C-Class Convertible Shakes Its Rump for the Camera
AutoGuide.com’s spy photographers have managed to snap a few more pictures of the upcoming Mercedes-Benz C-Class Convertible.
Regrettably they only managed to get a coupe shots of this open-air model from the rear but we can glean a few details about it. The car’s trunk was not covered in distracting black-and-white camouflage so we can actually see what’s going on back there.
Like other Mercedes models there’s a chrome strip that runs across the deck-lid. Not surprisingly the car’s rump has more than a passing resemblance to the new C-Class sedan’s booty. Shocking, we know.
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This drop-top also appears to have a soft roof instead of a folding metal one. In the spy photos you can see what appear to be crossbows … possibly, maybe.
As for propulsion, we expect this car to borrow heavily from its sedan counterpart. This means it should offer at least a pair of turbocharged gasoline engines. The base unit is expected to be a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 241 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque. Stepping up, drivers will probably be able to opt for a 3.0-liter V6 with 329 hp and 354 units of twist.
The new C-Class convertible should debut next year as a 2016 model.
GALLERY: Mercedes-Benz C-Class Convertible Spy Photos
GALLERY: Mercedes-Benz C-Class Convertible Spy Photos
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Born and raised in metro Detroit, Craig was steeped in mechanics from childhood. He feels as much at home with a wrench or welding gun in his hand as he does behind the wheel or in front of a camera. Putting his Bachelor's Degree in Journalism to good use, he's always pumping out videos, reviews, and features for AutoGuide.com. When the workday is over, he can be found out driving his fully restored 1936 Ford V8 sedan. Craig has covered the automotive industry full time for more than 10 years and is a member of the Automotive Press Association (APA) and Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA).
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