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COLOR="#7B2021"><IMG SRC="../images/04mercedesheader.gif" WIDTH="450" HEIGHT="89" ALT="2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK road test review"><BR> </FONT><FONT FACE="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="1" COLOR="#CCCC99">by</FONT><FONT FACE="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="1"> </FONT></B><FONT FACE="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="1"><B><A HREF="../../../meetthepress/index.html"><FONT COLOR="#CCCC99">Bob Plunkett</FONT></A> </B></FONT></P> </DIV></TD></TR><TR><TD valign="top" BGCOLOR="#CCCC99"><P><FONT FACE="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2"><IMG SRC="../images/2004_CLK_Cabriolet-IMG_995.jpg" WIDTH="200" HEIGHT="133" ALIGN="LEFT" BORDER="1" alt="2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK ">A cloth soft top, in multiple layers draped over an aluminum frame, quickly tucks beneath a metal bonnet by motorized means. With the top down, CLK convertibles look slick and aggressive as the bonnet shows nacelle blisters trailing behind rear seatbacks like ones once worn by vintage race cars.</FONT></P> <P><FONT FACE="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">Also posed behind rear seatbacks are loop-like roll bars that can pop up instantly if on-board motion sensors detect potential roll-over movement.</FONT><FONT FACE="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">The convertible conversion is controlled by a one-touch switch mounted on the console, but it also operates remotely from a button on the key fob.</FONT></P> <P><FONT FACE="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">Compared against original CLK Class convertibles, which debuted as 1999 models, the new 2004 editions measure larger in all physical dimensions.</FONT><FONT FACE="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">Wheelbase stretches an inch longer and the length runs 2.4 inches greater, while the width grows by more than half an inch and the height rises by 1.6 inches. These figures point to more space in the passenger compartment.</FONT></P> <P><FONT FACE="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">And the platform -- adapted from chassis underpinning Mercedes compact-size C Class cars -- measures stronger and stiffer for a 40 percent improvement in torsional rigidity.</FONT></P><P><FONT FACE="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">Independent suspension elements from the C Class were revamped and tuned for tighter control and sporty traits. Components include a three-link design up front with MacPherson struts, while at the rear there's a five-link arrangement, plus a stabilizer bar mounted fore and aft.</FONT></P><P><FONT FACE="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">Steering mechanism switches to a direct and responsive rack and pinion system, and there are devices aboard to stabilize forward movement and tire traction, plus smart brakes with anti-lock control system (ABS) and multiple air bags to cushion the human cargo including new seat-mounted air bags for shielding head and thorax regions of riders in the two front seats.</FONT></P><P><FONT FACE="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">Nomenclature for CLK Class convertibles conforms to the alphanumeric designations employed by Mercedes for all of its vehicles, with the class size defined by alphabetical letters and the engine volume expressed in liters and translated into three digits.</FONT></P> <P><FONT FACE="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">Thus, the CLK320 Cabriolet takes its name from the CLK Class of mid-size two-doors and its 3.2-liter V6 engine turns into the numbers 320.</FONT><FONT FACE="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">Likewise with the CLK500 Cabriolet and its 5.0-liter V8 or the CLK55 AMG Cabriolet with the forceful 5.5-liter V8.</FONT></P> <P><FONT FACE="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">The Mercedes V6 -- which has a single overhead cam plus an electronic throttle called "adaptive accelerator" -- makes 215 hp.</FONT></P> <P><FONT FACE="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">That adaptive accelerator, linked to a computer, adjusts the throttle to fit a driver's individual style.</FONT><FONT FACE="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">For the CLK500 the single-cam V8 reaches to 302 hp, while the larger V8 in CLK55 AMG pumps out 369 hp.