The C230K Coupe is gone
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They must be trying to compete with the Audi and Volkswagon 1.8 turbo. Those motors sound great, put out great power and in the largest car they put it in, the Passat, it does 0-60 in 7.5 seconds. If they can get the same performance numbers as the Audi 1.8 then it will be a success.
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Sorry to spoil the fun but my sources say this is not true for North America. The C230K is unchanged for 2003 except for some new exterior trim and wheel options. A slight performance increase is being considered mid-year.
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Originally posted by viper
Sorry to spoil the fun but my sources say this is not true for North America. The C230K is unchanged for 2003 except for some new exterior trim and wheel options. A slight performance increase is being considered mid-year.
Sorry to spoil the fun but my sources say this is not true for North America. The C230K is unchanged for 2003 except for some new exterior trim and wheel options. A slight performance increase is being considered mid-year.
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C230 C-Coupe
Stats for the C180 Coupe.
Number of doors 3
Number of seats 4
Engine (cc/type) 1998/4
Fuel type Unleaded
Max power (bhp/rpm) 129/5500
Max torque (lb ft/rpm) 140/4000
Max speed (mph) 130
0-60mph (sec) 11
30-70mph (sec) no data
Braking distance (m) 8.8/51.5
Engine position Front
Driven wheels Rear
Length (mm) 4343
Width (mm) 1728
Height (mm) 1406
Front headroom (mm) 979
Front legroom (mm) no data
Rear headroom (mm) 922
Rear kneeroom (mm) no data
Boot space (min ltr) 310
Boot space (max ltr) 1100
Turning circle (m) no data
Towing weight (kg) 1200
Kerb weight (kg) 1455
I have a coupel of reviews from England in which they slam the C180 coupe but rate the c230. I find it hard to believe that they would bring this car to the US when it lacks power.
Below is a link from What car and also and extract.
"As it lacks the saloon's six-cylinder engines, you get to choose between three four-cylinder petrol motors (two supercharged) and one turbodiesel. All cruise adequately but the smallest petrol engine and the diesel need to be worked too hard for quick overtaking. The best is the 2.3K if you match it to an auto box, rather than the standard manual."
http://www.whatcar.com/default.asp?a...del=458&sort=9
Number of doors 3
Number of seats 4
Engine (cc/type) 1998/4
Fuel type Unleaded
Max power (bhp/rpm) 129/5500
Max torque (lb ft/rpm) 140/4000
Max speed (mph) 130
0-60mph (sec) 11
30-70mph (sec) no data
Braking distance (m) 8.8/51.5
Engine position Front
Driven wheels Rear
Length (mm) 4343
Width (mm) 1728
Height (mm) 1406
Front headroom (mm) 979
Front legroom (mm) no data
Rear headroom (mm) 922
Rear kneeroom (mm) no data
Boot space (min ltr) 310
Boot space (max ltr) 1100
Turning circle (m) no data
Towing weight (kg) 1200
Kerb weight (kg) 1455
I have a coupel of reviews from England in which they slam the C180 coupe but rate the c230. I find it hard to believe that they would bring this car to the US when it lacks power.
Below is a link from What car and also and extract.
"As it lacks the saloon's six-cylinder engines, you get to choose between three four-cylinder petrol motors (two supercharged) and one turbodiesel. All cruise adequately but the smallest petrol engine and the diesel need to be worked too hard for quick overtaking. The best is the 2.3K if you match it to an auto box, rather than the standard manual."
http://www.whatcar.com/default.asp?a...del=458&sort=9
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Re: The C230 K Coupe is gone
Originally posted by renncpe
I understand that there will be a C320 coupe non supercharged.
I understand that there will be a C320 coupe non supercharged.
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I don't dislike the C Coupe, I just have a problem with Mercedes selling a car that looks extremely close to the C Coupe for almost double the price, lol.
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