There was a rumor back in April that Mercedes-Benz was
busy developing
a C450 model that would sit in between the current top-shelf C-Class, the C400,
and the coming-soon C63 AMG. It appears
that is entirely the case, and our spy shooters have the photos to prove it,
showing off the newest model with no camouflage (in fetching Touring guise, no
less).
Wearing a C450
4Matic badge at the rear and Sport
AMG emblems on the front fenders, exact details about the new model
still aren't confirmed. The 4Matic designation indicates all-wheel drive for
this particular vehicle, but rear-wheel drive could be available, as well.
Power is rumored to be increased from the current 329 horsepower from the
3.0-liter, twin-turbo V6 in the C400 up to 367 horsepower.
Of course, the C450 doesn't get a full suite of AMG upgrades
– those are reserved for the C63. However, buyers should still be able to show
that they have something special. These spy photos highlight the C450's diamond
grille, large
wheels and quad
tailpipes nestled in a rear diffuser. The car is also rumored to benefit
from an improved suspension and brakes.
As these photos show, the model is being tested as a C-Class
Touring, but a sedan version is almost a certainty as well. Besides, the
wagon isn't even confirmed for the US yet. Our spies claim that the Sport
AMG will likely be ready for sale by 2015. That seems hard to debate, because
the car seen here looks ready to hit the road today.
source: Autoblog
by Chris Bruce
Image Credit: CarPix
http://www.boscheuropean.com
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