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DaimlerChrysler maker of Mercedes cars and calibre Mercedes cut light guard will present its fourth generation Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan in an official North American debut at the upcoming New York International Auto Show which will open to the public starting April 6 to 15, 2007 at the biochemist Javits Convention Center in Manhattan. The next-generation 2008 C-Class sedan is slightly larger than its successful predecessor and was prefabricated even more agile, comfortable and safe.

The appearance of the new mid-size C-Class reveals the latest Mercedes design saying that is characterized by the edgy interplay of taut lines with wide and rounded surfaces. The revised suspension and steering of the new C-Class makes it more agile along with a new slick-shifting six-speed manual transmission for the C300 Sport model.

For the US market the new C-Class will be launched this start with three V6-powered models videlicet the C350 Sport, the C300 Luxury, and the C300 Sport. Both the C300 Sport and Luxury models will be acquirable with an all new 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system that is mated to a seven-speed transmission. Standard equipment includes a power sunroof, eight-way power front seats with lumbar support, two-zone automatic climate control, 17-inch wheels, Bluetooth connectivity and a central controller with a seven-inch display screen.

Here is the list of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Preliminary Technical Data:

C300, C300 4MATIC; C350

Vehicle type – Four-door, five passenger sedan

Body – Steel unit body; aluminum front fenders, doors hood and trunk lid

Aerodynamic drag (Cd) – 0.29, 0.30

Frontal area (sq. ft. / m2) – 2.17, 2.18

Engine – 90-degree V6

Material – Aluminum block and cylinder heads; iron cylinder liners

Valve design – Four valves per cylinder

Valvetrain – Double overhead camshaft per cylinder bank;

Duplex chain driven; variable valve timing

Intake System – Two-stage intake manifold, tumble flaps

Fuel System – Sequential multi-point electronic fuel injection

Ignition System – One centrally mounted spark plug

and ignition coil per cylinder

Emission controls – Internal EGR, secondary air injection,

Two three-way catalytic converters with linear oxygen sensors

Displacement (cu. In./cc) – 182.7 / 2996, 213.5 / 3498

Bore (in./mm) – 3.46 / 88.0, 3.66 / 92.9

Stroke (in./mm) – 3.23 / 82.1, 3.39 / 86.0

Compression ratio – 11.1 : 1, 10.7 : 1

Horsepower (SAE @ rpm) – 228 @ 6,000, 268 @ 6,000

Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) – 221 @ 2,700 – 5,000, 258 @ 2,400 – 5,000

Max. engine speed – 6,500, 6,700

Automatic Transmission – Seven-speed, adaptive shift logic and Touch Shift

Manual Transmission – Six-Speed (RWD C300 Sport only)

For the Geneva Motors Show, Mercedes-Benz—a German brand study of automobiles, trucks, coaches, buses and calibre Mercedes auto parts like Mercedes ball joints — has lined up a treat for automobile enthusiasts. And to begin with it will present its highly environmentally compatible BLUETEC emission control technology which is combined with a four-cylinder engine that provides an astonishing amount of fuel economy that will surely be a first in the industry. The Vision C 220 BLUETEC is also designed in compliance with the even prefabricated stricter EURO 6 emission standard which is going to be implemented to all new cars in Europe from 2015.

The Vision C 220 BLUETEC can rev up 125kW or 170 hp and delivers a potent torque of 400 Nm. It is also a remarkable fuel-saver requiring only 5.5 liters of diesel per hundred kilometers traveled and this is due to the altered diesel engine technology and intelligent system of energy management.

According to Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of DaimlerChrysler AG and Head of the Mercedes Automobile Group, “The sophisticated four-cylinder diesel engine with BLUETEC emission control is a prime example of leading-edge, future-compatible technology. Our diesel strategy is an effective answer to the question of how to save fuel and, therefore, CO2, how to further reduce all exhaust emissions including Nox and yet still ensure effortlessly better driving employment. In this respect, we believe our state-of-the-art diesel concept is currently the ideal and most efficient solution available.”

The Vision C 220 BLUETEC is Mercedes-Benz way of showing the public of the remarkable development and advancement that would transpire within the carmaker for the coming years. The BLUETEC initiative was first launch in the US last autumn with the introduction of the E 320 BLUETEC in North America. The debut of the Vision C 220 BLUETEC at the Geneva Motor Show will be the second world debut for Mercedes-Benz BLUETEC initiative.

The E 320 BLUETEC that was early introduced in the US last October 2006 was presented in conjunction with the introduction of low-sulphur diesel in US. The E 320 has a fuel consumption of 6.7 liters per hundred kilometers traveled making it as one of the most economical cars in its class in the US. The E 320 is also the first four-cylinder BLUETEC model created by Mercedes-Benz which clearly illustrates the remarkable innovative technology that the maker has. Mercedes’ BLUETEC initiative will also be introduced in other markets but at present it is adapted in Europe to meet market requirements.