built for the European market only, with the coupé version produced for the 2004 model year, and the convertible version made for the 2006 model year. The road version, on the other hand, was a supercharged SOHC 3 valves per cylinder V8 engine rated at at 7000 rpm and at 3500 rpm of torque, channeled through a Mercedes-Benz 5G-Tronic transmission to the rear wheels, capable of a top speed of . Weighing , the CLK DTM AMG goes from in 3.9 seconds. CLK 63 AMG Black Series (2007-2009) The CLK 63 AMG Black Series is a high-performance version of the CLK 63 AMG coupé, produced between 2007 and 2009. 500 were produced in total worldwide, with 349 headed to the United States and only 120 produced in RHD. It is powered by the M156 V8, producing at 6,800 rpm and of torque at 5,250 rpm and uses Pirelli P-Zero Corsa tyres and features Mercedes' SpeedShift 7G-Tronic transmission. Additional features also include a manually adjustable suspension system, a limited-slip differential, larger air intakes, bucket seats, 19-inch alloy wheels, and a spoiler, diffuser, and wider fenders made of carbon fibre. The rear seats have also been removed in order to save weight, and the top speed has been extended to . F1 safety car In 2003, the CLK 55 AMG was used as a F1 safety car. The CLK 63 AMG was also used as a F1 safety car for the 2006 and 2007 seasons. Model year changes 2004 Handling improvements in the form of modified axle bearings and more direct steering 2005 facelift A facelift was introduced in June 2005. Major changes include: Exterior design changes including: redesigned front and rear bumpers, grille with three louvres instead of four, and restyled taillights COMAND 2.0 upgraded to DVD-based COMAND-APS system, introducing iPod integration Updated center console with improved layout and switches New 7G-Tronic automatic transmission replaces the old 5G-Tronic system The CLK 240, CLK 320, and CLK 55 AMG are replaced by newer models 2007 Introduction of CLK 550 and CLK 63 AMG models Introduction of Sports and AMG Sports package Sales figures The following are the sales figures for the CLK in Europe and in the United States: Motorsports The Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM was a race version of the CLK that won the 2003 DTM season. References C209 C209 Cars introduced in 2002 Cars discontinued in 2010 Rear-wheel-drive vehicles Grand tourers