Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet
At the recent Geneva Motor Show 2016 premiere of the pioneer among convertibles in the history of "Mercedes" C-Class. The developers of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet note, that their car is a dream car because of its sporty and at the same time elegant design, increased aerodynamics with low drag 0,28. German convertible has 4 places, folding soft top. The "stuffing" of the sports car will include a diesel or gasoline engine with a capacity of up to 510 horsepower.
A review of photos from the car show shows, that the C-Class convertible is the younger brother of the S-Class Convertible. This is achieved due to the similarity of the style of the body, as well as the lack of a roof and neat design. However, the representative of class C is more compact. They made a new Mercedes on the MRA architecture platform (Modular Rear Architecture). The same platform was the main coupe and C-Class sedan.
It is considered, the resulting model of "baby-benz" will have to become a full-fledged competitor to the BMW 4-Series and Audi A5 (also convertibles).
description
External similarities of the convertible "Mercedes" 2016 year of release with the model S-Class Convertible does not end - in both models, judging by the photo, there is a soft folding top. It is presented in several colors:
- black;
- brown;
- blue;
- dark red.
As for the speed of closing the top, it is less 20 seconds if driving at a lower speed 50 km / h. This figure is definitely one of the best among convertibles.
Car interior, judging by the photo from the exhibition, looks like a typical Mercedes interior. The difference is the presence of several new buttons for the ability to shift the front seats and control the roof. In the car on the received photos are 4 seats. In addition to standard features, such as a seat belt in automatic mode, implemented heating function. It is performed either at neck level, or on the backs of leather seats, presented in 5 different shades.
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Specifications
The characteristics of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet suggest, folded soft roof will be located in the trunk, thereby reducing its useful volume with 460 to 285 l. In addition to the model, a soft roof made of multi-layer material is possible, which improves sound insulation.
Interior trim is presented ??v 13 options, among which are 3 ways to decorate the roof from the inside, as well as the possibility of using wood decor, carbon, aluminum and other materials. You can fold the rear seats in proportions 50:50. The existing AirCap complex is a canopy rising to the windshield, which reduces noise when the roof is folded. The complete set of the car provides existence of deflectors and "air scarf" - system of heating of the driver and passengers at the removed roof in a cold season.. In addition, the cabin can include climate control or additional blowing of the driver's hands.
The clearance between the car and the road is now reduced by 15 mm. The model has wheels on 18 inches. The characteristics of the car include the presence:
- pendants with 5 operating modes;
- optics with LEDs;
- review via video on gmail 360 degrees;
- cruise control;
- audio systems
Equipping the convertible with an engine is possible in one of several options, including:
- 1,6-liter with a capacity of 154 horsepower;
- 2,2-liter four-cylinder diesel - 168 l. With. (Model C220 d);
- 2,2-liter diesel - 201 l. With. (Model C250 d);
- 3-liter - 362 l. With .;
- 4-liter V8 twin-turbo power 478 horsepower and 510 Nm;
- C63 AMG S power 510 horsepower and 700 Nm. This equipment option is more extreme and expensive.
Some of their engines are available with the company's all-wheel drive system called 4MATIC. Any of the existing engines, implementation of which is planned with the release of a new model on the market, can be equipped with a nine-speed gearbox, as well as air suspension AIRMATIC. As for the car body, then the W205 has less weight, than its predecessors.
Start of sales
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The sale price of the Mercedes has not yet been announced. However, according to rumors, it should not be higher than the price of the Mercedes SLK roadster. Sales of the model are planned in the US and Canada already in 2016 year in late summer. There will be sold models with all-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive. In the fall 2016 plan to sell a model with a more powerful engine on 362 horsepower with an automatic nine-speed transmission. Price and start of sales in Europe and the world models with the most powerful engine on 510 horsepower will be announced a little later.
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