CLK 430 Cabriolet
  • Design name
    A 208 E 43
  • Type
    208.470
  • Production period
    11.1997 / 07.1999 - 03.2003
  • Note on production period
    production start-up pre-production series / standard production - end of production
  • Combustion principle
    four-stroke petrol (with manifold injection and emission control system with closed-loop 3-way catalyst)
  • Configuration
    front, longitudinal; vertical
  • Engine type
    M 113 E 43 / 113.943
  • Number of cylinders / arrangement
    8 / 90° V; light-alloy block
  • Bore x Stroke
    89.9 x 84.0 mm
  • Total displacement
    4266 cc
  • Compression ratio
    10.0
  • Rated output
    205 kW / 279 hp at 5750 rpm
  • Rated torque
    400 Nm at 3000 - 4400 rpm
  • Number of valves / arrangement
    2 intake, 1 exhaust / V-shaped overhead
  • Valve operation
    1 overhead camshaft per cylinder bank
  • Camshaft drive
    double roller chain
  • Fuel system
    microprocessor controlled injection system with hot-film air mass sensor (Bosch ME engine management)
  • Fuel tank: position / capacity
    in front of the rear axle / 62 l
  • Frame design
    steel unit body
  • Front-wheel suspension
    double wishbone
  • Rear-wheel suspension
    multilink suspension
  • Front springs
    coil springs, torsion bar stabiliser
  • Rear springs
    coil springs, torsion bar stabiliser
  • Shock absorber front/rear
    gas-pressure shock absorbers
  • Steering
    recirculating-ball power steering
  • Brake system (foot brake)
    hydraulic dual-circuit brake system with vacuum booster, antilock system and Brake Assist; disc brakes front (internally ventilated) and rear
  • Parking brake (hand brake)
    mechanical (foot-operated), acting on rear wheels
  • Wheels
    light-alloy wheels
  • Wheel rims
    7 1/2 J x 17 H 2
  • Tires
    225/45 R 17 91 W
  • Driven wheels
    rear wheels
  • Drivetrain
    divided cardan shaft
  • Gearing
    5-speed automatic transmission
  • Availibility
    as standard
  • Shifting
    central floor gear shift lever
  • Clutch
    hydraulic torque converter with lock-up clutch (governed)
  • Transmission type
    planetary gear system
  • Gear ratios
    I. 3.59; II. 2.19; III. 1.41; IV. 1.0; V. 0.83; R. 3.16
  • Final drive ratio
    2.87
  • Maximum speed
    250 km/h (electronically governed)
  • Acceleration 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fuel consumption
    17.7 / 9.0 / 12.2 l
  • by Guideline
    93/116/EC; figures apply to City (urban) / EUDC (extra-urban) / NEDC (New European Driving Cycle, average from <36.8%> City and <63.2%> EUDC)
  • Wheelbase
    2690 mm
  • Front / rear track
    1505 / 1474 mm
  • Length
    4567 mm
  • Width
    1722 mm
  • Height
    1382 mm
  • Kerb weight
    1755 kg
  • by Guideline
    EC 92/21 (including driver, 68 kg, and baggage, 7 kg; tank 90 % full)
  • Gross weight
    2080 kg
  • Units produced
    20,467
  • Prices
    08.1999: DM 112,172.00
    01.2000: DM 113,332.00
    01.2001: EUR 58,580.00 (DM 114,572.52)
    01.2002: EUR 59,276.00
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