Tamiya 24195 - 1/24 Mercedes CLK-GTR  [24195]

Towards Mercedes CLK-GTR The FIA GT Series had been inaugurated in 1997, and becoming more popular with motorsports buffs across the world. In vying for the title, Mercedes entered their CLK-GTR the 1997 season. It was developed and tuned by the AMG company, which will be popular for his or her extensive involvement in motorsports rushing.

Although the front profile associated with the CLK-GTR retains some resemblance making use of their conventional CLK, it isn't the most common CLK but a highly higher level pure racing variation. The monocoque is constructed of carbon dietary fiber composite and reinforced by integrated metal roll cage. The 5,987cm� V12 motor, producing more than 600 horsepower output, is bolted directly to the monocoque and works as a load-carrying element. The tremendous power is brought to a corner tires via a transversely mounted, six speed sequential transmission. The four wheel double wishbone suspension system is attached to the multiply-adjustable fuel pressure shock absorbers via pull-rods and rocker hands to give optimum road holding performance. Front and rear tires are fitted with wide race slicks, and dual-circuit braking system system with internally ventilated braking system discs provide good stopping energy.

With the experienced drivers such as for instance Bernd Schneider and Klaus Ludwig during the wheel, the Mercedes CLK-GTR obtained six victories from eleven events in its first season of 1997, bringing not only the driver's championship to Schneider and the team award for the AMG-Mercedes.