Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabrio spy pics
October 9, 2009 by Matt Brogan
Here’s prove Mercedes is hard working on the next generation E-Class Cabrio (so far called CLK) – and of the fact that the coupé’s beautiful sister will get a retractable hardtop.
Clearly visible is the joint between the windshield frame and the front edge of the roof. The wider disguise of the c-post and the longer boot lid are other details that give away the secret of this prototype.
Yet bigger and yet a bit more elegant than the outgoing model, the new CLK successors will be based on the C-class saloon. It goes without saying, however, that refinement will be done to the chassis to meet expectations of the somewhat more ambitious coupé- and cabrio-drivers.
Engines will come from the C-class line-up and will include a V8 for a E 500. We expect the coupé to arrive at the dealers in summer 2009 with the convertible following just a few months later.
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I love Mercedes, whether it is old or new, actually they never grow old for me. I have a 1974 Mercedes Benz w115 and is still my best friend on the road.
I love Mercedes. Whether they’re old or new. Actually they never grow old for me, I have 1974 Mercedes Benz w115 and still in perfect condition.
I personally find each new mercedes model coming out to be as ugly as a bucket full of smashed crabs, and this is no exception.
Is the bucket facing sideways or upwards?
Sideways, with just a little bit spilling out.
I don’t think it’s ugly, I think it’s quite handsome actually, but is handsome really enough considering what other brands are giving us? Is suppose at least it has a canvas roof, but I’d rather a 3.0 TDI A5 Cabriolet.
Id take the Audi anyday over this jamble of E and C bits. Would even take a SAAB 9-3 Aero just for the sweet engines and the Swedish quirkyness, only if they reduce the price.
Mercedes Benz coupes and convertibles are just so elegant and timeless. The now just superseded CLK is one of my favourite cars of all time. I hope to have it one day, and this one as well.