2003 Mercedes Benz
CLK430 Cabriolet Convertible - Only 31,419 miles - Sold for $58,350 new -
Car was just detailed - Needs absolutely nothing except you behind the steering
wheel - Owned by non-smokers - Stored winters, never seen salt. - It's just our
fun car – Must sacrifice for sons’ college tuition.
Engine 4,266-cc SOHC 24-valve 90° V-8. High pressure
die-cast alloy cylinder block, alloy heads.
Net power 275 hp @ 5,750 rpm
Net torque 295 lb-ft @ 3,000 - 4,000 rpm
Compression ratio 10.0:1
Fuel requirement Premium unleaded, 91 pump octane.
Fuel and ignition system ME 2.8 engine management. Integrated sequential
multipoint fuel injection and phased twin-spark ignition includes individual
cylinder control of fuel spray, spark timing and phase, and antiknock. Two
high-energy ignition coils and two spark plugs per cylinder and 100,000-mile
spark plug intervals. Electronically controlled throttle.
Intake system Magnesium 2-stage resonance intake manifold increases the
intake runner length at lower rpm for improved response.
Transmission Electronic 5-speed automatic with driver-adaptive control.
Touch Shift allows driver to manually downshift and allow upshifts by nudging
the shift lever to the left or right from the Drive position. Driver-selectable
winter mode starts vehicle moving in 2nd gear or a special second Reverse gear
to help improve take-off on slippery surfaces. Display in instrument cluster
indicates selected gear range.
Rear axle ratio 2.82:1
Traction Control & Stability Systems
Electronic
Stability Program (ESP) and Automatic Slip Control (ASR) Standard ESP
compares the driver's intended course, via steering and braking inputs, to the
vehicle's response, via lateral acceleration, rotation (yaw) and individual
wheel speeds. ESP then brakes individual front or rear wheels and/or reduces
excess engine power as needed to help correct understeer (plowing) or oversteer
(fishtailing). ESP incorporates the functions of ASR traction control, which
senses drive-wheel slip and individually brakes the slipping wheel or wheels
and/or reduces excess engine power until control is regained.
Chassis
Front suspension Independent double wishbone with triangular lower
control arms, antidive geometry and stabilizer bar. Separate gas-pressurized
shock absorbers and coil springs.
Rear suspension Independent 5-arm multilink with geometry for antilift,
antisquat and alignment control and stabilizer bar. Separate gas-pressurized
shock absorbers and coil springs.
Steering Recirculating-ball with power assist and hydraulic damper.
Turning Circle curb to curb 35.2 ft/10.7 m.
Steering Wheel turns lock-to-lock 3.2
Wheels Standard aluminum-alloy AMG ultrathin-spoke monoblock. 7.5Jx17
front and 8.5Jx17 rear.
Tires Steel-belted radial Standard 225/45ZR17 front and 245/40ZR17 rear,
high-performance.1
Brakes 4-wheel disc, front discs ventilated.
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 Upon sensing emergency braking via the speed at which the
driver presses the brake pedal, Brake Assist 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.
Braking effectiveness also depends on proper brake system maintenance, and tire
and road conditions.
1. Z-rated tires are optimized for performance driving
and may provide reduced ride comfort, increased tire noise, substantially
increased treadwear and greater susceptibility to damage compared with H-rated
tires.
Performance
Acceleration1 0-60 mph in 6.9 seconds.
Fuel Economy
EPA estimate2 18 mpg
Highway estimate3 24 mpg
Emission certification Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV)
Dimensions
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase 105.9 in/2,690 mm
Overall length 180.3 in/4,577 mm
Overall height 54.3 in/1,380 mm (top up)
Overall width 67.8 in/1,722 mm
Front track 59.3 in/1,505 mm
Rear track 58.0 in/1,474 mm
Coefficient of drag 0.32 (top up)
Curb weight 3,745 lb/1,700 kg
Interior Dimensions
Front headroom 37.5 in/953 mm
Rear headroom 36.5 in/928 mm
Front legroom 41.9 in/1064 mm
Rear legroom 27.4 in/697 mm
Front shoulder room 52.9 in/1,342 mm
Rear shoulder room 48.0 in/1,220 mm
Cabin capacity 75.8 cu ft/2,145 liters
Trunk capacity 9.4 cu ft/273 liters (top up), 5.7 cu ft/165 litres (top
down)
Exterior Features
Single-latch electric/hydraulic insulated all-season soft top with flush-bonded
glass rear window.
AMG-design sculpted front air dam, side skirts and rear apron.
Monochromatic color-keyed door handles. Blue-tinted glass.
Variable-focus halogen headlamps.
Halogen projector-beam front foglamps.
Single red rear foglamp.
Dual power mirrors, linked to driver's seat memory and automatically heated.
Auto-dimming left-side mirror. Parking-assist right-side mirror can be
programmed to tilt down upon shifting to Reverse.
