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Want the more aggressive looks of an AMG without the extra power and huge jump in price? That's what the Sport Editions have traditionally been all about. Popping up on models that need a little something extra to create a bit of a stir in sales, they typically feature bodywork changes as well as upgraded wheel/tire/brake packs. The CLK is the latest model in the Mercedes-Benz range to get its own Sport Edition.
Available on CLK coupes and cabriolets in Europe, the package includes new front and rear fascias with more aggressive openings and lower lips, side skirts, bi-xenon headlamps, a chrome-plated exhaust tip with a unique muffler, and an AMG sports steering wheel inside. It also comes with 18-inch, split six-spoke light-alloy wheels and special brake callipers with "Mercedes-Benz" written on them in silver. Besides the revised exhaust, the only performance change is that the 7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission gets 30 percent quicker gearshifts. Price of the Sport Edition package is 3,332 Euros. The CLK Sport should be available by the time you read this. Check out the press release after the jump and a few larger photos in our gallery.
[Source: DaimlerChrysler]
Want the more aggressive looks of an AMG without the extra power and huge jump in price? That's what the Sport Editions have traditionally been all about. Popping up on models that need a little something extra to create a bit of a stir in sales, they typically feature bodywork changes as well as upgraded wheel/tire/brake packs. The CLK is the latest model in the Mercedes-Benz range to get its own Sport Edition.
Available on CLK coupes and cabriolets in Europe, the package includes new front and rear fascias with more aggressive openings and lower lips, side skirts, bi-xenon headlamps, a chrome-plated exhaust tip with a unique muffler, and an AMG sports steering wheel inside. It also comes with 18-inch, split six-spoke light-alloy wheels and special brake callipers with "Mercedes-Benz" written on them in silver. Besides the revised exhaust, the only performance change is that the 7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission gets 30 percent quicker gearshifts. Price of the Sport Edition package is 3,332 Euros. The CLK Sport should be available by the time you read this. Check out the press release after the jump and a few larger photos in our gallery.
[Source: DaimlerChrysler]
PRESS RELEASE:
Mercedes-Benz CLK Sport Edition: Exclusive Coupés and Cabriolets now even more dynamic and attractive
Stuttgart, Apr 19, 2007 - With its sporty appearance and sumptuous level of appointments, the immediately available Sport Edition is a new highlight among the Coupés and Cabriolets of the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class. 18-inch light-alloy wheels in an exclusive design, AMG styling features in the exterior and bi-xenon headlamps as standard give this special model a particularly distinctive appearance. The sporty, exclusive atmosphere of the interior is especially characterised by the grippy AMG ergonomic sports steering wheel, aluminium-look sports pedals and special velour floor mats.
The letter combination CLK has denoted excitement and driving pleasure for many years. The new "Sport Edition" special model now makes the Coupés and Cabriolets of the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class even more desirable. Both externally and in the interior, the Sport Edition further upgrades the CLK models and makes them even more attractive and dynamic.
The exciting design of the CLK-Class is accentuated by muscular AMG styling features for an even more dynamic appearance. These include a front apron with more pronounced contours, as well as the rear apron and side skirts which typify AMG models. Large, 18-inch light-alloy wheels in a new, six twin-spoke design (front 225/40 R 18, rear 255/35 R18) further enhance the sporty appearance and contribute to driving pleasure. The same applies to the perforated front brake discs. The brake callipers of Sport Edition models bear the lettering "Mercedes-Benz".
The special CLK Sport Edition models are equipped with bi-xenon headlamps including dynamic beam control, cornering lights with an integral foglamp function and a headlamp washer system as standard. The Active Light System is also available as optional equipment. A large, chrome-plated exhaust tailpipe and a special rear silencer provide a sonorous, sporty exhaust note.
Sporty, masculine features
The new Sport Edition is based on the already sporty configuration of the luxurious AVANTGARDE design and equipment line. In models equipped with an automatic transmission, an AMG sports steering wheel with upper sections of perforated leather and steering wheel shift paddles ensures an even more sporty touch. Depending on the engine variant, a further technical highlight is available in the form of the 7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission, the world's only car transmission of this kind. Its seven gears can be shifted either automatically, via a manual shift programme or by means of steering wheel shift paddles as in the motor racing world. Moreover, 7G-TRONIC Sport reduces gearshift times by up to 30 percent.
The sporty atmosphere of the interior is accentuated by black upholstery in a combination of high-quality ARTICO man-made leather and fabric. A black leather interior is also available on request. Other sporty touches include a sports pedal cluster with an aluminium look and non-slip studs, as well as velour floor mats with silver-coloured edging.
The special models of the Mercedes-Benz CLK Sport Edition are available as Coupés and Cabriolets, with a choice of six powerful engine variants which are among the most economical in their class.
This attractive enhancement package provides a further individualisation option, and is only available for AVANTGARDE variants of the CLK models. The cost of this sporty equipment package is 3 332 Euro (incl. VAT).
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