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specifications
The 2008 CLK550 Coupe
MSRP $55,675*
Chassis
Sport suspension Standard lowered sport suspension. Shorter, firmer front and rear coil springs. Sport-tuned front and rear gas-pressurized shock absorbers. Lowered ride height.
Front suspension Independent 3-link with antidive geometry and stabilizer bar.
Rear suspension Independent 5-arm multilink with geometry for antisquat and alignment control. Stabilizer bar.
Steering type Rack-and-pinion with vehicle-speed-sensitive power assist and integrated hydraulic damper.
Turning circle 35.3 ft curb-to-curb.
Wheels 18" AMG 5-twin-spoke, 7.5x18 front — 8.5x18 rear.1
Tires 225/45 ZR17 front and 245/40 ZR17 rear, high performance.1
Brakes Dual-circuit power-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes. 13.6" perforated composite front discs. 11.8" internally ventilated rear discs. 4-piston fixed front and dual-piston fixed rear calipers.
Antilock Braking System (ABS) ABS senses impending wheel lockup under heavy braking and pumps the front brakes individually or the rear brakes together (to help maintain stability) as needed up to 30 times per second, to prevent lockup and maintain steering ability.
Brake Assist Brake Assist senses emergency braking via the speed at which the driver presses the brake pedal and immediately applies maximum available power boost, potentially reducing the overall stopping distance by eliminating the delay caused by a common human tendency not to brake hard enough, soon enough. Letting up on the brake pedal releases Brake Assist.2
Note: Actual vehicles and specifications may vary.
1. Lower aspect ratio tires and accompanying wheels provide substantially increased treadwear, increased tire noise and reduced ride comfort. Serious wheel and tire damage may occur if the vehicle is operated on rough or damaged road surfaces or upon encountering road debris or obstacles. These tires are not designed for use on snow and ice. Winter tires mounted on appropriately sized and approved wheels are recommended for driving in those conditions.
2. Braking effectiveness also depends on proper brake system maintenance, and tire and road conditions.
* MSRP includes $775 transportation and handling charge and excludes all taxes, title/documentary fees, registration, tags, Mercedes-Benz Dealer prep, labor and installation charges, insurance, optional equipment and accessories, certificate of compliance or non-compliance fees, and finance charges. Actual prices may vary by dealer.
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