New E-Class CLE W219!
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New E-Class CLE W219!
Can someone translate this German about the New E-Class CLE for 2004? I thought the CLE was to be a 4 door coupe:
"Das neue E-Klasse Coupé CLE (C219) soll im Frühjahr 2004 debütieren. Es wird ein 4-türiges Coupé. Somit ist der Einstieg zu den beiden Einzelsitzen im Fond im Vergleich zu anderen Coupé sehr komfortabel. Aus optischen Gründen verfügt der CLE nur über eine halbe B-Säule die nur bis zur Fensterhöhe reicht. Somit kann man die Seitenscheiben vollständig versenken und hat freie Sicht nach draußen, wie auch schon aus dem neuen CLK bekannt. Technisch basiert der CLE auf der E-Klasse."
"Das neue E-Klasse Coupé CLE (C219) soll im Frühjahr 2004 debütieren. Es wird ein 4-türiges Coupé. Somit ist der Einstieg zu den beiden Einzelsitzen im Fond im Vergleich zu anderen Coupé sehr komfortabel. Aus optischen Gründen verfügt der CLE nur über eine halbe B-Säule die nur bis zur Fensterhöhe reicht. Somit kann man die Seitenscheiben vollständig versenken und hat freie Sicht nach draußen, wie auch schon aus dem neuen CLK bekannt. Technisch basiert der CLE auf der E-Klasse."
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New e-class the Coupé CLE (C219) is to debut in the spring 2004. It becomes a 4-tueriges Coupé. Thus the entrance is very comfortable to the two single seats in the rear compared with other Coupé. For optical reasons the CLE orders only over a half b-column only up to the window height is enough. Thus one can sink the side windows completely and has free view to the outside, as already admits from the new CLK. Technically the CLE is based on the e-class
this is a translation from google so it's not really that good.
this is a translation from google so it's not really that good.
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Where did you find the pic? It looks "doctored" to me in light of the "E500" badge on the rear and the proportions of the different parts of the car. Having said that, I am very interested in the car from the mbspy pics. I have told my dealer that I want to be first on the list for it, if and when it comes to the US.
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Originally posted by jhb
Where did you find the pic? It looks "doctored" to me in light of the "E500" badge on the rear and the proportions of the different parts of the car. Having said that, I am very interested in the car from the mbspy pics. I have told my dealer that I want to be first on the list for it, if and when it comes to the US.
Where did you find the pic? It looks "doctored" to me in light of the "E500" badge on the rear and the proportions of the different parts of the car. Having said that, I am very interested in the car from the mbspy pics. I have told my dealer that I want to be first on the list for it, if and when it comes to the US.
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Originally posted by jhb
Where did you find the pic? It looks "doctored" to me in light of the "E500" badge on the rear and the proportions of the different parts of the car. Having said that, I am very interested in the car from the mbspy pics. I have told my dealer that I want to be first on the list for it, if and when it comes to the US.
Where did you find the pic? It looks "doctored" to me in light of the "E500" badge on the rear and the proportions of the different parts of the car. Having said that, I am very interested in the car from the mbspy pics. I have told my dealer that I want to be first on the list for it, if and when it comes to the US.
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Take another look at that picture. Those rear windows are NOT going down all the way into that tiny door.
Maybe you guys are victims? I can't see them building that car.
Missing center pillar is not a good design for chassis rigidity or for safety either. Also you are going to encounter wind noise with a window design like that.
Seriously - either buy the E sedan or the CLK coupe.
IMHO. Don't take it wrong - I do find it entertaining to look at.
Maybe you guys are victims? I can't see them building that car.
Missing center pillar is not a good design for chassis rigidity or for safety either. Also you are going to encounter wind noise with a window design like that.
Seriously - either buy the E sedan or the CLK coupe.
IMHO. Don't take it wrong - I do find it entertaining to look at.
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Originally posted by Benzoid
Those rear windows are NOT going down all the way into that tiny door.
Missing center pillar is not a good design for chassis rigidity or for safety either.
Seriously - either buy the E sedan or the CLK coupe.
Those rear windows are NOT going down all the way into that tiny door.
Missing center pillar is not a good design for chassis rigidity or for safety either.
Seriously - either buy the E sedan or the CLK coupe.
1. Very few rear door windows go all the way down.
2. You state "missing center pillar is not a good design" and then you state buy "the CLK coupe" - the W209 CLK coupe has no b-pillar nor do any convertibles have b-pillars.
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If they build it the window will likely go down faster at the rear of the back window than the front of it. This is how the it's done on many cars.
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www.autospies.com has a report about this new car, they claim to have seen it in the 'flesh' at a focus group. Said its visually stunning, but no new photos..
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Can someone translate this German about the New E-Class CLE for 2004
Computer translation:
"The new E-class Coupé CLE (C219) should in the spring 2004 debut. It becomes a 4-türiges Coupé. Therefore that is got into to both single seat in the foundation in comparison with other Coupé very comfortable. Ordered the CLE only over a half B-column that only to the window height passes to reasons optical end. Therefore one completely can sink the page disks and has free visibility after outside how also already out of the new CLK confessed. Technically the CLE is based on the E-class."
"The new E-class Coupé CLE (C219) should in the spring 2004 debut. It becomes a 4-türiges Coupé. Therefore that is got into to both single seat in the foundation in comparison with other Coupé very comfortable. Ordered the CLE only over a half B-column that only to the window height passes to reasons optical end. Therefore one completely can sink the page disks and has free visibility after outside how also already out of the new CLK confessed. Technically the CLE is based on the E-class."
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Originally posted by E55 KEV
Don't get me wrong - I hate that damn 4 door coupe concept ala Saturn and the new Mazda RX-8. Stupid concept.
1. Very few rear door windows go all the way down.
2. You state "missing center pillar is not a good design" and then you state buy "the CLK coupe" - the W209 CLK coupe has no b-pillar nor do any convertibles have b-pillars.
Don't get me wrong - I hate that damn 4 door coupe concept ala Saturn and the new Mazda RX-8. Stupid concept.
1. Very few rear door windows go all the way down.
2. You state "missing center pillar is not a good design" and then you state buy "the CLK coupe" - the W209 CLK coupe has no b-pillar nor do any convertibles have b-pillars.
The idea was kind of cool with the original concepts small suicide doors but this is rediculous.
It will interesting to see if the the production GST will retain the pillarless suicide door design as on the concept.
