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1998 CLK 430 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Series

CLK

Model

CLK 430

Modification

CLK 430 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC

Body Type

Coupe

Start of production

1998, June

End of production

1999, Aug

Emission standard

Euro 3

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

62 l 16.38 US gal
13.64 UK gal

Engine displacement

4266 cm³ 260.33 cu. In.

Power

279 hp (at 5750 rpm)

Torque

400 Nm (at 3000 rpm) 295.02 lb. ft (at 3000 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

5 G-TRONIC

Kerb weight

1480 kg 3262.8 lbs

Length

4567 mm 179.8 in

Width

1722 mm 67.8 in

Doors

2

Seats

4

Wheel rims

7 J x 16

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

NEDC

- Urban

16.6 l/100 km 14.17 US mpg
17.02 UK mpg

- Extra urban

8 l/100 km 29.4 US mpg
35.31 UK mpg

- Combined

11.2 l/100 km 21 US mpg
25.22 UK mpg

CO2 Emissions

Emission standard

Euro 3

NEDC

263 g/km

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

6.4 sec

0 - 60 mph

6.1 sec

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.31

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M 113.943

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

4266 cm³ 260.33 cu. In.

Power

279 hp (at 5750 rpm)

Torque

400 Nm (at 3000 rpm) 295.02 lb. ft (at 3000 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Valves per cylinder

3

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

89.9 mm 3.54 in

Piston Stroke

84 mm 3.31 in

Compression ratio

10

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

8 l 8.48 US qt
7.04 UK qt

Coolant

11 l 11.66 US qt
9.68 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4567 mm 179.8 in

Width

1722 mm 67.8 in

Width including mirrors

1960 mm 77.17 in

Height

1380 mm 54.33 in

Wheelbase

2690 mm 105.91 in

Front track

1505 mm 59.25 in

Rear (Back) track

1474 mm 58.03 in

Front overhang

860 mm 33.86 in

Rear overhang

1017 mm 40.04 in

Turning diameter

10.7 m 35.1 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

5 G-TRONIC

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Disc

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Coil spring, Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

- Rear

Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer

Tire size

- Front

205/55 R 16

- Rear

225/50 R 16

Wheel rims

7 J x 16

Rear wheel rims

8 J x 16

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1480 kg 3262.8 lbs

Max. weight

1960 kg 4321.1 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

420 l 14.83 cu ft

- Max. roof load

480 kg 1058.2 lbs

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Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) CLK 430 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC is made in 1998 1999