2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe
C63 debuts on August 19
Mercedes-Benz has taken the wraps off the all-new C-Class
Coupe lineup, but we will have to wait a bit more for the
C63
.
We've seen the compact premium coupe from Daimler in
numerous spy photos and videos, so the mini S-Class Coupe vibe shouldn't come as a
surprise to anyone. Compared to the model it replaces, the new C-Class Coupe is
95 mm (3.7 inches) longer and 40 mm (1.6 inches) wider while the wheelbase has
been stretched by 80 mm (3.1 inches).
So far Mercedes-Benz is only mentioning the C300 version and
its 4MATIC counterpart with a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine producing
241 bhp and 273 lb-ft of torque. We expect the coupe to use the same array of
engines as the sedan and wagon from where it will also source the gearboxes and
optional air suspension.
As you would expect from a latest generation model with the three-pointed
star, the C-Class Coupe features lots of safety & assistance systems like
adaptive cruise control (up to 124 mph), brake assist, active lane keeping
assist, active parking assist and a 360-degree camera. One clever function is
the air conditioning's ability to work with the sat-nav system to close the air
recirculation flap automatically whenever entering a tunnel and then it opens
it after exiting the tunnel.
Full details will likely be released in the weeks to come
ahead of a Frankfurt Motor Show debut in mid-September. The Euro-spec
model
will go on sale before the year's end whereas the US-spec model is
going to be
available next spring. The American version will come generously
equipped as standard with LED headlights, keyless start, sport
suspension and a panorama sunroof. It will be offered with an optional
Sport Appearance Package with AMG-styled bumpers and side sills, diamond
radiator grille with chrome pins, along with 18-inch AMG wheels, sport
pedals and a flat-bottomed steering wheel.
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