Mercedes Vision CLS

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Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its Vision CLS coupé concept at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt.



"Our Vision CLS is a coupé generation ahead of the rest", says Professor Jürgen Hubbert, member of the DaimlerChrysler AG board of management and head of the Mercedes Car Group.

"The idea of a four-door coupé opens up exciting possibilities.

"Featuring a sophisticated design and exclusive interior appointments, the Vision CLS is aimed primarily at people who have a passion for motor cars and motoring."

Based on a unique synthesis of coupé and saloon, the concept car displays elegant yet instantly dramatic lines and all the classic Mercedes comfort, innovation and safety hallmarks.

It has a powerful 3.2-litre 195 kW diesel engine which propels the Vision CLS from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.4 seconds. The car's top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h.

The six-cylinder engine consumes 7.5 litres of fuel per 100 km.

According to DaimlerChrysler the Visions CLS with its four doors and a generous amount of space offers a great deal more added value than other coupés in terms of both comfort and practicality.

There is a gap of 829 mm between the front and rear seats, which puts the Vision CLS firmly in sedan.

Furthermore, the boot of the Mercedes concept car holds 470 litres.

The body of the Vision CLS is 4910 mm long whilst the wheelbase length is 2854 mm.

Equipped with leading-edge Mercedes innovations such as adaptive front airbags, windowbags and sidebags, not to mention belt tensioners and belt force limiters for all four seats, the coupé concept fulfils the high safety standards associated with Mercedes luxury-class cars.

Further technical highlights of the Vision CLS include the Active Light System, Cornering Light and the electrohydraulic brake system Senso-tronic Brake Control (SBC).

Mercedes-Benz combines the high-torque biturbo engine with the new 7G-TRONIC, the world's first seven-speed automatic transmission for passenger cars. It ensures easy gear changes and fast acceleration in any gear - totally in keeping with the dynamic character of the concept coupé.



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