Mercedes-AMG engineers came up with the CLK GTR. There were
two variations. The first came from the race shop with a 6.0-liter V-12 engine that
produced approximately 600 horsepower. Later variations would see that number
climb to 630. A 6-speed sequential transmission handled shifting duty. The
driveline rested in a beautiful chassis made from an aluminum and carbon fiber
honeycomb monocoque. It was a force of nature, and it was built quickly. From
drawing board to the first race of the 1997 season, it took Mercedes-Benz 128
days to design, engineer, and build the car.
That's not to say it was a weapon right out of the box.
Early season fumbles meant the CLK GTR didn't make the podium until the fourth
round at the Nürburgring. After that, the car took five more wins, thereby
securing both the manufacturer and driver championships.
The second variation was built to compete at Le Mans, and
featured what was thought to be a more durable 6.0-liter V-8. That reasoning
proved untrue, as the 1998 24
Hours of Le Mans saw both of the entered CLK LMs bow out of the race
with engine failures.
Road cars like this one, however, retained the big V-12.
Mercedes-Benz built just 25 examples, and if the car is rare, seeing one driven
as intended is even more unique. Check it out, hear its glorious sounds, and
revel in the rarity in the video above.
source; http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1110545_enjoy-the-sights-and-sounds-of-the-mercedes-benz-clk-gtr
by Zach Bowman
http://www.boscheuropean.com
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