The CLK430 was a variant of the Mercedes-Benz CLK that was unveiled as part of the First Generation W208 CLK. Introduced for the 1999 model year, the CLK 430 was available in Coupe and Convertible body styles, and was powered by Mercedes' M113 E43 engine. This 4.3L V8 engine generated 275hp, which it sent to the rear wheels via an automatic transmission. Production of the CLK430 ended in 2003, when the model series was discontinued, and replaced by the W209 Mercedes-Benz CLK500.