The Limey

Yep, that's not a typo - I'm trying to find out about the supposed C320 coupe coming very early next year. Yes, the 3.2l V6 in the CL203 chassis.

Anyone know anything about it?

trench

Sorry, I think it's a rumor - or wishful thinking .

My impression is that MB has decided that the Coupe is only going to be powered by the new M271 four-cylinder motors and the diesel. MB could easily squeeze more power out of the M271's if neccessary, while maintaining the fuel mileage of a four cylinder motor.

I also don't think there will ever be a dealer-available AMG C32 Coupe either. Although, I could see an AMG C27 diesel Coupe as this would be a very good way for MB/AMG to market a hot-rodded diesel.

Cheers, BT

Xeon

well....i dun think c32 coupes are coming to the states....but of course...theres always private importers..

yacoub

This sounds like it would intrude into the new CLK market,, would not make much sense from Mercedes standpoint, especially with a price probably as much as CLK!

Rick

According to Autoweek, not only is it verified that the car will be built, you can special order an AMG option in Europe RIGHT NOW! It may not be available in the US until 2004, but if you search this forum, you'll find photo's and build specs.

The Limey

I've heard that production begins for the US market at the end of this year and they'll be available in the first few months of next year.

I think I'll put my order in now.

young

ok, limey... i've officially added this to the rumors section (and i hope it comes true! )

tell me the c32 sportcoupe is coming to the US too.

Benzer

Is this a justification to skip the C230? To buy us a mere 15 ponies extra? Sure it's may be a bit smoother on a 6 and a few more dodats but I guess it would also add 10 - 20K to the MSRP?

:o Include me out...

C-C230 is the one

Peace

young

well, actually, the hp difference is 215-189= 26hp and that is not an insignificant number.

i would hazard a swag of $32k base price for a c320 sportcoupe. and it would be a nice competitor to the bmw 330ci which mb is lacking. the clk320 starts off at $42k.

of course, much of this is just conjecture.

Buellwinkle

But wait that's not all, the new C320 Coupe will only come as a convertible. Here's the pic, very nice.....

vinmanc32

Not this photoshop thing again.. I have seen that convertible pic for the last year and have heard it is not happening. But would love to see it.

vadim

This doesn't seem to be a photoshop creation. AFAIK, this is a real prototype that had been voted down by MB as a production model.

SoCal240/6

And, it wouldn't have an engine that sounds and feels like agricultural equipment.

If they could keep the price down, a C320 Hatchback 6 Speed would be a very interesting car, indeed.

Lynn

The cabriolet prototype was built by Karmann.

Phill B

A C320 coupe here in Aust. will be very welcome as we only get the C200K & C180 version of the coupe, not the 230 even though we do get the CLK230 & the SLK230. Go figure......

Accord

Phill, we don't get the CLK230 in the USA. We are very limited on what options we can get and which versions we are allowed to have.

I guess Mercedes-Benz doesn't think the American's are smart enough to deal with all those extra options and engine versions, lol .

Outland

I think Benzer was refering to the old 2.3 motor...but that's still a 23 HP difference. 23 HP isn't worth 7 or 8 grand to me. Not when a 38HP boost is available for 350-800 bucks(depending on who you want to buy, ASP or Kleeman). Ive driven the SL320, that V6 doesn't provide thrilling performance by any means...the car feels kinda lazy. Perhaps it was the dulling effect created by the automatic, but a 215HP 3.2L V6 doesn't sound too exciting to me.

And I agree with trench, the M271(just like the M111) is loafing in terms of output...there's more in there to be sure. I'd like to see the coupe go on a diet, and get the car below 3000lbs. I don't know if that compromise safety, but the car is pretty fat at 3300lbs, although it doesn't feel like it when you drive it.

TimmyC230boy

I KNOW for the 6-7 grand increase in price i can make my C230 faster than a C320 Coupe assuming it will only have 25 more hp . Pulley, ECU, exhaust etc. I wonder if you can put underdrive pullies on the car as well as a crank pulley?

benzy230

its a rumor about the V6 engine...weight/hp ratio is considered in this cases....BTW....if you want 215 bhp in your benz...just gimme a call...im sure we can get more

The Limey

It's not a rumor - everything that I hear is that it's coming at perhaps only half the price premium that was mentioned above. The C-coupe cabriolet will not make it though. Anyway, it doesn't matter - just wait until the new year.

amb9800

Here's the link to the MBSPY article on the C sportcoupe convertible. It was an idea by Karmann (who builds a lot of cars for MB) and was reportedly cancelled by MB a long time ago.

http://www.mbspy.com/w203karmann.htm

Hope it helps.

benzy230

we'll be waiting

The Limey

Good - you'll be happy

benzy230

no i want....trust me....i dont think they will ever make a C that made me feel as happy has mine did

Bora20

I pulled this information from Mercedes-Benz.ca and it is from the SLK.

Both cars are manuals.

SLK230 Kompressor - $55,100 CAD
HP - 190/5,300
TQ - 200/2,500-4,800
0-100 km/h - 7.1

SLK320 - $61, 050 CAD
HP - 215/5,700
TQ - 229/3,000-4,600
0-100 km/h - 6.8

Increase of 25 hp and 29 ftlbs. Plus it will allow for a 320 manual and there will be extra goodies thrown in (instead of being options) because of the 320. Difference in price of $5,950 CAD ($3,800 USD).

Sounds great to me. Definately a step in the right direction for MB.