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^ "209 series CLK-Class Convertibles, 2005 - 2009 | marsClassic".^ "2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK-class Cabriolet".^ "WORLD PREMIERE AT THE GENEVA MOTOR SHOW: THE NEW MERCEDES-BENZ CLK-CLASS CABRIOLET".^ "Mercedes-Benz CLK - News - Car and Driver".^ "Chassis and control systems: right on track | marsMediaSite".^ a b "World premiere at the Geneva Motor Show: The new Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Cabriolet | marsMediaSite".^ "Mercedes-Benz replaces CLK with E-class coupe".The following are the sales figures for the CLK in Europe and in the United States: Year Introduction of Sports and AMG Sports package.Introduction of CLK 550 and CLK 63 AMG models.The CLK 240, CLK 320, and CLK 55 AMG are replaced by newer models.New 7G-Tronic automatic transmission replaces the old 5G-Tronic system.Updated center console with improved layout and switches.COMAND 2.0 upgraded to DVD-based COMAND-APS system, introducing iPod integration.Exterior design changes including: redesigned front and rear bumpers, grille with three louvres instead of four, and restyled taillights.Handling improvements in the form of modified axle bearings and more direct steering Ī facelift was introduced in June 2005.The CLK 63 AMG was also used as a F1 safety car for the 20 seasons. In 2003, the CLK 55 AMG was used as a F1 safety car. The Elegance and Avantgarde models were also updated, now featuring nine-spoke 16-inch wheels, and five spoke 17-inch wheels respectively. An AMG Sports package was also available, featuring a restyled front bumper, a spoiler lip on the boot, and 18-inch wheels. In 2005, a Sports edition, based on the Avantgarde specification, was introduced and featured six-spoke 18-inch alloy wheels, cross-drilled brake rotors, and bi-xenon headlights. Elegance models feature green-tinted glass, a grey coloured grille, 7-spoke polished 16-inch alloy wheels, and wood interior trim, while Avantgarde models featured blue-tinted glass, a black coloured grille, 5-spoke 18-inch alloy wheels, aluminium interior trim, as well as stiffer springs, thicker anti-roll bars, and a 15 mm (0.6 in) lower ride height. Models were also offered in Elegance and Avantgarde specification. Standard equipment includes antilock brakes, electronic stability control, power seats, and dual-zone climate control.

Convertible models were originally manufactured by Karmann in Osnabrück in 2003, but production was later moved to Bremen, Germany in 2004. Convertible (A209) Ĭonvertible CLK models feature a three-layered electric soft top, that can be operated via the keyfob or at speeds up to 8 km/h (5 mph) in 20 seconds. The production version CLK was unveiled at the 2002 Geneva Motor Show. Īt introduction, a 3.2-litre V6, 5.0-litre V8, 5.4-litre V8, and 2.7L inline-5 diesel engine was available, which were all replaced by 2006. Compared to its predecessor, the second generation CLK is 61 mm (2.4 in) longer, 18 mm (0.7 in) wider, and 28 mm (1.1 in) taller. It also uses a three-link front suspension, and aluminium rear multi-link suspension. The C209/A209 CLK is based on the Mercedes W203 C-Class platform, and uses rack-and-pinion steering, instead of the recirculating ball design from the previous generation. In some cases, the Mercedes-Benz C205/A205 C-Class also replaced it with the 43 and 63 AMG versions being the sole example (as replacements for the CLK 55 and CLK 63). It was replaced by the Mercedes-Benz C207/A207 E-Class in 2010. The C209/A209 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class is the second generation of the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class range of mid-size / compact executive coupes produced between 20.
