The 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK is a luxury coupe from the car's first generation. It was available with a choice of a 3.2-liter V6 that produced 215 horsepower or a 4.3-liter V8 that put out 275 horsepower. Both engines were mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. Trim levels included the CLK320 and the more powerful CLK430. The coupe featured luxury appointments typical of Mercedes-Benz, such as power-adjustable leather seats, automatic climate control, and a premium audio system. The standard safety features included antilock brakes (ABS), stability control, front-impact airbags, and pretensioners designed to keep occupants secure.