Adding to the appeal of the already sports car-esque CLK-Class, Mercedes has announced today that both the CLK 500 Coupe and Cabriolet models will be receiving a new 285 kW/388 hp V8 engine. The newly developed 5.5-Liter V8 engine boasts a peak torque of 530 Nm, as opposed to the previous model's 460 Nm, the result of which includes an increase in acceleration from 0-62 mph in just 5.2 seconds (previous model: 5.9 seconds). Despite the power boost, fuel consumption remains between 11.4 and 11.5 l per km, matching the figures achieved by the former powerplant.

As if that wasn't enough, Mercedes has also announced today the addition of the sports and styling package. Inside, options of the package include leather multicontour seats, metallic paintwork, an AMG ergonomic sports steering wheel featuring shift paddles (with automatic transmission), and aluminum sports pedals, while exterior upgrades consist of 18-inch AMG light-alloy wheels, AMG front and rear aprons, AMG side skirts, an AMG spoiler lip on the trunk lid, and chromed AMG twin tailpipes. If you're interested, the sports and styling package is available for ordering immediately, with pricing in Germany set at EUR 4,402, including 16% VAT.

To learn more, keep scrolling to see photos of the new sports and styling package, followed by the full press release. Also, MBUSA has added the 2007 CLK-Class to their website, and although pricing and the "Build Your Own" features are currently pending, the list of specifications for the CLK-Class models is available.












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Sheer driving pleasure - CLK-Class with new V8 engine and attractive equipment package


Stuttgart, Jul 19, 2006
Bolstered by a new V8 engine developing 285 kW/388 hp, the CLK 500 Coupé and Cabriolet models now serve up sports car-esque driving pleasure. The newly developed 5.5-litre V8 engine boasts a peak torque of 530 Nm (outgoing model: 460 Nm), allowing the CLK-Class to deliver a virtuoso performance: the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h takes just 5.2 seconds (outgoing model: 5.9 seconds), while the top speed is 250 km/h (electronically limited). Despite the 26 per cent boost in power, NEDC combined fuel consumption remains at an impressive 11.4 – 11.5 l per 100 km, matching the excellent figure posted by the previous model.

Now customers can further upgrade their CLK models by adding the sports and styling package, which includes leather multicontour seats, metallic paintwork, an AMG ergonomic sports steering wheel with shift paddles (with the automatic transmission) and aluminium sports pedals. The six and eight-cylinder petrolengined versions with an automatic transmission boast the special 7G-TRONIC Sport seven-speed transmission (standard in the CLK 350 and 500). In terms of exterior features, the package comprises 18-inch AMG light-alloy wheels, AMG bodystyling – for the front and rear apron and the side skirt panels – as well as an AMG spoiler lip on the boot lid and a chromed AMG twin tailpipe. These visual enhancements lend both the Cabriolet and the Coupé an even more dynamic aura. Plus the sports suspension and perforated front brake discs make the CLK even more of a pleasure to drive. The sports and styling package is available now for € 4402.00 (incl. 16 % VAT).

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