The Mercedes Benz Clk Lm is a highly sought-after car in Gran Turismo 7, known for its excellent handling and speed. If you’re looking to maximize its potential for grinding races like Sardegna and Le Mans, you’ve come to the right place. This guide provides two basic but effective tunes to make your CLK LM a winner, focusing on ease of driving and consistent performance.
PP800 Tune for Sardegna & Spa Grinding
This setup is designed for PP800 races, perfect for circuits like Sardegna – Road Course and Spa-Francorchamps. It prioritizes fuel economy and balanced handling for long races.
Modifications:
- Turbo: Low pressure turbo for improved fuel efficiency and torque.
- Tires: Racing hard tires for Sardegna, Racing Intermediates and Racing Wet tires for Spa depending on weather conditions.
- Gearbox: Racing gearbox for customizable gear ratios.
- Power Restrictor & Ballast: Not used in this setup.
Tuning Sheet Highlights:
- Raised ride height for better handling over kerbs and bumps.
- Stiffened front anti-roll bar for improved turn-in response.
- Low front downforce and high rear downforce for balanced aerodynamics.
- Gearbox set to 310 km/h, optimized for Sardegna’s long straights.
Driving Strategy:
The low-pressure turbo is key to fuel efficiency. For Sardegna, you can comfortably run on fuel map 2 (FM2) for the first 8 laps, pit for tires and full fuel, and then switch to FM1 for the remaining 7 laps. Shift gears around the midpoint of the rev counter (in hood/bumper view) to conserve fuel and stay within the engine’s optimal torque range.
Performance:
With this tune, expect consistent low 1:34 lap times at Sardegna, resulting in a total race time around 24:30. This can be further improved with cleaner laps and aggressive driving.
PP700 Tune for Le Mans Grinding
This PP700 tune is specifically optimized for the 24 Heures du Mans Racing Circuit, emphasizing fuel economy for extended stints.
Modifications:
- Turbo: No turbo for PP700 regulations and fuel conservation.
- ECU Tuning: Fitted for performance adjustment.
- Power Restrictor & Ballast: Used to meet PP700 regulations.
Tuning Sheet Highlights:
- Similar suspension setup to the PP800 tune for consistent handling.
- Gearbox adjusted to 280 km/h, suitable for Le Mans’s longer, flowing sections.
Driving Strategy:
This setup is incredibly fuel-efficient. You can run full throttle on fuel map 1 (FM1) and easily complete 4 laps of Le Mans on a single tank. A single pit stop for fuel only is sufficient for a 7-lap race. Tire changes are usually unnecessary unless heavy rain occurs, which is less frequent with recent game updates.
Performance:
Expect easy 4:10 lap times at Le Mans with minimal effort. This tune makes winning the 7-lap race straightforward and efficient.
Conclusion:
The Mercedes Benz CLK LM is a fantastic car in Gran Turismo 7, and these tunes are designed to make it both fast and easy to drive for endurance races. Feel free to experiment with these setups and adjust them to your driving style. If you have any suggestions for improvements, particularly regarding suspension and differential settings, or if you have your own tuning setups to share, please let us know in the comments! Happy racing!
