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