Mercedes is slated to show a four-door coupe concept car at Auto China 2010, to be held from April 25 to May 2. Dubbed the ‘Shooting Break Concept’, it’s part Estate car and part sports car with extra space for luggage, reports gizmag.com.
It also has a sloping tail end, highly practical interior layout and 306 bhp direct injection V6 petrol engine. The star of the car are its full LED headlamps. The Intelligent Light System has five functions — country lights, motorway lights, enhanced fog lights, active curve lights and cornering lights — and combines LED technology with Adaptive Highbeam Assist for a safer drive at night.
The Shooting Break Concept car features a completely new front design, but makes use of elements which are mindful of the SLS AMG super sports car: the radiator grille, with the large star and eye-catching, bionic slats, is not integrated into the bonnet, but has been designed separately in the form of a ‘soft nose’.
The side profile is given a touch of dynamism thanks to the high, exaggerated beltline sweeping towards the rear, and the dramatic character line which is supported by the powerful-looking rear wheel arches. The coupé-like side view is also emphasised with a low window design, which also highlights the greenhouse with polished aluminium trim.
Under the bonnet is the forerunner to the forthcoming new V-engine generation from Mercedes-Benz. The V6 benefits from a 60° cylinder angle and a displacement of 3.5 litres, and is characterised by direct injection featuring a control system which enables lean-burn operation.
The six-cylinder engine produces 225 kW (306 hp) with a maximum torque of 370 Nm and in line with the BlueEFFICIENCY criteria of Mercedes-Benz also sets new standards among the competition in terms of fuel consumption.
The proportions are clearly those of a coupé: the long bonnet, narrow-look windows with frameless side windows, and dynamic roof sloping back towards the rear create a basic stance with which it looks ready for the off.
It is only when taking a second look that it becomes clear that the car actually has four doors and an estate rear.
The sporty look of the Shooting Break concept car is complemented with large 20-inch sterling silver wheels, featuring a special bionically arranged five-spoke filigree design.
They allow a glimpse of the large brake discs behind. Watch this space for more on Auto China 2010.
It also has a sloping tail end, highly practical interior layout and 306 bhp direct injection V6 petrol engine. The star of the car are its full LED headlamps. The Intelligent Light System has five functions — country lights, motorway lights, enhanced fog lights, active curve lights and cornering lights — and combines LED technology with Adaptive Highbeam Assist for a safer drive at night.
The Shooting Break Concept car features a completely new front design, but makes use of elements which are mindful of the SLS AMG super sports car: the radiator grille, with the large star and eye-catching, bionic slats, is not integrated into the bonnet, but has been designed separately in the form of a ‘soft nose’.
The side profile is given a touch of dynamism thanks to the high, exaggerated beltline sweeping towards the rear, and the dramatic character line which is supported by the powerful-looking rear wheel arches. The coupé-like side view is also emphasised with a low window design, which also highlights the greenhouse with polished aluminium trim.
Under the bonnet is the forerunner to the forthcoming new V-engine generation from Mercedes-Benz. The V6 benefits from a 60° cylinder angle and a displacement of 3.5 litres, and is characterised by direct injection featuring a control system which enables lean-burn operation.
The six-cylinder engine produces 225 kW (306 hp) with a maximum torque of 370 Nm and in line with the BlueEFFICIENCY criteria of Mercedes-Benz also sets new standards among the competition in terms of fuel consumption.
The proportions are clearly those of a coupé: the long bonnet, narrow-look windows with frameless side windows, and dynamic roof sloping back towards the rear create a basic stance with which it looks ready for the off.
It is only when taking a second look that it becomes clear that the car actually has four doors and an estate rear.
The sporty look of the Shooting Break concept car is complemented with large 20-inch sterling silver wheels, featuring a special bionically arranged five-spoke filigree design.
They allow a glimpse of the large brake discs behind. Watch this space for more on Auto China 2010.
