Introduced at the 2003 Geneva Motor Show.
Country of origin: Germany

Given the engine's dynamic power delivery, the five-speed automatic transmission with AMG-Speedshift proves to be an ideal partner. Manual mode (M) gives the driver the option of using F1-style gearshift paddles on the steering wheel. In addition, the gears are not changed automatically in this mode, meaning that the driver can utilise the immense pulling power to the full, even with the throttle wide open. Other AMG-Speedshift functions that really come into their own during sporty driving include automatic active downshifting, 'shift to ideal gear', torque converter lockup in any gear and shorter, more spontaneous gear changes.

Sporting prowess and exclusivity abound in the interior of the CLK 55 AMG Cabriolet. AMG door sills, AMG aluminium trim with decorative chrome strips, an instrument cluster with white dials and the ergonomically designed AMG sports steering wheel with gearshift paddles all combine to create an extraordinary ambience without compromising on practicality.