Mercedes-Benz CLK 230 A208
Year of manufacture: 1998
Power: 193 hp
Displacement: 2,295 cm3
Number of cylinders/valves: 4/4
Weight: 1,550 kg
Condition: operational
Catalogue number: 20
This model was the first generation of the Mercedes-Benz CLK, first showcased at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1993. Mercedes-Benz does not officially use the W208 designation since the CLK is not a sedan; however, W208 is commonly used as a collective term for the C208 (coupe) and A208 (convertible) models.
The Mercedes-Benz 208 series was produced as a coupe from mid-1997 until summer 2002, with around 100,000 units made. The convertible was produced from mid-1998 until spring 2003, with 21,000 units built. In September 1999, the model received a facelift with exterior updates.
Technically, the 208 series is based on the platform of the former C-Class (W202). Externally, the CLK derives from the CE 500 design study from the early 1990s, thus bearing a closer resemblance to the W210 series. The Mercedes CLK with a 2.3-liter supercharged engine delivers 142 kW at 5300 rpm. The top speed is 230 km/h. The CLK was equipped with 16-inch alloy wheels and 225/50 R16 tires, which combined with the suspension provided excellent driving dynamics.
Until September 1999, there were two equipment variants to choose from: Standard or Extra. The Standard equipment was further divided into two lines – Sport and Elegance. By the end of 1999, the Sport line was discontinued, and only the Elegance variant and the new Avantgarde line were available. Avantgarde was the successor to the Sport line but aimed to convey a sportier impression. In 2001, the Master Edition trim was introduced, and in the final production year, 2002, the Final Edition was available, which was offered only for the convertible.
