Mercedes C-Class Coupe (unvealed)
01-04-10, 09:06 AM
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Mercedes C-Class Coupe (unvealed)
looks just like the E-Class coupe
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...-1-series.html
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...-1-series.html
Mercedes will bring to market a C-Class Coupe to compete directly with cars like the BMW 1 Series and grab important entry-level customers. Earlier this year the luxury automaker released the E-Class Coupe and now this C-Class coupe is expected later this year as a 2011 model.
Above is the first image of the upcoming 2011 C-Class Coupe, looking slightly stubbier than the E. And with no B-pillar to speak of, it not only looks sleek, but gives an obvious hint that a C-Class convertible is also in the works.
Power will reportedly come from a direct-injection version of the company’s 3.5-liter V6, as well as a smaller displacement engine with twin-turbos. Expect that motor to make roughly 300-hp.
In addition, an AMG version could potentially follow in 2012, using AMG’s planned twin-turbo 5.5-liter V8 engine.
Above is the first image of the upcoming 2011 C-Class Coupe, looking slightly stubbier than the E. And with no B-pillar to speak of, it not only looks sleek, but gives an obvious hint that a C-Class convertible is also in the works.
Power will reportedly come from a direct-injection version of the company’s 3.5-liter V6, as well as a smaller displacement engine with twin-turbos. Expect that motor to make roughly 300-hp.
In addition, an AMG version could potentially follow in 2012, using AMG’s planned twin-turbo 5.5-liter V8 engine.
01-04-10, 10:30 AM
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They could have made the picture more believable if they included changes that we know the 2011 C will get, a small facelift including LED daytime lights, different hood and headlights.
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01-04-10, 10:42 PM
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well done, unlike the CTS 2 door. The 4 door is one of my wifes favorites. I cant wait to see one of these things worked at SEMA
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01-04-10, 11:22 PM
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That isnt' the car at all. The test car surfaced a year and a half ago at Autoblog and it looked more like a hatchback. Today's story is actually old news.
01-05-10, 12:10 AM
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Pic looks nice, Photoshop or not. Technically, the CLK was an evolution of the original E coupe, but the marketing guys must have relented for this generation.
C coupe definitely would appeal to me, as long as it doesn't have a budget interior and a weird rear end. If it's priced and equipped similarly to the C sedan, it should be good.
C coupe definitely would appeal to me, as long as it doesn't have a budget interior and a weird rear end. If it's priced and equipped similarly to the C sedan, it should be good.
01-05-10, 04:50 PM
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Also, if this was an official photo we'd be seeing the European model first - which means those US-spec orange reflector lamps have no place on the car. And as already mentioned, the mirrors are from the pre-facelift model.
01-05-10, 09:54 PM
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Nice, but the original 1997-98 C-Class coupe (CLK), IMO, was a REAL looker. Both it and the original Volvo C70, introduced the same year, were stunning. None of the versions since have been as nice, IMO.
