Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Strassenversion (1997)
Concept car · 1997 · Combustion
A GT1 racer barely disguised as a road car to satisfy the rulebook.
The CLK GTR Strassenversion (street version) existed to homologate Mercedes-AMG's dominant FIA GT1 racer for competition, which required a run of road-legal cars. Built by AMG, the road cars carried a naturally aspirated V12 in place of the racer's smaller unit and were once recognised as the most expensive production car in the world. Around 25-26 examples were produced, including a handful of roadsters.
Key facts
- Engine: 6.9L naturally aspirated V12
- Power: 612 hp at 6,800 rpm
- Basis: FIA GT1 homologation special
- Top speed: ~320 km/h (199 mph)
- Units built: ~25 road cars (20 coupes + ~6 roadsters)
Production
- Status: Limited run
- Road-going CLK GTR Strassenversion was built as a homologation run of 25 units (20 coupes, 5 roadsters) in 1998-1999.
- Revealed at 1997 Frankfurt Motor Show
Source: Wikipedia - Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR