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MERCEDES-BENZ ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN DEBUT OF 2001 CLK55 AMG AT CHICAGO AUTO SHOW |
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AutoWorld.com - David Lee Fastest Production Mercedes-Benz Is Race-Bred and Street-Ready  Mercedes-Benz is debuting a new limited-production model, the 2001 CLK55 AMG, at the Chicago Auto Show. This high-performance variant of the popular CLK coupe will become the fastest-ever production car from Mercedes Benz when it goes on sale this fall. Modified for Mercedes by AMG, the CLK55 accelerates from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just over five seconds. CLK55 Safety Car - The Only Formula One Car That's Never Passed Sharing the spotlight at thc Chicago Show with the road-going CLK55 AMG is a modified version of the ear, which was the official Safety Car of the Formula One racing circuit last year. Mercedes-Benz powered Mika Hakkinen to his second straight F 1 World Championship in 1999, and he will defend the title on September 24 in Indianapolis when F1 racing returns to the U.S. this year for the first time in nine years. C-Class Special Edition for the Individualist  Get A Quick Quote Here Further attesting to the auto company's unique ability to individualize special cars for a wide range of discerning clients, Mercedes-Benz wi]] also debut special-edition versions of its popular C-Class sedan and SLK coupe/roadster. All C-Class Special Editions come in Brilliant Silver metallic (regularly a $610 option) and unique black/gray leather upholstery with gray stitching (normally $1,325 for single-tone). The package also includes a black/gray leather sport steering wheel and shift knob, a glass sunroof, folding rear seats, a power passenger seat, embossed stainless steel door sills, and special floor mats.  The C-Class Special Editions also receive the Sport Package (normally $900) which includes higherrate springs, tauter shock absorbers, 7xl6-inch wheels, 205/55R-16 performance tires, telescopic steering column, leather sport seats and special interior and exterior trim. Additionally, the K2 package (normally $1,795) is included on C280 Special Editions, combining the integrated StarTAC digital telephone and six4isc CD changer. Ordinarily, a C-Class with all of these options would add $4,000 - 5,000 to the price of the vehicle. However, the Special Edition package costs $1,200 on the C230 Kompressor, and for the C280, the package adds $1,600, representing a remarkable value on an already value-laden automobile. SLK limited edition - The Last Run for 2000  Celebrating a successful 2000 model year before the spring arrival of the 2001 SLK line, the limited edition SLK230 Kompressor will be produced in special-order Obsidian Black metallic paint, with a combination Oyster/Charcoal two-tone leather interior.  Features unique to the limited edition include six-spoke, 7.5xl7-inch, EVO II-design lightweight alloy wheels and 245/45R-17 tires; Oyster/Charcoal leather shift knob; special badging and floor mats; and a commemorative key chain. In addition, limited edition SLK230s will include the K2 package as well (a digital StarTAC cellular telephone and an integrated CD changer for the Bose audio system). Finishing the package, the exhaust is capped off by a polished stainless steel tip. The entire package is a no-cost option - roughly $4,200 worth of equipment for free, bringing even more value to the affordable two-seater. - Autoworld.com Back to Today's News |
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