It is anticipated that the new Mercedes C-Class has a premiere at the Geneva Motor Show, 2014. years, first as a sedan and wagon. Later appeared isolated and stylish coupe version, and after her convertible with a fabric roof.Mercedes will introduce an entirely new class of C to be significantly different from the current version of which will be longer by 10 centimeters.
All four models of the new C-Class will get its AMG versions that will power the twin-turbo V8 engines of 4.0 and 5.5 liters displacement.New Mercedes C-class will grow to a length of about 100 mm, and 80 mm of which will be used to increase the wheelbase, which will be about 2,840 mm. Car Width (without mirrors) will also be increased from 1770 to about 1810 mm.
Sedan will dispose of 485 liters of luggage capacity and a significantly larger useful space in the cabin.
The new C-class Mercedes-Benz will be the first model in the new MRA (Mercedes Rear-wheel drive Architecture) platform with rear-wheel drive. The new, lighter design that will allow the base model C160 weighs only 1380 kg.
Instead of relying McPherson, will be built in front double wishbone suspension, while the existing multi-link configuration that is located on the rear axle to be improved.
As for the engine, unlike say CLA class that will have a transversely mounted power units, generators in the new C-class will be oriented longitudinally.
There will be four-cylinder and V6 petrol engines, the base model will have under the hood the 2.0 liter turbo-filled engine with 186 hp, and the most powerful 3.0-liter twin-turbo unit with 334 hp. The current 2.1-liter diesel engine will be improved and will be available in four variants, which will manage the power from 121 to 223 hp.
Drive units will be connected to a six-speed manual or seven-speed automatic transmission, depending on the chosen engine. It is anticipated that in the future, but not before the 2017th year, the Mercedes C-Class will be available devetostepeni automatic.
In 2015. planned gas-electric plug-in hybrid, which will have a range of about 30 miles, if driven solely by electric motors.