5 INCREDIBLE FACTS THAT MAKE THE MERCEDES-BENZ CLK GTR A TRUE MOTORSPORT ICON

In the adrenaline-fueled world of the FIA GT Championship, where speed and dominance reigned supreme, Mercedes-Benz unleashed its mighty creation, the CLK GTR, in 1997.

This fearsome machine was designed to conquer the racing circuits, with the road-legal versions serving as a mere nod to the regulations. As a result, a limited number of road-going versions (25 in total) were produced, making it a collector’s dream.

The CLK GTR won a total of 17 races with 17 pole positions and 14 fastest laps claimed.

5. The Birth of Dominance

Picture this: Manufacturers like Porsche and McLaren were ruling the GT Championship with their formidable race cars. The McLaren F1 GTR stood tall as the unrivaled champion, prompting Porsche to craft the formidable 911 GT1 as its competitor. Sensing an opportunity, Mercedes-Benz tapped AMG to create their own mighty contender, akin to the Porsche but with a striking resemblance to a road car.

4. Unmatched Performance

In just 128 days, AMG worked their magic, fueled by the acquisition of a McLaren F1 GTR that was used as a mule car. The F1’s bodywork was swiftly replaced by AMG’s own design, and the BMW S70 engine was ousted to make way for Mercedes’ own…