2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG Coupe

Germany's Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) has produced some of the best drivers in the world and some of the highest level of competition. Part of the sport's appeal is that the cars are production-based examples with similar appearances to road-going cars. Since 2000, Mercedes-Benz has won the Constructors' Championship nine times. To commemorate Bernd Schneider's championship in 2003, they built a limited-production DTM-inspired road car called the CLK DTM AMG. 80 cabriolets and 100 coupes were built and were closely modeled after the championship-winning CLK.

Power was supplied from a 5.4-liter M113 engine offering 582 horsepower and 590 lbs-ft of torque. Pistons, crankcase, valve gear, cooling system, intake ducting, supercharger, and exhaust were all revised, and the engine reportedly delivers 86% of its peak torque from only 2,000 RPM. Zero-to-sixty mph was accomplished in 3.9 seconds with the top speed electronically limited to 199 mph.

The CLK DTM AMG was given a five-speed speedshift paddle-actuated transmission, upgraded suspension, wider performance tires, and ceramic-composite front brakes. A carbon-fiber composite was used on the hood, doors, and other areas of the exterior, which featured flared wheel arches, a deep front valance, and rear wing. The interior was given one-piece carbon fiber bucket seats and drilled alloy pedals.

This particular example was purchased in 2016 under the Show and Display exemption and currently has just over 4,900 miles on its odometer.

By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2017