New C-Class Estate Spy Photos with Less Camo
I can see clearly now
By Text by Andreas Conradt
June 5, 2006 5:24 AM
Filed Under: German, Mercedes-Benz, Spy Photos
I can see clearly now
Seen here for the first time testing with less disguising than we’d snapped ever before is the new 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate.
Expect official unveiling of the saloon at Geneva 2007 with sales starting shortly after – and the wagon to arrive some six months later in the autumn. Our sources state a cabriolet soft-top and coupe are also planned which we can only interpret as being the new CLK-Class which is also based on the same platform.
Although it will share more of its components than before with the larger E-Class, the next C will be much sharper to drive and more distinctive as a range in its own right: Mercedes-Benz is to position it as a true small sports saloon, rather than simply a smaller answer to the E.
Air suspension or active body control have been ruled out due to cost restraints. Base engine will be a direct injection 4-cylinder 1.8-litre with varying horsepower from 150 to 190. Horsepower for the 2.5- and 3.5-litre V6 will be 210 to 270 respectively.
AMG's 5.4-litre will be revised with new horsepower rating up from today's 360 to 400-410bhp to compete with the Audi RS4 and future BMW M3. Also a 3.0-litre diesel is planned as well as the new iDrive-like operating concept found in the new S-Class. 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system will also remain available as well.
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