Mercedes E-Class shooting brake 3-door readying for production
06-03-2009, 03:23 PM
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http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090603.009/ru...-for-production
Mercedes-Benz is rumoured to be bringing to market a very interesting vehicle. In 2008 at the Paris Motor Show a concept called the Mercedes-Benz Concept Fascination was unveiled. Most believed it to be a mere concept of what an E-Class Coupe could look like for example, something of a preview. It turns out there were deeper plans for it than that.
Should this three-door estate really make it out of the concept phase it would become part of a growing lineup of cars based on the new E-Class. These are the sedan itself, the coupe, the convertible and the five-door estate.
Premium car manufacturers are inventing new segments on what seems to be a yearly basis. Mercedes-Benz itself was first to market a four-door coupe with the CLS. They would therefore plan and hope for similar levels of success with a three-door estate or shooting brake.
If the same engines found in the E-Class are to be used then we'll see four-cylinder petrols and diesels as well as V6s and V8s being included. An AMG variant? With rumours saying the E-Class Coupe might not offer this powerful option, this model may also end up not receiving AMG treatment.
The Frankfurt Motor Show is expected to showcase the E-Class Estate while the Convertible would soon follow.
Source: autoexpress.co.uk
Mercedes-Benz is rumoured to be bringing to market a very interesting vehicle. In 2008 at the Paris Motor Show a concept called the Mercedes-Benz Concept Fascination was unveiled. Most believed it to be a mere concept of what an E-Class Coupe could look like for example, something of a preview. It turns out there were deeper plans for it than that.
Should this three-door estate really make it out of the concept phase it would become part of a growing lineup of cars based on the new E-Class. These are the sedan itself, the coupe, the convertible and the five-door estate.
Premium car manufacturers are inventing new segments on what seems to be a yearly basis. Mercedes-Benz itself was first to market a four-door coupe with the CLS. They would therefore plan and hope for similar levels of success with a three-door estate or shooting brake.
If the same engines found in the E-Class are to be used then we'll see four-cylinder petrols and diesels as well as V6s and V8s being included. An AMG variant? With rumours saying the E-Class Coupe might not offer this powerful option, this model may also end up not receiving AMG treatment.
The Frankfurt Motor Show is expected to showcase the E-Class Estate while the Convertible would soon follow.
Source: autoexpress.co.uk
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Bleecckk! Are German designers all high these days?
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OK. I'll bite. I quite like it!
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I kinda like it. Better than the R Class. Probably would be better if it had rear suicide doors. I just think getting in and out would be easier. Also look more luxurious. Like the Phantom.