the torque output is rated the same though, was hoping for more than 510NM
You know what fellas....maybe its not so bad looking, go here for more pics
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You know what fellas....maybe its not so bad looking, go here for more pics
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The car does indeed look better in some of these pix ( thanks for posting them) the absence of a B pillar will be great especially when all the windows are down. I think the car will look even better in person and the 5 liter with its extra hp and trq. vs the 4.3 is just fine with me as is the extra 20hp in the 55. Yes I would love the 209 to have the new E class dash and door panels but it's not so bad. The controversy of a new model is always interesting and I look forward to everyones comments when they see and drive the new car.
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It still looks like an Acura CL.
The interior sucks.
It doesn't hold a candle to the current CLK for sculptured good looks. IMO.
And no supercharged 55? Glad my $$ is down for the W211 AMG!
The interior sucks.
It doesn't hold a candle to the current CLK for sculptured good looks. IMO.
And no supercharged 55? Glad my $$ is down for the W211 AMG!
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You know what fellas....maybe its not so bad looking, go here for
more pics...
more pics...
Agree, - albeit some photo angles are really "reaching", ie close to the
ground shots. Exterior lacks assertive expression of current model. Dark interior
looks much, much better than light ash.
Re: PILLARLESSNESS? It's a safety issue for me.
The pillars provide better protection in side-impact collisions. I like that protection in the current CLK Coupe.
Reserve final judgement, till I see it in the flesh in July.
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Sorry, but I still say it looks nothing like an Acura....
Totally different proportions...different roof line, side panels, taillights, trunk profile, side profile, hood profile...etc...etc...
Still has a powerful GT profile and stance...particularly with the AMG bodywork....What will be really interesting is to see the weight on the coupe....as the new hardtop on the Cab will add significant lbs to the chassis...so chassis in the coupe will be much lighter, stiffer, with...I predict significant performance gains over the current W208.
Totally different proportions...different roof line, side panels, taillights, trunk profile, side profile, hood profile...etc...etc...
Still has a powerful GT profile and stance...particularly with the AMG bodywork....What will be really interesting is to see the weight on the coupe....as the new hardtop on the Cab will add significant lbs to the chassis...so chassis in the coupe will be much lighter, stiffer, with...I predict significant performance gains over the current W208.
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Re: PILLARLESSNESS? It's a safety issue for me.
The pillars provide better protection in side-impact collisions. I like that protection in the current CLK Coupe.
Reserve final judgement, till I see it in the flesh in July. [/B][/QUOTE]
I wonder how the CL (which is pillarless) fairs in a side impact crash...I'd imagine the MBZ engineers have compesated for the lack of a B pillar. It will be interesting to see just how the 209 scores in the crash tests vs the 208, we do know that the 209 is supposed offer greater structural rigidity. I also remember reading that the 209 will also offer additional air bags over the 208's, possibly side curtains
The pillars provide better protection in side-impact collisions. I like that protection in the current CLK Coupe.
Reserve final judgement, till I see it in the flesh in July. [/B][/QUOTE]
I wonder how the CL (which is pillarless) fairs in a side impact crash...I'd imagine the MBZ engineers have compesated for the lack of a B pillar. It will be interesting to see just how the 209 scores in the crash tests vs the 208, we do know that the 209 is supposed offer greater structural rigidity. I also remember reading that the 209 will also offer additional air bags over the 208's, possibly side curtains
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RJC wrote:
Well put. Additionally, would like to see these side impact crash test comparisons:
New CLK Coupe (pillarless) v New E Sedan (w/pillars) &
New CLK Coupe v New C Sedan (w/pillars)
Obviously, the new generation w/side curtains offers protection against window glass, which the present CLK lacks.
I wonder how the CL (which is pillarless) fairs in a side impact crash...I'd imagine
the MBZ engineers have compensated for the lack of a B pillar. It will be
interesting to see just how the 209 scores in the crash tests vs the 208, we do
know that the 209 is supposed offer greater structural rigidity.
the MBZ engineers have compensated for the lack of a B pillar. It will be
interesting to see just how the 209 scores in the crash tests vs the 208, we do
know that the 209 is supposed offer greater structural rigidity.
New CLK Coupe (pillarless) v New E Sedan (w/pillars) &
New CLK Coupe v New C Sedan (w/pillars)
Obviously, the new generation w/side curtains offers protection against window glass, which the present CLK lacks.
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To quote the MB USA press release, under Added Safety Technology:
"Mercedes engineers improved the torsional rigidity of the next CLK by 40 percent, in part by nearly doubling the amount of high-strength steel alloy used in its new body structure. The CLK coupe for 2003 will come with the most up-to-date safety systems as standard equipment, including adaptive front airbags, front/rear side airbags and curtain side airbags as well as belt tensioners and belt force limiters on all the seats. For the first time ever, occupant weight will be factored in (as well as crash force) when the two-stage front passenger airbag is deployed. The pillarless hardtop coupe also comes with automatic seat belt feeders."
"Mercedes engineers improved the torsional rigidity of the next CLK by 40 percent, in part by nearly doubling the amount of high-strength steel alloy used in its new body structure. The CLK coupe for 2003 will come with the most up-to-date safety systems as standard equipment, including adaptive front airbags, front/rear side airbags and curtain side airbags as well as belt tensioners and belt force limiters on all the seats. For the first time ever, occupant weight will be factored in (as well as crash force) when the two-stage front passenger airbag is deployed. The pillarless hardtop coupe also comes with automatic seat belt feeders."
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Most likely this will be the case with most cars. I saw on the news yesterday that the NHTSA is now performing studies of the results of NOT having side curtain airbags and it's effects on side impact survivability. They may may require them as standard equipment in '03 for all passenger cars....And knowing how the European automakers like to jump the gun....
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