Description
On the 2018–2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R (With Electronic Dampers), KW V5 Clubsport is best approached as a chassis-tuning upgrade first and a ride-height change second.
KW V5 Clubsport represents the most tuning-intensive end of the road-legal Clubsport range, with independent low- and high-speed adjustment for both rebound and compression. It is intended for developed track cars where tire, aero, alignment and load changes justify a wide damper tuning window. The setup should be viewed as a tunable system whose final behavior depends on alignment, tire, ride height and the driver's intended circuit use.
Why Choose the KW V5 Clubsport for This Application?
Choose V5 Clubsport for a highly developed road-legal track car where four-way damping is justified by the rest of the package. This is suspension for iterative setup work, not a fit-and-forget lowering solution.
Key Features
- Low- and high-speed rebound adjustment
- Low- and high-speed compression adjustment
- Motorsport-oriented Clubsport calibration
- Application-specific top-mount and spring configuration where listed
Vehicle Fitment
- Make: Mercedes-Benz
- Application: AMG GT R
- Configuration: Coupe; with electronic dampers
- KW Jobber Model Years: 18-20
- KW Part Number: 309012500C
Technical Specifications
- Front Height Adjustment: 10-25 mm (0.4-1.0 in)
- Rear Height Adjustment: 10-25 mm (0.4-1.0 in)
- Front Spring Rate: 570 lb/in
- Rear Spring Rate: 400 lb/in
- Top Mount Configuration: Fixed / Fixed
Enthusiast Setup Perspective
A good installation should leave enough travel for the road or circuit being used. Chasing maximum lowering at the expense of bump travel can work against the very grip and control this system is intended to provide. After installation, establish ride height and alignment first, then make damper changes in small increments and record them so the effect of each adjustment remains clear.
Important KW Fitment Notes
- KW Note 1: Height adjustable on the front and rear axles (threaded strut housings)
- KW Note 67: Valving is adjusted by adjustment knobs, rebound is only adjustable if the top of the piston rod is accessible. This will depend on the design of the vehicle.
- KW Note 88: Electronic damping control has to be deactivated. Deactivation kit is included in the delivery.
- KW Note 90: Aluminium suspensions struts
- KW Note 98: Clubsport coilover with top mount: with front- and rear axle top mount available
Fitment note: Specifications above are tied to the exact KW part number shown and the application data in the supplied KW jobber sheet. Confirm the vehicle's drivetrain, factory electronic suspension, axle weight and any listed hardware requirements before ordering.