RM Sotheby's Monterey (2018)

1998 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLK GTR

Bonhams The Goodwood Festival of Speed (2015)

1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Roadster

Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR

Mercedes-Benz

The history of Mercedes-Benz starts at the turn of the 20th century. The company&#39;s lineage begins with <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/benz-cie/">Benz &amp; Cie</a> and the Daimler Motor Corporation (DMG). Daimler introduced the Mercedes 35hp, an automobile named after the daughter of DMG dealer and associate Emil Jellinek, setting the precedent for the use of the name. In 1926, DMG and Benz merged to create Mercedes-Benz, with their first car released in the same year. In the years since its creation, Mercedes-Benz has become one of the world&#39;s premier automotive manufacturers, known for their high level of engineering as well as their luxury. The company also has a prestigious racing history, have participated in all sorts of motorsport competitions, and achieved notable victories in Formula 1 and Le Mans. Just a few of the company&#39;s&nbsp;storied historical models include the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/w198/300-sl-gullwing/">300 SL Gullwing</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/540k/">540K</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/600/">600</a>, and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w112/">300 SE</a>. Among the more notable modern cars are the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sls/">SLS</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/slr-mclaren/">SLR McLaren</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/clk-gtr/">CLK GTR</a>. Mercedes also continues to push forward with modern engineering, pursuing hybrid technologies with many of their new models, including the upcoming Formula 1 engined Mercedes-AMG Project One supercar.

The history of Mercedes-Benz starts at the turn of the 20th century. The company's lineage begins with Benz & Cie and the Daimler Motor…

CLK GTR

Mercedes-Benz CLK - W208

Mercedes-Benz CLK

In 1997, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the CLK. Based on the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/c/">C-Class</a>, the CLK was introduced as a mid-size, entry-level luxury car. Mercedes offered the CLK in two generations: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/w208/">W208 (1998-2003)</a> and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/w209/">W209 (2003-2009)</a>. The CLK was available as a coupe or convertible, and was offered with three different engines over the course of production (I4, V6, V8). AMG performance variants were available, as well as the hardcore <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/w209/clk-63-amg-black-series/">CLK 63 Black Edition</a>. Notable special editions include the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/w209/clk-dtm/">CLK DTM</a> as well as the legendary <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/w208/clk-gtr/">CLK GTR</a>.

In 1997, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the CLK. Based on the C-Class, the CLK was introduced as a mid-size, entry-level luxury car. Mercedes…

In order to be able to compete in the 1997 FIA GT Championship, Mercedes-Benz created the CLK GTR. Powered by a mid-mounted 6.9L V12 engine, the GTR was a race car for the road, featuring very little to connect it with its namesake <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/">CLK</a>. Extremely limited in production, only 20 coupes, 6 roadsters, and 2 prototypes were made.

In order to be able to compete in the 1997 FIA GT Championship, Mercedes-Benz created the CLK GTR. Powered by a mid-mounted 6.9L V12…

Mercedes-Benz CLK230 - W208

The CLK 230 was one of the first variants of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/w208/">W208 Mercedes-Benz CLK</a> to be introduced. Debuting for the 1998 model year, the CLK230 was offered in coupe or convertible body styles, and were powered by a 2.3L supercharged inline four engine. This 194hp engine was paired to a 5 speed automatic transmission, sending power to the rear wheels. Production of the CLK 230 coupe ended in 2002, but the convertible remained in production until 2003.

The CLK 230 was one of the first variants of the W208 Mercedes-Benz CLK to be introduced. Debuting for the 1998 model year, the CLK230 was…

CLK230 - W208

CLK 230

Mercedes-Benz CLK320 - W208

The CLK320 was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/">Mercedes-Benz CLK</a> that was introduced as part of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/w208/">First Generation W208 CLK</a>. Introduced in 1998, the CLK 320 was available as a <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/w208/clk-320/coupe/">Coupe</a> or <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/w208/clk-320/convertible/">Convertible</a>, and was powered by Mercedes&#39; M112 E32 engine. This 3.2L V6 engine generated 194hp, which it sent to the rear wheels via an automatic transmission. Production of the CLK 320 coupe ended in 2002, but production of the convertible version continued until 2003. The CLK 320 would continue life in the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/w209/">Second Generation CLK</a>, as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/w209/clk-320/">W209 CLK320</a>.

The CLK320 was a variant of the Mercedes-Benz CLK that was introduced as part of the First Generation W208 CLK. Introduced in 1998, the CLK…

CLK320 - W208

CLK 320

Mercedes-Benz CLK430 - W208

The CLK430 was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/">Mercedes-Benz CLK</a> that was unveiled as part of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/w208/">First Generation W208 CLK</a>. Introduced for the 1999 model year, the CLK 430 was available in Coupe and Convertible body styles, and was powered by Mercedes&#39; 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 <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/w209/clk-500/">W209 Mercedes-Benz CLK500</a>.

