2009 Mercedes CLK-Class
05-16-07, 09:51 AM
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2009 Mercedes CLK-Class
2009 Mercedes CLK-Class
Posted on 05.15.2007 11:38 by Simona Alina
The next generation Mercedes-Benz CLK, currently “in works”, will be a lot more ostentatious, displaying a dynamic look with angular lines, refining the visual language of the new C-Class sedan. Official launch is expected for 2009, sales beginning later.
With components from both C-Class and E-Class (to save costs), the 2009 CLK will compete with Audi A5, BMW 3-series, and Lexus SC.
The “nice guy” attitude of the current Mercedes-Benz mid-size coupe will be completely dropped, as the next-gen CLK will want to play with the “bad boys”. In order to do that it will feature an all-new design line, with angular strokes and aggressive accents. The four front lights layout will be kept, but this time they will no longer be round. In addition to that, the fog lights will use LEDs as most of the new vehicles will.
The rest of the body will borrow the aggressive wheel arches and body creases from the C-Class, but will have them refined in an elegant manner, proper for a coupe.
2009 Mercedes CLK-Class
The aggressive esthetics will be backed by an all revised engine range. An important novelty will be the entry level 2.2 liters diesel that will offer a highly advanced depollution system and will provide a respectable power output of up to 204 bhp. As for the gasoline engines, they will feature direct fuel injection to improve efficaciousness. All engines will be available with the optional 4Matic, all wheel drive system. Hybrid versions are also expected to be developed later.
The 2009 CLK line-up is expected to be: CLK350 powered by a 272 hp V6, CLK500 powered by a V8 engine with an output of 388 hp. Later on, there will also be a CLK63 AMG powered by a 6.2 liter V8 engien with an output of 503 hp. A hybrid version may also be available.
The new CLK will be available on showrooms starting the summer 2009, and will feature technologies like: Presafe II, night vision, Command II, and the Distronic Plus adaptive cruise control system.
The computer generated images show you an envision of the next Mercedes Benz CLK based on available information and future tendencies in the design of the German brand.
Posted on 05.15.2007 11:38 by Simona Alina
The next generation Mercedes-Benz CLK, currently “in works”, will be a lot more ostentatious, displaying a dynamic look with angular lines, refining the visual language of the new C-Class sedan. Official launch is expected for 2009, sales beginning later.
With components from both C-Class and E-Class (to save costs), the 2009 CLK will compete with Audi A5, BMW 3-series, and Lexus SC.
The “nice guy” attitude of the current Mercedes-Benz mid-size coupe will be completely dropped, as the next-gen CLK will want to play with the “bad boys”. In order to do that it will feature an all-new design line, with angular strokes and aggressive accents. The four front lights layout will be kept, but this time they will no longer be round. In addition to that, the fog lights will use LEDs as most of the new vehicles will.
The rest of the body will borrow the aggressive wheel arches and body creases from the C-Class, but will have them refined in an elegant manner, proper for a coupe.
2009 Mercedes CLK-Class
The aggressive esthetics will be backed by an all revised engine range. An important novelty will be the entry level 2.2 liters diesel that will offer a highly advanced depollution system and will provide a respectable power output of up to 204 bhp. As for the gasoline engines, they will feature direct fuel injection to improve efficaciousness. All engines will be available with the optional 4Matic, all wheel drive system. Hybrid versions are also expected to be developed later.
The 2009 CLK line-up is expected to be: CLK350 powered by a 272 hp V6, CLK500 powered by a V8 engine with an output of 388 hp. Later on, there will also be a CLK63 AMG powered by a 6.2 liter V8 engien with an output of 503 hp. A hybrid version may also be available.
The new CLK will be available on showrooms starting the summer 2009, and will feature technologies like: Presafe II, night vision, Command II, and the Distronic Plus adaptive cruise control system.
The computer generated images show you an envision of the next Mercedes Benz CLK based on available information and future tendencies in the design of the German brand.
05-16-07, 12:16 PM
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looks good from the side/back....
but what the heck is up with the gs/e class split lights??!?!
Ohh...and did anybody notice that comment in the article? How the heck does this compete with the SC?
C'mon Lexus, get your buts moving on an IS coupe!!
but what the heck is up with the gs/e class split lights??!?!
Ohh...and did anybody notice that comment in the article? How the heck does this compete with the SC?
C'mon Lexus, get your buts moving on an IS coupe!!
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I also saw the 3GS headlights when I first took a look, Jewcano.
Hopefully the styling grows on me, because I'm a fan of the CLK. Right now it seems like it's an amalgamation of contemporary MBs. A CL front-end, with hacked headlights a la 3GS. The CLS sloping profile. SLK taillights and read-end. Not bad, but I wish it flowed better like the 1st gen CLK.
Hopefully the styling grows on me, because I'm a fan of the CLK. Right now it seems like it's an amalgamation of contemporary MBs. A CL front-end, with hacked headlights a la 3GS. The CLS sloping profile. SLK taillights and read-end. Not bad, but I wish it flowed better like the 1st gen CLK.
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05-16-07, 02:46 PM
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IN what? They are both competing car companies. In the 80's everything was square, in the early 90's everything was ROUND as possible. In the late 90's they started going back to square, and in the 2k's everything is square with round lines, or vice versa with crystal head and tail lights.
It's no coincidence every car looks similar by following an industry trend. It's how the industry works and how car companies sell cars. If everyone does the same thing and one company goes the other way then they are "out of the loop" and everyone else is selling cars.
05-16-07, 03:28 PM
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heh i'll take comments about upcoming MBs with a grain of salt until we see the actual model. For the most part, they end up looking quite good. S-class was bagged on for a long time, so was the C-class. People see the actual car and they change perspectives. Soooo....
photos suck
photos suck