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A new base
engine highlights 2006 for these 4-passenger coupes and
convertibles. CLK coupes have hardtop styling with no
middle roof posts. Convertibles have a power fabric top,
heated glass rear window, and roll bars in the rear headrests
designed to pop up in an impending rollover. Three model
levels are offered. Replacing the CLK320 and its 215-hp
3.2-liter V6 for 2006 is the CLK350 with a 268-hp
3.5-liter V6. Returning is the CLK500 with its 302-hp
V8. CLK350 and CLK500 are offered in both body
styles. Available for 2006 as a convertible only is the
high-performance CLK55 with a 362-hp V8 developed by
Mercedes' AMG performance arm. All CLKs have an
automatic transmission, a 5-speed in CLK55s, a 7-speed
in the others. All have a manual shift gate, with V8 models
also getting manual-shift steering-wheel buttons. All CLKs come with ABS and traction/antiskid control. Front
side airbags are standard; the convertibles' cover head and
torso. Coupes have curtain side airbags. Rear side airbags are
standard on CLK55s, optional on the others. CLK55s also include a sport suspension and 18-inch
wheels vs. the others' 17s. All models get a revised grille
and taillamps for '06. They come with Mercedes' TeleAid
assistance. Mercedes' COMAND video-screen control for audio
and available navigation and phone systems, is optional. So is
Mercedes' Keyless Go, which uses a pocket transmitter for
ignition and door-lock operation.
Fuel and
ignition system ME 2.8 engine
management. Integrated sequential multipoint fuel injection
and phased twin-spark ignition includes individual cylinder
control of fuel spray, spark timing and phase, and antiknock.
Electronic throttle. Two high-energy ignition coils and two
spark plugs per cylinder, with 100,000-mile spark plug
intervals.
Intake
system Helical high-pressure
supercharger with liquid-to-air intercooler and
electromagnetic clutch. 11.6 psi maximum boost.
Transfer
Case 2-speed, electronically
controlled via console switch. Display in instrument cluster
indicates selected transfer-case range.
Transmission Driver-adaptive
electronic 5-speed automatic. Touch Shift allows driver to
manually downshift and allow upshifts by nudging the shift
lever left or right from the Drive position. Shift into
Optimum Gear programming allows one-touch selection of the
best gear for maximum acceleration or engine braking by
holding the shift lever to the left of Drive for one second.
Display in instrument cluster indicates selected gear
range.
Drive
System Permanent full-time 4-wheel
drive, with 50/50 front/rear torque split and
electromechanically locking center, rear and front
differentials, sequentially activated by driver.123
Transfer
case ratio 0.87:1 normal range/2.16:1
low range.
Front and
rear axle ratio 4.38:1
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A new base
engine highlights 2006 for these 4-passenger coupes and
convertibles. CLK coupes have hardtop styling with no
middle roof posts. Convertibles have a power fabric top,
heated glass rear window, and roll bars in the rear headrests
designed to pop up in an impending rollover. Three model
levels are offered. Replacing the CLK320 and its 215-hp
3.2-liter V6 for 2006 is the CLK350 with a 268-hp
3.5-liter V6. Returning is the CLK500 with its 302-hp
V8. CLK350 and CLK500 are offered in both body
styles. Available for 2006 as a convertible only is the
high-performance CLK55 with a 362-hp V8 developed by
Mercedes' AMG performance arm. All CLKs have an
automatic transmission, a 5-speed in CLK55s, a 7-speed
in the others. All have a manual shift gate, with V8 models
also getting manual-shift steering-wheel buttons. All CLKs come with ABS and traction/antiskid control. Front
side airbags are standard; the convertibles' cover head and
torso. Coupes have curtain side airbags. Rear side airbags are
standard on CLK55s, optional on the others. CLK55s also include a sport suspension and 18-inch
wheels vs. the others' 17s. All models get a revised grille
and taillamps for '06. They come with Mercedes' TeleAid
assistance. Mercedes' COMAND video-screen control for audio
and available navigation and phone systems, is optional. So is
Mercedes' Keyless Go, which uses a pocket transmitter for
ignition and door-lock operation.
Fuel and
ignition system ME 2.8 engine
management. Integrated sequential multipoint fuel injection
and phased twin-spark ignition includes individual cylinder
control of fuel spray, spark timing and phase, and antiknock.
Electronic throttle. Two high-energy ignition coils and two
spark plugs per cylinder, with 100,000-mile spark plug
intervals.