The first-generation Mercedes CLK AMG turned an elegant two-door coupe into a genuine performance car, pairing everyday comfort and civilised manners with the kind of engine output usually reserved for much larger sedans.
The defining Mercedes CLK AMG engine is a large-capacity naturally aspirated gasoline V8, seen here in the 5.4 AT coupe. It drives the rear wheels through an automatic transmission, so the powertrain delivers effortless low-rev pull and smooth shifts rather than demanding constant driver input.
Coupe — Mercedes CLK AMG Engines and Transmissions