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…

CLK430 - W208

CLK 430

Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG - W208

The CLK55 AMG was a high performance variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/w208/">First Generation W208 Mercedes-Benz CLK</a> that was introduced in 2000. The CLK 55 AMG was available as a Coupe or Convertible, and was powered by Mercedes&#39; M113 5.4 engine. This handbuilt 5.4L V8 engine was built by Mercedes-AMG, and generated 342hp, which was sent to the rear wheels via a 5 speed autmatic transmission. Production of the W208 CLK55 AMG ended in 2002, although the model series would continue in the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/w209/">Second Generation W209 CLK</a>, as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/w209/clk-55-amg/">W209 CLK55 AMG</a>.

The CLK55 AMG was a high performance variant of the First Generation W208 Mercedes-Benz CLK that was introduced in 2000. The CLK 55 AMG was…

CLK55 AMG - W208

CLK 55 AMG

The first generation of <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/">Mercedes-Benz CLK</a>, known as the W208, was introduced for the 1998 model year. The CLK was mechanically based on the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/c/">Mercedes-Benz C-Class</a>, and was offered in coupe and convertible body styles. This series of rear wheel drive cars was offered in four main variants: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/w208/clk-230/">CLK230</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/w208/clk-320/">CLK320</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/w208/clk-430/">CLK430</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/w208/clk-55-amg/">CLK55 AMG</a>. Perhaps the best known W208 CLK variant is the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/w208/clk-gtr/">CLK GTR</a>. The GTR was created in order to homologate the CLK for the FIA GT Championship racing series. These limited production race-inspired cars shared almost no components with the standard road-going CLK, with notable exceptions being the front grill and headlights. Production of the first generation W208 CLK lasted until 2003, when it was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/w209/">Second Generation Mercedes-Benz W209 CLK</a>.

The first generation of Mercedes-Benz CLK, known as the W208, was introduced for the 1998 model year. The CLK was mechanically based on the…

CLK - W208

W208

Mercedes-Benz CLK - W209

The second generation of <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/">Mercedes-Benz CLK</a>, known as the W209, was introduced for the 2003 model year. Although previous generation (<a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/w208/">W208</a>) convertibles remained in production until end of 2003, the second generation W209 came onto the market in 2003. This second generation was slightly larger than its predecessor, and was offered in both convertible and coupe body styles. A range of variants were made, including the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/w209/clk-320/">CLK320</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/w209/clk-500/">CLK500</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/w209/clk-55-amg/">CLK55 AMG</a>. For 2006, Mercedes gave the CLK a facelift and a new range of engines, resulting in new variants: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/w209/clk-350/">CLK350</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/w209/clk-550/">CLK550</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/w209/clk-63-amg/">CLK63 AMG</a>. A hardcore performance version, known as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/w209/clk-63-amg-black-series/">CLK63 AMG Black Series</a>, was also built, but the most notable version was the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/w209/clk-dtm/">CLK DTM</a>, a special limited edition variant made to celebrate Mercedes&#39; championship victory in DTM (German Touring Cars). Production of the Mercedes-Benz CLK ended in 2009, although a few examples are known to have been sold for the 2010 model year.

The second generation of Mercedes-Benz CLK, known as the W209, was introduced for the 2003 model year. Although previous generation (W208)…

CLK - W209

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The first generation of <a href="MKT:2750" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/">Mercedes-Benz CLK</a>, known as the W208, was introduced for the 1998 model year. The CLK was mechanically based on the <a href="MKT:2981" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/c/">Mercedes-Benz C-Class</a>, and was offered in coupe and convertible body styles. This series of rear wheel drive cars was offered in four main variants: <a href="MKT:18729" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/w208/clk-230/">CLK230</a>, <a href="MKT:18730" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/w208/clk-320/">CLK320</a>, <a href="MKT:18731" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/w208/clk-430/">CLK430</a>, and <a href="MKT:18732" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/w208/clk-55-amg/">CLK55 AMG</a>. Perhaps the best known W208 CLK variant is the <a href="MKT:2751" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/w208/clk-gtr/">CLK GTR</a>. The GTR was created in order to homologate the CLK for the FIA GT Championship racing series. These limited production race-inspired cars shared almost no components with the standard road-going CLK, with notable exceptions being the front grill and headlights. Production of the first generation W208 CLK lasted until 2003, when it was replaced by the <a href="MKT:18728" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/w209/">Second Generation Mercedes-Benz W209 CLK</a>.

	Vehicle	Price	Date
	1998 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLK GTR RM Sotheby's Monterey (2018) Lot #241	$4,515,000 SOLD	Aug 25, 2018 2 years ago
	1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Roadster Bonhams The Goodwood Festival of Speed (2015) Lot #340	£1,513,500 SOLD	Jun 26, 2015 6 years ago

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