23rd November, 2005
The CLK-Class has won honours at the annual Australia’s Best Cars
Awards, with judges voting it the best sports car over $57,000.
Horst von Sanden, managing director responsible for Mercedes Car Group said:
“The CLK-Class is a highly desirable sports car and with the performance figures
of the new V6 CLK 350, it is sure to be a very popular choice for luxury sports
car buyers in Australia. The CLK-Class has been very successful and we are
pleased with the conclusions the judges have made.”
The all new six-cylinder CLK 350 has an
output of 200kW and 350 Nm of torque, making it one of the most powerful V6
engines in its displacement class. A seven-speed automatic transmission
(7G-TRONIC) is standard allowing fuel consumption to be improved significantly
over its predecessor.
Customer deliveries began in August for the CLK 350 Coupe and over one
hundred customers have already taken delivery. Its predecessor, the CLK 320
Coupe has enjoyed sales close to 2,000 units since mid 2002.
The judges, who included representatives from Australia’s motoring organisations,
concluded that the CLK set the benchmark in a number of key areas.
“The CLK 350’s considerable price tag brings significant savings over other
top types while its fiscal advantage firms with lower ongoing outlays,
depreciation losses and fuel consumption. This category’s weightings indicate
that design and functionality are valued even more than outstanding on-road
attributes. Its seats appeal to a broader audience courtesy of their superior shape and
comfort, accessibility to the rear row is simple and the four-seater’s design
offers handy room for passengers and cargo. Along with its German associates
the Benz build quality is exceptional. Points of difference over those same rivals
include fewer emissions and a full size spare wheel. CLK 350 owners gain
user-friendly controls and underlying levels of safety.
They’ll also gain a car with exceptional ride and smoothness. The new 3.5-litre
engine and seven-speed auto is a welcome addition for enthusiasts,” the judges concluded.
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ROAD TEST Audi S4 (2004)
Let's keep it simple ...... the S4 is a powerful car!
It provides 253 kW of amazement!
18th October, 2004
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