07-31-2007, 09:35 PM
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Mercedes-Benz BLK: 1-Series fighter
 
This is Mercedes’ answer to the successful BMW 1-Series. Set to be called the BLK, the new model is expected to attract younger buyers to the brand by offering sharp looks and a more affordable price than other models in the range. And there will be hatch and convertible versions, as well as the coupé revealed here.
Up front, the newcomer gets a nose derived from the sporty version of the latest C-Class saloon, with a prominent three-bar grille and large three-pointed star badge positioned in the middle.
The model pictured is the Sports Coupé, which replaces the current
compact hatch of the same name. It gets a rakish tailgate, LED rear lights and neatly sculpted flanks. The BLK is based on a modified C-Class platform, and so will offer a traditional front-engined, rear-wheel-drive layout.
Inside, the cabin features higher-quality materials and more standard kit, including climate control, an MP3 player socket and Bluetooth phone connection. Engines will also be taken from the C-Class range. The line-up will be topped by a 3.5-litre petrol V6 for the BLK 350, while diesel options will include Mercedes’ latest low-emission Bluetec powerplants.
The BLK is due to arrive in 2011, with the hatchback and sports coupé appearing first, followed by the drop-top version.
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2011?!? It doesn't look good either (especially the rear  )
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07-31-2007, 09:38 PM
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It's just a new C-Class Sport Coupe.
Boring.
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08-01-2007, 12:27 AM
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It looks a bit clunky, but I guess the competition is not exactly first-class.
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08-01-2007, 06:05 AM
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boring ugly and boring ....
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08-01-2007, 06:26 AM
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I think they need to chande the name, it sounds too dull, think the car will look good though.
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08-01-2007, 12:59 PM
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Eeewwww ! 
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08-01-2007, 02:12 PM
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it looks like it would fall over in tight turns... too boxy and too high imo and too much ugly right there 
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08-04-2007, 03:56 PM
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Not very nice...
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08-04-2007, 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by pitfield
It's just a new C-Class Sport Coupe.
Boring.
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Yep....i'd hope a better design :roll:
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