hand drive later this year, it’s likely to cost something close to £100,000, which is £30,000 more.

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Press Release:

Stuttgart, Apr 19, 2007
With its sporty appearance and sumptuous level of appointments, the immediately available Sport Edition is a new highlight among the Coupés and Cabriolets of the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class. 18-inch light-alloy wheels in an exclusive design, AMG styling features in the exterior and bi-xenon headlamps as standard give this special model a particularly distinctive appearance. The sporty, exclusive atmosphere of the interior is especially characterised by the grippy AMG ergonomic sports steering wheel, aluminium-look sports pedals and special velour floor mats.
The letter combination CLK has denoted excitement and driving pleasure for many years. The new “Sport Edition” special model now makes the Coupés and Cabriolets of the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class even more desirable. Both externally and in the interior, the Sport Edition further upgrades the CLK models and makes them even more attractive and dynamic.

The exciting design of the CLK-Class is accentuated by muscular AMG styling features for an even more dynamic appearance. These include a front apron with more pronounced contours, as well as the rear apron and side skirts which typify AMG models. Large, 18-inch light-alloy wheels in a new, six twin-spoke design (front 225/40 R 18, rear 255/35 R18) further enhance the sporty appearance and contribute to driving pleasure. The same applies to the perforated front brake discs. The brake callipers of Sport Edition models bear the lettering “Mercedes-Benz”.

The special CLK Sport Edition models are equipped with bi-xenon headlamps including dynamic beam control, cornering lights with an integral foglamp function and a headlamp washer system as standard. The Active Light System is also available as optional equipment. A large, chrome-plated exhaust tailpipe and a special rear silencer provide a sonorous, sporty exhaust note.

Sporty, masculine features

The new Sport Edition is based on the already sporty configuration of the luxurious AVANTGARDE design and equipment line. In models equipped with an automatic transmission, an AMG sports steering wheel with upper sections of perforated leather and steering wheel shift paddles ensures an even more sporty touch. Depending on the engine variant, a further technical highlight is available in the form of the 7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission, the world’s only car transmission of this kind. Its seven gears can be shifted either automatically, via a manual shift programme or by means of steering wheel shift paddles as in the motor racing world. Moreover, 7G-TRONIC Sport reduces gearshift times by up to 30 percent.

The sporty atmosphere of the interior is accentuated by black upholstery in a combination of high-quality ARTICO man-made leather and fabric. A black leather interior is also available on request. Other sporty touches include a sports pedal cluster with an aluminium look and non-slip studs, as well as velour floor mats with silver-coloured edging.

The special models of the Mercedes-Benz CLK Sport Edition are available as Coupés and Cabriolets, with a choice of six powerful engine variants which are among the most economical in their class.

This attractive enhancement package provides a further individualisation option, and is only available for AVANTGARDE variants of the CLK models. The cost of this sporty equipment package is 3 332 Euro (incl. VAT).

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