Mercedes-Benz CLR

The Mercedes-Benz CLR was a Le Mans Prototype racing car created for the 1999 race.

Specifications

Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive, carbon fiber and aluminium honeycomb monocoque

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Mercedes-Benz V8 (GT 108 C) engine, 5721 cc, electronically controlled ignition and injection system (Bosch Motronic)

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X-Trac, unsynchronised, six-speed gearbox with magnesium casing

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Front suspension: Double wishbones with push rod activation of the spring and shock absorber suspension units, attached directly to monocoque with pick-ups

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Rear suspension: Double wishbones with push rod activation of the spring and shock absorber suspension units, attached directly to gearbox casing with pick-ups.

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18" diameter undivided magnesium wheels

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Bridgestone Potenza Tires

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Length: 4893 mm, Width: 1999 mm, Height: 1012 mm, Wheelbase: 2670 mm, Weight: 921 kg

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