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Jun 26, 2005 | 10:50 PM

pablo

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C230K sportcoupe evolution package

I recently purchased a 2002 C230K . I have discerned it to have the evolution package , MB 17" wheels , leather steering wheel , leather shift lever . My question is what else was included in the package ? And any other info relavent to my inquirey.

Jun 26, 2005 | 11:27 PM

Saprissa

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1959 220S / 1979 230 G / 2002 A210 AMG / 2003 C320 SC / 2004.5 C320 SS / 2005 ML350 SE / 2008 smart

where are you located ?
USA, Canada, UK or Europe ?

does evolution package = C7 sport package ????

In the US
the C7 package included:
- 17" alloy wheels
- color-keyed exterior door handles
- enlarged stainless steel exhaust tip
- 3-spoke steering wheel with raised thumbgrips
- leater covered sport shift knob
- rubber-studded aluminum pedals
- patterned aluminum door sill appliques

I also remember reading somewhere, that the exhaust did not have a resonator on the sport package.

Jun 27, 2005 | 12:01 AM

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2002 C230 Coupe(M111)

Correct. No resonator. You also get the short throw shifter, and I think a couple other goodies.

Jun 27, 2005 | 01:24 AM

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Evolution Floor mats, yup C7 is pretty much the Evolution package.

Jun 27, 2005 | 12:25 PM

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no resonator? Really.... So assuming this is the case, does this mean my coupe is louder than a regular c class?

I noticed i do have some throaty sounds, but just assumed it was becuase of the V6.

Jun 27, 2005 | 01:30 PM

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You're rigth guys, it seems the evolution package=C7 package, but you are forgetting the sport suspension is also included :p

Jun 27, 2005 | 01:36 PM

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Jun 27, 2005 | 01:47 PM

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- 17" alloy wheels
- color-keyed exterior door handles
- enlarged stainless steel exhaust tip
- 3-spoke steering wheel with raised thumbgrips
- leather covered sport shift knob / short-throw shifter
- rubber-studded aluminum pedals
- patterned aluminum door sill appliques
- evolution floor mats
- no resonator

- sport suspension (????)

I think that's it.

I always thought sport suspension was standard on the "Sport" Coupé.
I mean who has a Sport Coupé without it ????

I know on the C-Class Sedan, there are some with "Sport" suspension, and those without. But I think the Coupé, it's all the same.
Can anyone confirm this ?

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Jun 27, 2005 | 01:58 PM

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Evo package is Canadian. It is like the C7 package in US. Look at the MB's Canadian web site. They should have the list for you. Enjoy.

Jun 27, 2005 | 02:40 PM

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the evolution package have sport suspension as standard in Europe, but in a non evolution the sport suspension is a option

I have friends with a coupe without sport suspension :p

Jun 27, 2005 | 02:47 PM

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interesting.

thanks for the info.

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Jun 27, 2005 | 03:46 PM

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if thats the case, how does one decide if they have the sport suspension? is it lower? stiffer? etc.? Or do we just assume that if we have the c7 package we have the sport suspension?

Jun 27, 2005 | 03:53 PM

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It might just be an European thing.

My Coupé did not have the C7 package, so I could of compared it to someone with a C7,
but I upgraded my suspension to CARLSSON RS / BILSTEIN PSS-9
so I'm back to

I don't know if the US Sport Coupés had different suspension set ups, because MBUSA never advertised or specified a "sport suspension" with any of their optional packages.

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Jun 27, 2005 | 04:06 PM

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if thats the case, how does one decide if they have the sport suspension? is it lower? stiffer? etc.?

In Euro coupes with sport suspension, the suspension is 15mm lower at front and 5mm back and stiffer shocks

here is the list of equipment in europe:
http://www2.mercedes-benz.co.uk/cont...ions.0001.html

In your service book last page, you have the equipment codes, if you have evolution=C7 code 949, sport suspension code 486, with evolution you have both codes

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Jun 27, 2005 | 04:32 PM

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ok, anyone know what the stock height is before the sport suspension?

so i can go do a measurement

Jun 27, 2005 | 04:38 PM

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if you have sport suspension its +15mm at front and +5mm at back

Jun 27, 2005 | 04:53 PM

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Again,
there are obvious differences in suspension set-ups / options between EUROPEAN Coupés and US Coupés. So Gaiex, your tech specs do not match the US version cars. Additionally, there are NO equipment codes in my service book. We cannot compare Euro and US Coupés.

The Operator's/Owner's Manual for the C-Class Sport Coupé in 2003,
does NOT specify any differences in suspension.
It only lists one spec across the board for C230K and C320 Coupés.

Under Technical Date / Main Dimensions:

- Overall vehicle height: 55.4 in (1406 mm)
- Wheelbase: 106.9 in (2715 mm)
- Track, front: 58.8 in (1493 mm)
- Track, rear: 57.6 in (1464 mm)

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Jun 27, 2005 | 05:22 PM

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last page or some where you got to have the homologation paper of the car for germany when they leave the factory, (european cars have a copy in service book, and also the homologation paper) with the characteristics of the car, weigths, size, fuel, tires, etc... and the equipment codes, I think so

Not in the owners manual!!!
Its a bunch of numbers :p

Jun 27, 2005 | 05:30 PM

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Ok, i measured from the top of my car to the ground.... yea about 55 1/2 inches. about the same as what carlos posted..

Jun 27, 2005 | 05:33 PM

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Yeah, the sport suspension should be standard in the Canadian cars, there was no option for sport suspension in Canada.

Jun 27, 2005 | 06:04 PM

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that's what I thought.
All Coupés in North America (USA/Canada) came standard with "Sport" Suspension,
thus the "Sport Coupé" moniker.

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Jun 28, 2005 | 06:20 AM

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Other stock feature in european coupes: cruise control and speed limiter

Mar 8, 2006 | 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Justinius7

no resonator? Really.... So assuming this is the case, does this mean my coupe is louder than a regular c class?

I noticed i do have some throaty sounds, but just assumed it was becuase of the V6.

the coupe does have a smaller resonator, im pretty sure it does