Spy Shot: Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe is Nabbed
The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class coupe has been spotted during some final engineering shakedowns in preparations for the car’s imminent arrival in the spring of next year. Following its brother the E-Class convertible in the wave of recent Mercedes spy shots, the new coupe is expected to share all engine and transmission options—a tasty assortment of V-6s and V-8s—with the rest of the class.
The lack of exterior cladding hints at a car that is nearly completed, and shows the further development of the new M-B corporate face, and the continued use of the high, rising beltline that was born with the CLS. Enjoy the spy photographs in the gallery above, or some additional notes from the shooter below.Â
Last week we gave you some photos of the upcoming Mercedes E-Class Convertible, and even if it was still rather camouflaged, we could see that is was a folding hardtop convertible.
Now we give you some photos of the E-Class Coupe, and in this case, the prototype has only light camouflage. We can clearly see all the lines and shapes of this new coupe, and as far as we can say, it looks really good.
We will find the same engine and transmission options in the Coupe and Convertible as in the normal E sedan.
The E-Class Coupe will be out in a show room close to you in spring 2009.
Comments
Rod Panhard
It's kind of chunky looking. I'm not sure I like it. The current coupe is prettier, methinks, and it's prettier than the previous coupe. But then again, lotsa folks say it's a "chick car."
Well, the upside is this chunky look will certainly make the current coupe look "old" and there should be some good deals to be had as the leases get turned in.
So there, the chunky look is good.
Artur
To me , it looks more a CLk than anything else!
Anonymous
What's the difference between the E Coupe and the CL 550 coupe.....styling looks almost the same......difference mainly in appointments and performance?
l3it3r
The CL550 is basically an S Class coupe. This is the replacement for the CLK.
Anonymous
It appears your photos are of the next E class sedan (rear window and door cut lines are the giveaway), not coupe.
The current CLK will be reborn as the E class coupe and launched after the sedan. It should have more of the styling cues from the recent Vision concept.
Anonymous
Mercedes Benz is not so great. Buy CTS and be happy with the USA product.
ALvin
Anonymous
Is it my imagination or do the front wheels look larger than the rears? Proportions make it look like a toy, not a Mercedes. No way the rear wheels can fill those fender bulges. Trying to out ugly the "Bangle" look.
carter
that back has been distorted needs review
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