Eccentric-sweep windshield wiper with heated washers.
Electrically heated rear window with automatic shutoff timer.
Locking & Security
SmartKey
remote central locking system uses redundant infrared and radio-frequency signals
for improved range, and rolling-code signal for protection from transmitter
cloning.
SmartKey uses an electronic code to unlock the steering column and ignition.
Removing SmartKey from ignition disables the engine computer to help prevent
unauthorized starting of the engine.
SmartKey remote control integrates door lock/unlock buttons, remote trunk
opener, removable valet key and panic alarm. Driver may selectively unlock only
the driver's door and fuel filler, or both doors plus the trunk and fuel filler.
SmartKey offers infrared-remote opening/closing of windows. Unlocking car activates
illuminated entry system.
Driveaway locking can be programmed to lock all the doors automatically when
the car reaches 9 mph.
Night security illumination uses the car's exterior lights to help illuminate a
path after parking.
Automatic antitheft alarm system with towaway protection, remote panic feature,
and automatic notification via Tele Aid.1
Integrated 3-button garage door control, compatible with HomeLink® components
and some other systems.
Emergency trunk release, located inside trunk and illuminated for 60 minutes
after trunk lid is closed.
Interior Features
CFC-free automatic climate control with dual temperature and airflow controls.
Integrated electrostatic dust filter/activated charcoal filter.
REST mode can ventilate cabin or help keep cabin warmer using residual heat for
up to 30 minutes after car is turned off.
Multifunction steering wheel provides convenient, additional controls for basic
functions of audio system and optional phone, plus operation of multifunction
display.
Power front windows, each with one-touch express-up/down.
Power rear quarter windows, each with one-touch express-down. All four windows
can be raised or lowered at once via power top switch.
Fine mesh wind deflector, attachable over rear seat area.1
Telescoping steering column.
Electronic cruise control.
Auto-dimming rearview mirror.
Delayed-shutoff courtesy lamps.
Front passenger reading lamp. Dual illuminated vanity mirrors.
Front center armrest with illuminated lower storage compartment.
Folding rear center armrest.
Storage pockets in both doors. Dash pocket. Retractable dual front cupholder
with wood-trimmed cover. Parcel net in right front footwell.
Variable trunk compartment (allows soft-top well to be used for cargo when top
is up).
1. Rear seats cannot be occupied while wind deflector is
in place.
Seating & Trim
10-way power front seats, each with 3-position memory.
Courtesy folding feature power-glides seats forward for easier access to
rear-cabin, then returns seats to previous position.
Individual rear seating for two passengers.
Premium leather upholstery on all seating surfaces (including head restraints
and front seatbacks) plus door trim inserts. Leather-trimmed steering wheel and
shift knob.
Velour floor carpeting and floor mats.
Black birdseye maple trim on doors, dash, front console and shift gate.
Audio, Navigation and Communication
Bose® sound system with 6 speakers plus Bose Nd® Neodymium Iron Boron
high-efficiency woofer, and automatic speed-sensitive volume adjustment.
AM/FM stereo/weatherband radio with scan and dual-sensitivity seek tuning,
concealed autoreverse cassette player with music search, and antitheft coding.
In-dash operating panel integrates controls and displays for radio, cassette
player, optional CD changer and optional portable digital telephone.
Fiber-optic network offers precise, high-speed communication among components.
Factory preparation for optional CD changer and cellular phone using
fiber-optic network.
Tele Aid uses Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites to pinpoint the
current location of your vehicle, plus a cellular link to provide 24-hour
contact to the Tele Aid monitoring service for dynamic location-based services
such as emergency aid (SOS button), information (i-button) or connection to
Roadside Assistance (wrench button). If your air bags deploy or the seat-belt
Emergency Tensioning Device is activated, your vehicle automatically notifies
the Tele Aid Response
Center. Through the
optional Automatic Alarm Notification you'll be contacted every time the
antitheft alarm is activated. Tele Aid also includes Stolen Vehicle Recovery,1
and Remote Door Unlock.2
Instrumentation
Electronic analog speedometer, tachometer, fuel and gauges for fuel level and
coolant temperature.
Electronic digital quartz clock, outside temperature indicator, and display of
Touch Shift gear selection.
Light grey instrument faces.
Multifunction display in speedometer face can be scrolled via steering-wheel
controls to show odometer, resettable trip meter, trip computer, Flexible
Service System, oil level, digital speed readout, radio/cassette status, CD
status1, phone status1, next navigation instruction1
and driver-programmable vehicle settings, plus reminder and malfunction
messages.
Flexible Service System calculates and displays distance remaining to next
basic maintenance service based on actual driving conditions, some indicators
of oil condition, and engine loads, rpm and operating temperatures.
Audible reminders to release parking brake and to switch off headlamps.