</FONT></P> <P><FONT FACE="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">Transmission for all three engines is the impressive Mercedes five-speed automatic, which brings clutch-less shifts through a TouchShift stick. To-and-fro movements of the lever allow a driver to step up or down the gear ladder one notch at a time with the control of a manual stick.</FONT></P> <P><FONT FACE="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2"><IMG SRC="../images/2004_CLK_Cabriolet-IMG_996.jpg" WIDTH="200" HEIGHT="134" ALIGN="RIGHT" BORDER="1" alt="2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK Interior">A new design for the cabin draws on fine leathers and glossy polished hardwoods plus an eight-speaker Bose audio system. Individual seats feel firm and comfortable and the buckets in front adjust in multiple directions and feature strong side bolsters. </FONT></P> <P><FONT FACE="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">The new instrument panel with analog gauges ringed in chrome focuses on a large speedometer in center spot flanked by a tachometer on the right and a big clock to the left.</FONT><FONT FACE="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">High-tech Mercedes equipment may be added optionally, such as Keyless Go, Distronic adaptive cruise control, Parktronic distance sensors, bi-xenon headlamps and a DVD-based navigation system.</FONT></P> <P><FONT FACE="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">Expect MSRP figures for new CLK Class convertibles to extend from $50,000 to $76,000.</FONT></P> <P><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><B>Click <A HREF="http://mbusa.com/brand/container.jsp?/models/class_overview.jsp&modelCode=clk_class_main" TARGET="_blank" title="More Information on the Mercedes CLK"><font color="#990000">here</font></A> for more information on the Mercedes CLK.<br> For the Mercedes Benz 2004 Model Guide: <a href="../../2004newcarmodelguide/mercedesbenz.htm" title="ROAD & TRAVEL's 2004 Mercedes Benz Model Guide"><font color="#990000">Click Here</font></a> <span class="style25 style28"><strong> <font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">(...<a href="mercedesbenzclk.htm"><FONt color="#990000">BACK</FONT></a>)</font></strong></span></B></FONT></P> </TD></TR></TABLE> </DIV> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr></table> <TABLE WIDTH="100%" BORDER="0" CELLSPACING="0" CELLPADDING="5" ALIGN="center">   <FORM METHOD=GET action="http://www.google.com/custom" target="_top"> <INPUT TYPE=hidden NAME=ie VALUE=UTF-8> <INPUT TYPE=hidden NAME=oe VALUE=UTF-8> <TR> <TD WIDTH="75%" HEIGHT="2" ALIGN="center" bgcolor="#ca2613"> <div align="left"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="http://www.roadandtravel.com/company/companylanding/contact-us.htm" title="Contact Us" class="nav" target="_blank">Contact Us</a></font><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#FFFFFF"> | </font><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="http://www.roadandtravel.com/company/marketing/privacypolicy.htm" class="nav">Privacy Policy</a></font><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#FFFFFF"> | </font><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="http://www.roadandtravel.com/company/advertising/adrates.html" class="nav">Advertise with Us</a></font><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#FFFFFF"> | </font><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="http://www.roadandtravel.com/company/marketing/presskit.htm" class="nav">Press Kit</a></font><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#FFFFFF"> | </font><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="http://www.roadandtravel.com/speakersbureau/speakers%20bureau.htm" class="nav">Interviews</a></font><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#FFFFFF"> | </font><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="http://www.roadandtravel.com/sitemap/index.htm" class="nav">Site Map</a> </font><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#FFFFFF">| </font><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="http://visitor.constantcontact.com/optin.jsp?v=0016ynqZbqgszHrHYFxpxE0DrmEq-7_6t06" target="_blank" class="nav">Free Newsletter</a> </font><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#FFFFFF">| </font><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="http://www.roadandtravel.com/company/backissues/backissues.html?customerid=12387" class="nav">Back Issues</a></font></div></TD></TR> <TR> <TD WIDTH="75%" HEIGHT="30" ALIGN="center" bgcolor="#ca2613"><font color="#FF9900"><b><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#FFFFFF">Copyright ©2008 ROAD & TRAVEL Magazine. 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