Mercedes Benz CLR LM 1999 Papercraft Scale 1:18

Mercedes Benz CLR LM

 

The Mercedes-Benz CLR LM (1999) is a purpose-built, Le Mans prototype racing car:

Performance

1. Engine: 5.7L V8, producing 600 horsepower.
2. Rear-wheel drive: 6-speed sequential gearbox.
3. 0-60 mph: Under 3 seconds.
4. Top speed: Over 240 mph.

Design and Features

1. Carbon fiber monocoque: Lightweight and strong.
2. Aerodynamic bodywork: Optimized for speed and downforce.
3. Rear wing and diffuser: Enhanced stability.

Racing History

1. 24 Hours of Le Mans (1999): Competed, but suffered aerodynamic issues.
2. FIA GT Championship: Participated in 1999.
3. Driven by Mark Webber, Jean-Marc Gounon and Marcel Tiemann: Notable drivers.

Technical Specifications

1. Length: 194.9 inches
2. Width: 78.7 inches
3. Height: 40.9 inches
4. Wheelbase: 106.7 inches
5. Weight: Approximately 2,100 pounds

The CLR LM's aerodynamic issues during the 1999 Le Mans event led to spectacular flips, resulting in retirement. Despite this, the car remains an important milestone in Mercedes-Benz's racing history.

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• You can download the Mercedes Benz CLR LM Papercraft here

• You will get a compressed .rar file to extract using WinRAR

• The templates are in .pdf document file which you can view and print using Acrobat Reader and the Instruction is in .pdo file that you can open with Pepakura Viewer

• Happy crafting!