Mercedes-Benz Vision CLS explained

Mercedes-Benz Vision CLS
Manufacturer:DaimlerChrysler
Production:2003 (Concept car)
Successor:Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (C219)
Class:Sports Car/Concept Car
Body Style:4-door coupé
Layout:FMR
Engine:3.0 V6 diesel
Transmission:7-speed 7G-Tronic automatic

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] The vehicle was unveiled at the 2003 Frankfurt International Motor Show IAA. It was a preview of the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (C219).[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2003 Mercedes-Benz Vision CLS Coupe Concept. supercars.net. 15 January 2021.
  2. Web site: The best of two worlds: Vision CLS. media.daimler.com. 15 January 2021.
  3. Web site: Concept to reality: Mercedes-Benz Vision CLS to Mercedes-Benz CLS. autoexpress.co.uk. 15 January 2021.