Mercedes Teases Next Gen C-Class and 911-Fighter

Mercedes-BenzMercedes-BenzGermany, 1924 > present197 models
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is just a few weeks away from unveiling the next generation C-ClassMercedes-Benz C-ClassGermany, 1983 > present5 series
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, and it is already planning variants of the new model. More details about its Porsche 911Porsche 911 Gen.6 [991 Series]Germany, 2011 > present110 versions
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-fighter are also leaking out. You can see a teaser of the new C-Class below.

The C-Class will be available with Mercedes’ latest petrol and diesel engines, and later it will get a hybrid that will combine Mercedes’ 2.2-liter diesel four-cylinder and a hybrid engine. Like the S-ClassMercedes-Benz S-Class 6Germany, 2014 > present39 versions
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, there will also be a plug-in hybrid version.

In addition to the standard sedan and wagon, the C-Class will get a five-door liftback, a la the BMW 3 SeriesBMW BMW 3 Series Gen.6 [F30/F31]Germany, 2012 > present115 versions
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GT and A5 Sportback. It will use the long wheelbase version of the C-Class that is being made for the Chinese market in mind.

There will also be a convertible version with a fabric top.

The biggest news is the AMGAMGGermany, 1966 > present17 models
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version of the new C-Class that will use a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 that will be shared with other cars including the forthcoming Porsche 911-fighter.

Previously, the 911-fighter had been codenamed the SLCMercedes-Benz 500 SLCGermany, 1980 > present1 photo
, and it would have slotted between the SLMercedes-Benz SL-Class Gen.4 [R231]Germany, 2012 > present17 versions
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AMG models and SLSMercedes-Benz SLS-ClassGermany, 2009 > present12 versions
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. Now, Mercedes is considering not replacing the SLS immediately, and the 911-fighter would take over as a less expensive halo model, while Mercedes created a legitimate SLS successor.

The looks of the car still echo the SLS on a smaller scale, but it is dropping the gullwing doors. It will use the new twin-turbo V8 and an aluminum chassis and body.

It will launch first as a coupe and later as a cabriolet. Mercedes plans to launch the car in 2015. 

Source: Autocar (1, 2)