Best Shots of New Merc CLK Replacement/E Class Coupe

Year's_End · 09-17-2008, 02:28 AM

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Year's_End · 09-17-2008, 02:30 AM

Link: http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080916....s-coupe-caught

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In 2009 Mercedes will launch a successor to the Mercedes CLK which Daimler will move up a notch to the E-Class level. The underpinnings will still be provided by the current generation C-Class, but with a style reflecting very much the new E-Class. We will see a preview of this styling in person in just a few weeks when Mercedes unveil the ConceptFASCINATION. The new direction of its coupe is an attempt by Mercedes to return the E-Class to the legendary status once achieved by the W124 E-Class generation.

As the C-Class is providing the platform we are likely to see a similar engine range which will undoubtedly include Bluetec diesel options and a hybrid model – an area which will account for a large proportion of the German automaker's sales in the future.

These shots caught by our spies show the E-Class coupe continuing its development and has shed a little more disguise. Close inspection on some of the styling lines show the similarities between this and the ConceptFASCINATION.

Year's_End · 09-17-2008, 02:33 AM

Pros:
+ Crisp, modern, and defined
+ Aggressive stance
+ Swooping roofline
+ Bold grille with fewer slats
+ We have hope for the headlights
+ That rear kinked character line should look good. Hope they don't tone it down.

Cons:
- Character line and overall profile feels too Bimmer-esque. Very derivative.
- Possible chrome strip on lower profile. Hope it doesn't make it to production (unlikely).
- Little hope for the taillights after the ConceptFASCINATION.
- Bland rear bumper.

Things to note:
* The overall look feels like a mix of Audi's S5 (profile) and BMW's E92 (at least in the character line and in other small areas).
* The front bumper should look interesting, and I see it has kinks similar to the upcoming Z4's (check underneath the headlights). Me likey.
* Also, note the LED fogs in the front bumper. Hmm...

e92leon · 09-17-2008, 02:48 AM

the wheels look like the wheels on the RX8

hks786 · 09-17-2008, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Loyalist

Pros:
+ Crisp, modern, and defined
+ Aggressive stance
+ Swooping roofline
+ Bold grille with fewer slats
+ We have hope for the headlights
+ That rear kinked character line should look good. Hope they don't tone it down.

Cons:
- Character line and overall profile feels too Bimmer-esque. Very derivative.
- Possible chrome strip on lower profile. Hope it doesn't make it to production (unlikely).
- Little hope for the taillights after the ConceptFASCINATION.
- Bland rear bumper.

Things to note:
* The overall look feels like a mix of Audi's S5 (profile) and BMW's E92 (at least in the character line and in other small areas).
* The front bumper should look interesting, and I see it has kinks similar to the upcoming Z4's (check underneath the headlights). Me likey.
* Also, note the LED fogs in the front bumper. Hmm...

seriously, +1 on everything loll. Here's the latest chops, I think if it looks like this it'll be great! The rear does seem a little bland though.

Hula-Hula · 09-17-2008, 05:04 AM

^

I think this will look AWESOME! CLK 63 FTW!!!
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gonzo · 09-17-2008, 08:05 AM

When may this be coming out?
They have a new SL on the floor at a MB store here in Dallas. Not bad.

aut0sh0cker · 09-17-2008, 01:05 PM

SEXY! looks very much like the CL... which is a good thing

amgthis · 09-17-2008, 11:14 PM

Must see Black Series!

tjlayzer · 09-17-2008, 11:38 PM

Is it me or does that not remind you of an Acura ?

Neema · 09-18-2008, 12:01 AM

MB AMG or nothing please......

Neema · 09-18-2008, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by tjlayzer

Is it me or does that not remind you of an Acura ?

yea sorta like an RL or whatever, yes

H0v07 · 09-18-2008, 12:16 AM

sick...

JCLBoston · 09-18-2008, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmer Loyalist

Cons:
- Character line and overall profile feels too Bimmer-esque. Very derivative.

You know.. I was just thinking the same thing when I saw these pictures.. seems like a lot of newer or upcoming cars have that sharp crease/character line through the door handle.. was it indeed the E90 that made it a popular trend or did BMW copy from elsewhere too? (actual question cuz I really don't know)

iheartsole · 09-18-2008, 02:24 AM

ehh looks like the es350

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Year's_End Lieutenant General 1234 Rep 12,446 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Pros: + Crisp, modern, and defined + Aggressive stance + Swooping roofline + Bold grille with fewer slats + We have hope for the headlights + That rear kinked character line should look good. Hope they don't tone it down. Cons: - Character line and overall profile feels too Bimmer-esque. Very derivative. - Possible chrome strip on lower profile. Hope it doesn't make it to production (unlikely). - Little hope for the taillights after the ConceptFASCINATION. - Bland rear bumper. Things to note: * The overall look feels like a mix of Audi's S5 (profile) and BMW's E92 (at least in the character line and in other small areas). * The front bumper should look interesting, and I see it has kinks similar to the upcoming Z4's (check underneath the headlights). Me likey. * Also, note the LED fogs in the front bumper. Hmm... __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
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