Mercedes-Benz CLR LM
The Mercedes-Benz CLR was a set of racing cars developed for Mercedes-Benz through a collaboration with in-house tuning division Mercedes-AMG and motorsports specialists HWA GmbH. 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 which Mercedes had last won in 1989.
Three CLRs were entered for Le Mans in 1999 after the team performed nearly 22,000 mi (35,000 km) of testing. The cars suffered aerodynamic instabilities along the circuit's long high-speed straight sections. The car of Australian Mark Webber became airborne and crashed in qualifying, requiring it to be rebuilt. Webber and the repaired CLR returned to the track in a final practice session on the morning of the race, but during its first lap around the circuit, the car once again became airborne and landed on its roof. Mercedes withdrew the damaged CLR but chose to continue in the race despite the accidents. The remaining cars were hastily altered and the drivers were given instructions to avoid closely following other cars.
Nearly four hours into the race Scotsman Peter Dumbreck was battling amongst the race leaders when his CLR suffered the same instability and became airborne, this time vaulting the circuit's safety barriers, crashing into trees and then coming to rest in an open field after several somersaults. This and earlier incidents led Mercedes not only to withdraw its remaining car from the event immediately, but also to cancel the entire CLR programme and move the company out of sports car racing. The accidents led to changes in the regulations dictating the design of Le Mans racing cars as well as alterations to the circuit itself to increase safety.
Setups
There are no setups for this car.
Sessions
This car has been used in 56 sessions.
Race
Saturday, December 23, 2023 12:17 PM (CET)Abu Dhabi 2021 Chq
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Sunday, December 3, 2023 10:57 AM (CET)Rt Suzuka (Suzukagp)
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Sunday, November 26, 2023 10:37 AM (CET)Abu Dhabi 2021 Chq
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Saturday, November 25, 2023 8:32 AM (CET)Rt Suzuka (Suzukagp)
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Sunday, November 19, 2023 4:31 PM (CET)Sochi Euroracers V5
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Saturday, November 4, 2023 11:37 AM (CET)Sochi Euroracers V5
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Thursday, November 2, 2023 5:47 PM (CET)Istanbul Euroracers V2
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Thursday, November 2, 2023 5:25 PM (CET)Istanbul Euroracers V2
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Thursday, November 2, 2023 12:21 AM (CET)Istanbul Euroracers V2
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Monday, October 30, 2023 9:44 PM (CET)Istanbul Euroracers V2
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Sunday, October 22, 2023 8:25 PM (CEST)Istanbul Euroracers V2
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Wednesday, October 18, 2023 7:36 PM (CEST)Bahrain 2020 (GP)
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Wednesday, October 18, 2023 7:05 PM (CEST)Bahrain 2020 (GP)
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Saturday, October 7, 2023 6:28 PM (CEST)Istanbul Euroracers V2
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Thursday, October 5, 2023 11:14 PM (CEST)Yas Marina 2021 Bzt
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Monday, October 2, 2023 6:38 PM (CEST)Dubai (Dubai GP)
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Sunday, October 1, 2023 12:39 PM (CEST)Dubai (Dubai GP)
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Sunday, October 1, 2023 12:30 PM (CEST)Rt Dubai (Dubai GP)
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Sunday, October 1, 2023 12:18 PM (CEST)Rt Dubai (Dubai GP)
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Sunday, June 4, 2023 11:23 AM (CEST)Paul Ricard (2020 GT 24H)
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Sunday, June 4, 2023 11:04 AM (CEST)Paul Ricard (2020 GT 24H)
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Tuesday, May 30, 2023 11:46 PM (CEST)Paul Ricard (2020 GT 24H)
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Saturday, May 27, 2023 6:09 PM (CEST)Paul Ricard (2020 GT 24H)
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Saturday, May 27, 2023 3:07 PM (CEST)Paul Ricard (2020 GT 24H)
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Friday, May 26, 2023 3:42 AM (CEST)Paul Ricard (2020 GT 24H)
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Friday, May 26, 2023 12:40 AM (CEST)Paul Ricard (2020 GT 24H)
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Wednesday, May 24, 2023 6:06 PM (CEST)Paul Ricard (2020 GT 24H)
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Tuesday, May 23, 2023 11:05 PM (CEST)Paul Ricard (2020 GT 24H)
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Tuesday, May 23, 2023 5:58 PM (CEST)Paul Ricard (2020 GT 24H)
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Sunday, May 21, 2023 10:04 PM (CEST)Dubai (Dubai GP)
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Sunday, May 21, 2023 8:46 PM (CEST)Okayama (Circuit GP)
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Sunday, May 21, 2023 8:17 PM (CEST)Rt Suzuka (Layout F1 2022)
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Sunday, May 21, 2023 7:52 PM (CEST)Yas Marina 2021 Bzt
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Sunday, May 21, 2023 6:51 PM (CEST)China 2022
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Sunday, May 21, 2023 5:42 PM (CEST)Malaysia
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Sunday, May 21, 2023 5:30 PM (CEST)Malaysia
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Friday, May 19, 2023 3:10 AM (CEST)Malaysia
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Friday, May 19, 2023 12:09 AM (CEST)Yas Marina 2021 Bzt
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Thursday, May 18, 2023 11:46 PM (CEST)China 2022
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Thursday, May 18, 2023 11:29 PM (CEST)Db Circuito Sajalices (Circuito Sajalices)
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Thursday, May 18, 2023 11:23 PM (CEST)Zw Rpm (Main)
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Wednesday, May 3, 2023 3:41 PM (CEST)Sx Lemans (Chicaneperf)
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Sunday, April 30, 2023 11:01 PM (CEST)Sx Lemans (Chicaneperf)
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Sunday, April 30, 2023 1:56 PM (CEST)Sx Lemans (Chicaneperf)
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Sunday, April 30, 2023 2:37 AM (CEST)Sx Lemans (Chicaneperf)
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Saturday, April 29, 2023 2:18 PM (CEST)Sx Lemans (Chicaneperf)
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Friday, April 28, 2023 2:00 AM (CEST)Sx Lemans (Chicaneperf)
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Tuesday, April 25, 2023 9:56 PM (CEST)Sx Lemans (Chicaneperf)
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Sunday, April 23, 2023 2:08 AM (CEST)Sx Lemans (Chicaneperf)
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Saturday, April 22, 2023 11:07 PM (CEST)Sx Lemans (Chicaneperf)
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Saturday, April 22, 2023 10:51 PM (CEST)Lemans 1991
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Saturday, April 22, 2023 10:02 PM (CEST)Sx Lemans (Chicaneperf)
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Saturday, April 22, 2023 6:13 PM (CEST)Sx Lemans (Chicaneperf)
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Friday, April 21, 2023 11:53 PM (CEST)Sx Lemans (Chicaneperf)
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Friday, April 21, 2023 11:07 PM (CEST)Sx Lemans (Chicaneperf)
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Friday, April 21, 2023 9:56 PM (CEST)Sx Lemans (Chicaneperf)
Tyres
- LM90s Hard (H)
- LM90s Medium (M)
- LM90s Soft (S)
Specs
- Acceleration: 2.7 s 0-100
- BHP: 600 bhp
- Power Ratio: 1.54 kg/hp
- Top Speed: 350 km/h
- Torque: 684 Nm
- Weight: 921 kg
About
- Author: United Racing Design
- Brand: Mercedes-Benz
- Class: race
- Country: Germany
- Year: 1999
- Version: 1.0