Super TestCar reviews - Mercedes-Benz - CLK-class - CLK320 Elegance coupeMercedes-Benz modelsResearch Mercedes-Benz Transmission7 Feb 2001 By P TIBBLES A NEW-design five-speed automatic transmission is standard in the CLK. Manual changes are assisted by a gated shift. Computer-controlled auto adapts the shift pattern to the current driving conditions and the individual requirements of the driver. A torque converter lockup clutch comes into operation even at low speeds and therefore reduces fuel consumption. The lockup clutch works on the basis of computer-controlled permanent slip between the engine and transmission to ensure that uncomfortable resonances and vibrations are eliminated. The winter program is switched on by pressing a button on the centre console. The number of components in the new five-speed automatic transmission have been cut by almost half versus the previous five-speed manual unit. This reduces the weight by roughly 30 percent, to just 80 kilograms. Did you know?The front apron and the spoiler edge on the bootlid also serve to reduce lift forces and improve roadholdingAll car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
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