Mercedes-Benz CLR - Wikipedia
The Mercedes-Benz CLR was a prototype race car developed by Mercedes-Benz in collaboration with in-house tuning division AMG and motorsports specialists HWA GmbH. [4] Designed to meet Le Mans Grand Touring Prototype (LMGTP) regulations, the CLRs were intended to compete in sports car events during 1999, most notably at the 24 Hours of Le Mans ...
The Story of the Mercedes-Benz CLR, the Silver Arrow That Took Flight ...
Jun 30, 2021 · One of Mercedes-AMG’s most ambitious projects, the 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLR was ultimately a failure of epic proportions.
Mercedes-Benz CLR: The story of how Mercedes accidentally …
Jun 10, 2021 · What is the Mercedes CLR? The CLR is a successor to the Mercedes CLK GTR, which enjoyed great success in the FIA and LeMans GT1 class. The car was built by HWA RACELAB – a well-known...
The tragic story of the Mercedes-Benz CLR: The prototype that …
Jul 2, 2024 · The Mercedes-Benz CLR, born to conquer the 1999 24 Hours of Le Mans, ended up being remembered not for its victories, but for its unexpected flights. This sports prototype, with an impressive design and a 5721 cc V8 engine generating …
1999 Mercedes-Benz CLR - Images, Specifications and Information
In 1999 the German manufacturer returned to the French classic with a purpose-built CLR and grabbed all the headlines but unfortunately for the wrong reasons. Rule changes had made it virtually impossible for Mercedes-Benz to defend their title, so an all out assault on Le Mans was the only logical option.
The Story Of The Mercedes-Benz CLR That Flipped 3 Times At Le …
It was called the Mercedes-Benz CLR. One of the most famous Mercedes racing cars… but let’s just say, it isn’t known for the right reason. Since Mercedes retired all their cars in the 1998 Le Mans, in 1999 they wanted to prove something during one of the most famous motorsport events.
Mercedes-Benz CLR – The most disastrous Le Mans car in history
Sep 19, 2020 · The Mercedes-Benz CLR was the most infamous Le Mans racer that everybody mistakes for its predecessor and ruined Mercedes' reputation.
Mercedes-Benz CLR specs, lap times, performance data
1999 Mercedes-Benz CLR specs, lap times, performance data, engine specifications, pictures, updated May 2024.
How the Mercedes CLR’s Wonky Aero Made it Take Flight at Le …
Jul 2, 2019 · However, one of the most interesting and widely recognized is when Mercedes’ CLR race car managed to literally fly in air on three separate occasions during one race weekend. Thanks to Chain Bear F1 and the Autosport YouTube channel, we’ll get to understand a little bit more about how this “aerodynamic instability” came to be on these cars.
1999 Mercedes-Benz CLR - Mulsanne's Corner
The 1999 CLR design wasn't particularly innovative. But Mercedes showed up at Le Mans with a car they felt should win. Thirty thousand kilometers had been spent testing, nothing had been left to chance.
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