Mercedes Benz E-Class Coupe

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The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupé
Stuttgart – The Geneva Motor Show will see the comeback of an intriguing product idea when Mercedes-Benz presents a new model to the Coupé range in the form of the new E‑Class. Just three months after the presentation of the Saloon, the brand is launching a highlight in the new model series while continuing a tradition that has repeatedly met with great enthusiasm throughout the history of the E-Class.

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Discuss.

I can dig it.

I wouldn't mind hi-res images.
sooner or later they will be posted in the hide-out, so it's quite silly two have two separated threads of the same car, and it happens all the time with new cars (no offense at you teatako, just saying).
so I won't comment for the moment. but I like it, and a Cx of 0.24 is excellent.

So does this replace the CLK, or does it slot between the CLK and the CL coupes?

Can't wait for the AMG version. With a manual, of course. :rolleyes:

I like it.
[QUOTE=NSXType-R;869843]So does this replace the CLK, or does it slot between the CLK and the CL coupes?

Can't wait for the AMG version. With a manual, of course. :rolleyes:[/QUOTE]
I believe this does replace the CLK, altough the CLK was more of a C-Class Coupé. Perhaps eventually they'll launch a C-Class Coupé stand alone model.

It's a replacement for the CLK.

I like it. Even though there's a hint of Lincoln MKZ over the taillights, and the headlights make it look like a facelift pulled back too tight ([URL="http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/funny-pictures-facelift-cat-has-regrets.jpg"]cough[/URL]).

(Edit: Dang! Too slow.)

[QUOTE=Ferrer;869850]Perhaps eventually they'll launch a C-Class Coupé stand alone model.[/QUOTE]

They did the old W203 Sportscoupe, but I don't think it did too well. There's also suppoedly a new W204 Sportscoupe due out. If it hasn't been cancelled.

[QUOTE=Rasmus;869853]They did the old W203 Sportscoupe, but I don't think it did too well. There's also suppoedly a new W204 Sportscoupe due out. If it hasn't been cancelled.[/QUOTE]

But this was (is) more like C-Class hatch, isn't it? It's a cheap way for Daimler to compete with the A3 and 1er. In fact the current model still is on the old W203 chasis, unlike the other C-Class variants.

That's true, it's more of a hatchback, but was marketed by MB as a coupe to the young crowd. Unfortunately, it was just too expensive. If I remember correctly they only sold 50'ish in the Northern American market, and because of that it was subsequently pulled.

There's been quite a few spy shots of the W204 Sportscoupe going back as early as ultimo 2007 but I haven't kept up with the development.

[QUOTE=Rasmus;869857]That's true, it's more of a hatchback, but was marketed by MB as a coupe to the young crowd. Unfortunately, it was just too expensive. If I remember correctly they only sold 50'ish in the Northern American market, and because of that it was subsequently pulled.

There's been quite a few spy shots of the W204 Sportscoupe going back as early as ultimo 2007 but I haven't kept up with the development.[/QUOTE]
Maybe you refer to [URL="http://www.km77.com/00/mercedes-benz/clc/gra/019.jpg"]this[/URL]?

It's already on sale, looks similar to the W204, but is in fact based on the old W203 chasis.

Right, now I know where I dropped the ball. Thanks Ferrer!

Merc. spun off the C-class Sportscoupe, outfitted it with the W204 front, and renamed it CLC back in '08.

[QUOTE=Ferrer;869850]I like it.

I believe this does replace the CLK, altough the CLK was more of a C-Class Coupé. Perhaps eventually they'll launch a C-Class Coupé stand alone model.[/QUOTE]

Wow, I expected this E Class Coupe to be larger than the CLK, smaller than the CL, with the CLK being updated later. I guess not.

[QUOTE=Rasmus;869851]It's a replacement for the CLK.

I like it. Even though there's a hint of Lincoln MKZ over the taillights, and the headlights make it look like a facelift pulled back too tight ([URL="http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/funny-pictures-facelift-cat-has-regrets.jpg"]cough[/URL]).

(Edit: Dang! Too slow.)[/QUOTE]

Yeah, there is a C Class coupe already, it has that weird Toyota Prius abbreviated tail greenhouse thing. I thought they were still producing that car?

nice sick ass car