2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG

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.

By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2017

Sold for $472,500 at 2021 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction.
This vehicle is in the United States under a 'show or display' exemption and is limited to use of no more than 2,500 miles per year. It must be made available for inspection by NHTSA until the vehicle is not less than 25 years old.

The CLK DTM AMG, built on the C209-platform, was built to Bernd Schneider's Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters championship win in 2003. The cars were built to standards similar to those of the race cars but were still able to be driven on the road. Each of the DTM examples, including the 100 coupes and 80 cabriolets, was specially assembled by HWA AG, the engine forge and motorsports division under AMG's corporate umbrella.

The supercharged 5.4-liter V8 engine delivers 582 horsepower and backed by a Mercedes-Benz SpeedShift 5G-Tronic automatic transmission. Zero-to-sixty mph was accomplished in four seconds on its way to a top speed of 200 mph.

This CLK DTM AMG is one of five examples within North America.

By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2021