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Mercedes-Benz Vision CLS

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Mercedes-Benz Vision CLS
Overview
ManufacturerDaimlerChrysler
Production2003 (Concept car)
Body and chassis
ClassSports Car/Concept Car
Body style4-door coupé
LayoutFMR
Powertrain
Engine3.0 V6 diesel
Transmission7-speed 7G-Tronic automatic
Chronology
SuccessorMercedes-Benz CLS-Class (C219)

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]

Vision CLS viewed from above

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

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  1. ^ "2003 Mercedes-Benz Vision CLS Coupe Concept". supercars.net. 19 April 2016. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
  2. ^ "The best of two worlds: Vision CLS". media.daimler.com. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
  3. ^ "Concept to reality: Mercedes-Benz Vision CLS to Mercedes-Benz CLS". autoexpress.co.uk. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
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