Abstract
- Mercedes-Benz showcased a uncommon pairing of the CLK GTR race automotive and its road-going model at FuoriConcorso 2025 on Lake Como
- Each automobiles had been craned into the gardens of Villa del Grumello, joined by a 1990 C 11 Group C automotive
- The 1997 CLK GTR received the FIA GT title; solely 20 road-going coupés had been made, one proven from The Loh Assortment
Mercedes-Benz Basic introduced motorsport heritage to new heights at FuoriConcorso 2025 on the shores of Lake Como, dramatically craning three legendary machines into the gardens of Villa del Grumello. Amongst them: a 1997 CLK GTR race automotive and its ultra-rare road-going counterpart, joined by a 1990 C 11 Group C racer.
The occasion, held from Could 24 to 25, marked a uncommon public reunion of two icons from the Silver Arrows’ golden period. The CLK GTR, which clinched the 1997 FIA GT Championship, appeared alongside its street-legal sibling — one in every of solely 20 coupés ever constructed — making it a spotlight of the unique gathering. The road model boasts a 612 hp V12 and is a part of The Loh Assortment.
These uncommon beasts additionally share Italian ties: the C 11 debuted with a one-two end at Monza in 1990, whereas the CLK GTR raced to second at Mugello in 1997. Each machines earned championship titles of their respective seasons. Mercedes-Benz CEO of Heritage Marcus Breitschwerdt joined panel discussions on motorsport historical past at close by Villa Sucota, reinforcing the model’s deep roots in racing and its lasting cultural resonance.
