The Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR was a supercar icon of the 90s. So many aspects of this car made it so famous, but its rarity was one of the main reasons why it gained so much notoriety. Only 26 of these cars were made and their price continues to rise with each passing year.
With that in mind, HotCars digital artist Rostislav Prokop has given the CLK-GTR a modern makeover, so let’s dig deeper into this unique beast and analyze this set of renderings.
The CLK-GTR is an old supercar
This supercar was a high-tech car in the 90s. It also had world-class power even by modern standards thanks to its AMG-tuned 6.9-liter V12 engine that produced 604 hp and 572 lb- ft of torque By today’s standards, this car wouldn’t be a top dog. But Prokop has given us a new CLK-GTR that would probably be the most sought-after supercar in the world if it went into production.
The new Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR supercar
One aspect of the original CLK-GTR that many enthusiasts disliked was the front end, which almost looked like a standard E-Class. No one will complain that the front end of the new version looks like a standard Mercedes, though.
This new car has a sleek, one-piece design at the front, wide, low and very aggressive. The headlights are U-shaped LEDs and complement the body style. This new CLK-GTR looks so aggressive that you might even be surprised if you saw it in the rearview mirror.
The artistic side of the CLK-GTR
The side of this CLK-GTR is simply stunning with its aerodynamic curves and low profile front to back. It has a mix of sharp angles and smooth curves that give it a really artistic and futuristic feel. The greenhouse is modest and blends into the rear engine hood. The rear end of the original was not a work of art, but in this example, the entire rear of the car curves in a gentle arc and contains lights, a spoiler and a diffuser worthy of a modern supercar.
How much is the Mercedes CLK GTR worth?
A CLK-GTR would put you back in the $8.5 million ballpark now. A new version would be cheaper, but still compete with the price of one Bugatti Chiron SS 300+. It should also rival the 300+ for power, so perhaps an upgraded version of the AMG-One’s 1,800bhp powertrain could do justice to this fantasy supercar.
Is the CLK GTR Street legal?
In 1997 Mercedes-Benz and AMG produced this racing car to compete in the FIA GT Championships. Mercedes-Benz produced it as a racing car, but due to championship rules, there had to be a street car as well. And so, the Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR Straßenversion (German for Street Version) was born. The road-legal car shared many components from the original race car, making it a powerful and highly sought-after supercar.
