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Old 06-19-2009, 03:47 AM   #10
SoCalCLK
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Originally Posted by Chappy View Post
Check out the "official MBUSA" stats on the W208 vs. W209 here:

http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/#/cpoModelOverview/

It lists the 2002 CLK55 as having a 10.5:1 compression ratio with a 6,000rpm redline. The hp rating is 342@5500rpm.

It lists the 2003 CLK55 as having a 11.0:1 compression ratio with a 6,700rpm redline. The hp rating is 362@5750rpm.

Interestingly, both have a torque rating of 376 lb-ft.

The 0-60mph stats are listed as 4.9 for the W208 and 5.0 for the W209.
The curb weight is listed as 3,485 for the W208 and 3,635 (oink, oink) for the W209.
LOL, that little oink oink goes a long way. Hey no one said higher streght steel weighed less, right?
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