The Mercedes-Benz Vision CLS is a concept vehicle with a six-cylinder twin turbo diesel engine rated at 265 PS (195 kW; 261 hp) and 560 N·m (413 lb·ft), 7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission, Active Light System from Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W211), electrohydraulic brake system from Mercedes-Benz SL (R 230), dashboard and A-pillars upholstered in leather, soft leather upholstery on seats and door panels, oak veneer, glass roof, 470 litres of boot capacity, adaptive front airbags, window bags and side airbags, belt tensioners with adaptive belt force limiters.[1][2]
| Mercedes-Benz Vision CLS | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | DaimlerChrysler |
| Production | 2003 (Concept car) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports Car/Concept Car |
| Body style | 4-door coupé |
| Layout | FMR |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.0 V6 diesel |
| Transmission | 7-speed 7G-Tronic automatic |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (C219) |
The vehicle was unveiled at the 2003 Frankfurt International Motor Show IAA. It was a preview of the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (C219).[3]
References edit
- ^ "2003 Mercedes-Benz Vision CLS Coupe Concept". supercars.net. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
- ^ "The best of two worlds: Vision CLS". media.daimler.com. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
- ^ "Concept to reality: Mercedes-Benz Vision CLS to Mercedes-Benz CLS". autoexpress.co.uk. Retrieved 15 January 2021.