2014/2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Thread
Spied: 2015 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Blasts its Bi-Turbo V8 on the 'Ring
Yes, that's the new 2015 Hyundai Genesis you see on the right side of the print-screen and the 47-second mark in the video, and since it hasn't been made available in Europe, we're guessing it's either someone from Hyundai or the press testing it out. Whoever it was…gracefully pulled to the side to let the new Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG continue on its way.
Stuttgart's high-performance edition of the latest (W205) C-Class follows the industry trend in downsizing with a smaller displacement, but twin-turbocharged, 4.0-liter V8, which should boost torque beyond the 442 lb-ft of the current model's atmospheric V8, while also reducing consumption and keeping CO2 emissions in check. It will likely produce over 450-horses in regular trim and surpass the 500hp-mark in Black Edition guise(s).
The new powertrain that will be used in the Mercedes-AMG GT sports coupe as well, will have a lighter body to move around, with savings reportedly of up to 100kg (220 pounds) over the current C63 AMG.
Stuttgart's high-performance edition of the latest (W205) C-Class follows the industry trend in downsizing with a smaller displacement, but twin-turbocharged, 4.0-liter V8, which should boost torque beyond the 442 lb-ft of the current model's atmospheric V8, while also reducing consumption and keeping CO2 emissions in check. It will likely produce over 450-horses in regular trim and surpass the 500hp-mark in Black Edition guise(s).
The new powertrain that will be used in the Mercedes-AMG GT sports coupe as well, will have a lighter body to move around, with savings reportedly of up to 100kg (220 pounds) over the current C63 AMG.
Scoop: New 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Wagon Eases Up on the Camo
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This is our best look yet at the upcoming 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate/Wagon, with very little camouflage covering only the rear quarter windows and tail lamps. It's not as slick or swoopy as Benz's other upcoming wagon, a coupe-fied estate based on the CLA, but it does look handsome in these pictures.
The good news is that, the new model's smooth styling is accompanied by an increase in passenger space over the more squared outgoing C-Class Wagon, thanks to an 80mm (3.15 inches) increase in wheelbase length (2,840mm or 111.8 inches), while boot capacity is expected to grow to over 500 liters.
No need to worry about a weight penalty either, as despite being bigger, it will be up to 100kg (220 lbs) lighter than the current W204-codenamed model.
All the other specs, trims and engines are expected to be shared with the sedan.
We should get the first official photos of the car later in the summer, with the world premiere to occur at the Paris Motor Show in October.
The good news is that, the new model's smooth styling is accompanied by an increase in passenger space over the more squared outgoing C-Class Wagon, thanks to an 80mm (3.15 inches) increase in wheelbase length (2,840mm or 111.8 inches), while boot capacity is expected to grow to over 500 liters.
No need to worry about a weight penalty either, as despite being bigger, it will be up to 100kg (220 lbs) lighter than the current W204-codenamed model.
All the other specs, trims and engines are expected to be shared with the sedan.
We should get the first official photos of the car later in the summer, with the world premiere to occur at the Paris Motor Show in October.
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Lead Lap
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It amazes me how these euro guys can keep coming up with powerful designs and refreshes every cycle. Just brutal these guys are in terms of design execution. Just brutal.
year in and year out, cycle after cycle. They keep innovating while still stay true to their design heritage...all the while without knocking off anyone else.
year in and year out, cycle after cycle. They keep innovating while still stay true to their design heritage...all the while without knocking off anyone else.
it's important to remember that bmw and mercedes are standalone companies, with no other gigantic source of revenue unlike audi (vw), lexus (toyota) and infiniti (nissan) to name 3... so yeah they're gonna come up with a lot of models, because it's their whole deal.
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For what it's worth I'm sure Mini/Rolls and Smart generate some revenue for BMW and MBZ respectively
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Sorry 3.0L V6 Twin-Turbo turning out 367 bhp is sad. In all honesty this thing should be turning out over 440 bhp.
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BMW 3L I6 Turbo/TT (n55/n54)- 300hp
Audi 3L V6 Supercharged- 333hp
Jaguar 3L V6 Supercharged- 340hp
I don't think that's sad at all. What are you even comparing it to?