One of only 80 examples
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG Cabriolet

• Coming from an extensive private collection
• Ultra-rare all-black example
• Sold new in Germany
• Only 21,641 kilometres recorded at time of cataloguing

* Please note that this car will be available for viewing by prior appointment in France.

Offered here is one of the most exclusive and sought after limited-edition Mercedes-Benz models of recent years, the CLK DTM AMG Cabriolet, only 80 examples of which were produced. Developed by Mercedes-Benz's official performance division, AMG, the DTM took its name from the eponymous German touring car race series - the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters - and was built on the platform of the '2nd Generation' C209 CLK (Coupé Leicht Kurz - Coupé Light Short) that had been introduced in 2002. But whereas the DTM competition cars were limited by the regulations to a normally aspirated 4.0-litre V8 engine producing less than 500bhp, AMG's road version came with a supercharged 5.4-litre unit pumping out some 582 horsepower, making it the most powerful in the CLK range. The five-speed semi-automatic transmission is controlled by the 'supercar standard' shift paddles ahead of the steering wheel. Height-adjustable spring/shock absorber units are fitted all round and the suspension bushes are stiffer, while the DTM's redesigned rear suspension owes little to that of the stock CLK. There are also bigger and stronger AMG composite brakes. A bespoke Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) helps keep everything under control, aided by a mechanical limited-slip differential. Weighing 1,742kg, the CLK DTM AMG races to 100km/h (62mph) in a trifling 3.9 seconds and runs into the rev limiter at 320km/h (199mph).
The car's aggressive styling was modelled on the racing version used by AMG works driver Bernd Schneider to win the 2003 DTM championship. Its deep front apron, large air intake ducts, prominently flared wheelarches, boot-mounted rear wing and large-diameter (19" front/20" rear) alloy wheels are all elements developed from the DTM cars. Like its racing counterpart, the road car makes liberal use of carbon fibre for its body panels, while the interior is unmistakably that of a competition car, albeit one trimmed and equipped to Mercedes-Benz's highest standards. Carbon fibre is also used for much of the interior fittings including the lightweight leather/Alcantara trimmed bucket seats, while the rim of the AMG sports steering wheel is covered in high-grip buckskin. There are no rears seats in the CLK DTM AMG, which is strictly a two-seater. The instrumentation consists of a digital rev counter, white-faced speedometer, and oil and water temperature gauges, while the CLK's COMAND infotainment system is retained.
Despite an asking price of over £180,000 (approximately €270,000), all the 100 coupés built sold out immediately. High-profile owners included Formula 1 drivers Jenson Button and Takuma Sato. A limited-edition run of 80 cabriolets followed.

Delivered new to Germany and first registered on 14th February 2006, this ultra-rare Cabriolet model was subsequently exported to South Korea and is believed to have had only two owners from new. The current vendor purchased the Mercedes in Germany on 28th January 2016. The car comes with a French Carte Grise; two keys; CLK DTM AMG Cabriolet Bedienungsanleitung (owner's manual); invoice from Lenz Mercedes-Benz dated March 2016 for €3,754; and Serviceheft (service book).

The following services are recorded:

25th February 2016 at 19,471km - Mercedes-Benz, Eberbach
28th September 2017 at 20,403km - City Automobiles, La Ravoire
29th April 2021 at 21,575km - vendor's own mechanic

The most recent Contrôle Technique was carried out at 21,632km on 15th March 2023 with absolutely no faults. It should be noted that the car has not been driven recently and a service is recommended (as written on the dashboard).