Mercedes Benz Concept A-Class
04-07-11, 05:14 PM
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04-07-11, 06:30 PM
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04-19-11, 11:48 AM
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The 2011 Mercedes-Benz Concept A appears to be, quite literally, all show and no go. At its big debut at the Shanghai Motor Show, the car eschewed its 200-horsepower BlueEfficiency powerplant in favor of a 4-suitpower unit, courtesy of Mercedes brass. After a star-studded introduction, including a version of Janis Joplin's "Mercedes-Benz" by rapper David Banner and English pop singers Estelle and Daley, the car broke down before hitting the stage.
That made for a seriously awkward few seconds, as 4 Mercedes execs, dressed to the nines in designer suits, had to push the car onto the stage. That embarrassing spectacle put a bit of a damper on the hype surrounding the highly-anticipated premium compact.
The 2011 Concept A is likely to donate around 85% of its styling to the 2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class, which is slated to debut next year. There's even talk of a 350-horsepower AMG version sometime thereafter. We have to admit we're excited to meet the all-new A-Class, but that's based on the assumption that it will move under its own power.
04-19-11, 01:13 PM
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Yes, the greenest car ever, human power! As long as you keep pushing, it gets unlimited miles per gallon!
You want 2 more miles of range? Just push it 2 more miles!
04-19-11, 03:18 PM
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The 2011 Mercedes-Benz Concept A appears to be, quite literally, all show and no go. At its big debut at the Shanghai Motor Show, the car eschewed its 200-horsepower BlueEfficiency powerplant in favor of a 4-suitpower unit, courtesy of Mercedes brass. After a star-studded introduction, including a version of Janis Joplin's "Mercedes-Benz" by rapper David Banner and English pop singers Estelle and Daley, the car broke down before hitting the stage.
That made for a seriously awkward few seconds, as 4 Mercedes execs, dressed to the nines in designer suits, had to push the car onto the stage. That embarrassing spectacle put a bit of a damper on the hype surrounding the highly-anticipated premium compact.
The 2011 Concept A is likely to donate around 85% of its styling to the 2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class, which is slated to debut next year. There's even talk of a 350-horsepower AMG version sometime thereafter. We have to admit we're excited to meet the all-new A-Class, but that's based on the assumption that it will move under its own power.
I wonder if Lexus will ever go this route. Make a car smaller than the IS (albeit, there is the CTh, but it's a hybrid), and just make an F version of it?
Giving it between 300-350hp, would be sick.
04-19-11, 03:43 PM
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^lol, true.
Well, isn't the CTh already smaller than the IS?
They could make a CTF version of the car, and give it 300-350hp. But they would have to change the drivetrain from fwd to rwd.
Or, they would just make a 2-door (4 seat) hatchback, shaped like the CTh, but slightly smaller, rwd, and fast!
Well, isn't the CTh already smaller than the IS?
They could make a CTF version of the car, and give it 300-350hp. But they would have to change the drivetrain from fwd to rwd.
Or, they would just make a 2-door (4 seat) hatchback, shaped like the CTh, but slightly smaller, rwd, and fast!
