1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR

==Description==
The Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR is a GT1 class race car produced by AMG for Mercedes-Benz for the FIA GT Championship, at the time a motorsports and performance partner for Mercedes-Benz before becoming a subsidiary. Due to regulations at the time, a number of road-homologated versions had to be produced to allow the car to run in the series. The car was highly successful, winning both the 1997 Drivers' and Constructors' championships. The car was also used in the first two races of the 1998 FIA GT championship but was subsequently replaced by the equally successful CLK LM; both cars would dominate the season, winning every race in the GT1 category that year.
The initial livery of the casting resembles that of the #1 D2 Privat Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR which participated in the 1998 FIA GT Championship. It was driven by Bernd Schneider and Mark Webber, winning five races. The base of the initial release reads Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR. The casting is named the Mercedes-Benz CLK-LM in early listings.
This casting is not to be confused with the earlier Mercedes CLK-GTR, a Hot Wheels casting from 2001 that was released in the Red Rooster promotional lineup.
==Versions==
The 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Col #	Year	Series 	Color 	Tampo 	Base Color/Type	Window Color	Interior Color	Wheel Type 	Toy #	Country 	Notes/Variations 	Photo
 	2021	Hot Wheels Boulevard#37 	Metalflake Silver	Detailed headlamp and taillights, D2 Privat logos on sides 	Black/Metal 	Smoke tint 	Black 	Gray RR10SPM	GTT27	Thailand	Base code(s): P34, P35, P36 	
 	2023	Car Culture: Team Transport#59	Silver 	Mercedes-Benz logo on hood & rear license plate; "CLK" & "AMG" on rear; painted headlights & taillights	Black/Metal 	Smoke tint 	Black 	Gray RR10SPM	HKF46	Thailand	Base code(s): S43 	
 	2024	Hot Wheels Boulevard 	Metalflake Silver	Detailed headlamp and taillights, D2 Privat logos on sides 	Black/Metal 	Smoke tint 	Black 	Gray RR10SPM	JDJ27	Thailand	Identical to GTT27Base code(s): T10, T11	
==See also==
*Mercedes CLK-LM
*Mercedes CLK-GTR
==Gallery==
File:Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR (Premium).jpg|Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR (Premium) by @mercedes_diecast_64
File:Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR (Premium) - front.jpg|Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR (Premium) - front view - @mercedes_diecast_64
File:Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR (Premium) - rear.jpg|Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR (Premium) - rear view - @mercedes_diecast_64
File:Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR (Premium) - side.jpg|Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR (Premium) - side view - @mercedes_diecast_64
File:Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR (Premium) - top.jpg|Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR (Premium) - top view - @mercedes_diecast_64
File:Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR (Premium) - under.jpg|Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR (Premium) - base - @mercedes_diecast_64
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Car Culture Team Transport 2023 Mix 4 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR & Fleet Street Thailand HKF46.jpg|Team Transport 2023
Premium Boulevard 2024 Rerelease Mix 1 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR MF Silver Thailand JDJ27.jpg|Boulevard 2024
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