Anyone race a CLK 320?
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Re: Anyone race a CLK 320?
I've not raced them, but I've driven both the CLK 320 and the CLK 430. The 430 is pretty fast, and would probably take my unmodded roadster. The 320 is a bit slower, and I'd have a shot at taking it, though I'd lose off of the line.
An unmodded TT 225 coupe would probably take either, though the CLKs would give it a run for the money. Chip any of the 225s, and they'd likely take the CLKs. But again, the CLKs are quick cars. The handling is surprisingly good too, especially the 430.
An unmodded TT 225 coupe would probably take either, though the CLKs would give it a run for the money. Chip any of the 225s, and they'd likely take the CLKs. But again, the CLKs are quick cars. The handling is surprisingly good too, especially the 430.
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The CLK sucks
Have driven my friend's CLK430, not 320. Plenty of power, but the handling sucks. I think my Saab 9000 Aero can handle better than that. The throttle doesn't respond until after it has been pressed a little and the steering was quite numb.
I also went to a track event with him. I could outcorner him quite easily with the Boxster. On the straights, he could stay ahead of me, but only barely and mostly because his car has a lot more low end torque that allows him to build up speed early. On the windy sections, his car was no match. He also had problems with his brake fluid light coming on. Evidently these cars are not quite track ready out of the box. Maybe a true AMG version would fix that.
Overall, I'm not impressed.
I also went to a track event with him. I could outcorner him quite easily with the Boxster. On the straights, he could stay ahead of me, but only barely and mostly because his car has a lot more low end torque that allows him to build up speed early. On the windy sections, his car was no match. He also had problems with his brake fluid light coming on. Evidently these cars are not quite track ready out of the box. Maybe a true AMG version would fix that.
Overall, I'm not impressed.
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