CLK-Class (C209) Next generation CLK (spy pics, CGIs, info)

[bum-man]

The side glasshouse (the side windows) are absolutely enormous and I'd love to see the finite element analysis simulation details and the torsional rigidity figures of the monocoque of the CLK.

The monocoque was definitely designed with the cabriolet version in mind on the outset. But the lack of the B-pillars and the thin arch roof railings (much like a steel arch bridge) must mean the lower half of the monocoque is very heavily strengthened in order to produce high levels of rigidity that Mercedes chassis and safety engineers demand.

The body-in-white monocoques must be very expensive. The monocoque would be made up of a large number of tailored steel blanks and high strength steel members. I'd love to place the CLK monocoque next to a BMW 3 Coupe monocoque and compare. Hope the CLK does not weigh too heavy

One thing I found troubling in some Mercedes is the height of the door sill. They are needed to provide strength and rigidity. They are quite high and does make entry into and exit out of the cabin an undignified affair.

Well, if memory serves me correctly the W208 had a 30% increase of torsional rigidity over it's predecessor, and it's predecessor had a B-pillar to boot. Now if newer Mercedes are anything to go by we should expect around a 10-15% increase of rigidity. I would say the bench marks are the new A5 and 3-series coupe, so expect the new CLK to hit their mark (in rigidity) or best it if they are really serious.

Am I seeing a Hof kink? Oh dear God!

We shall never hear the end of it.

 

[SDNR]

^ I think so.

This was an early CLC prediction.




This is what Huck was predicting over 18 months ago:


He's pretty good.

 

[Merc1]

Hate them both. Ugly.

M

 

[ZicZachZo]

By the looks of the pictures the car is going to have a huge green house, consider with the panorama option, no need for a convertible!

 

[VroomVroom]

That CLC by Huck is just Sooo much better than the current one

 

[tennmb]

Can you increase torsional rigidity by putting Viagra in the fuel tank?

 

[Family Guy]

HAHAHAHA!

No, but probs make the fuel stiffer.

 

[BlaZain]

Is it just me or does the silloutte appear very similar to a Honda Accord Coupe with current gen MB Styling- I really hope when the wraps come off it will be as individual as the E92 and the A5 and not reminisent of any thing else other than a MB.

 

[SKY]

Don´t know where you see a Hyunday, this car is looking better and better in every spy pic.

 

[SDNR]

According to semisaleh , it's going to look like this.




did somebody say FRIGGIN HIDEOUS!

 

[Tarek]

^Of course it looks hazy and unsettled but when it's officially unveiled it'll look much better of course

 

[siko]

Is it me, or has it grown in size?

 

[SDNR]

^ They were never so rigorously stylized in the past ......Mercedes was always designed from a very pragmatic and functional stance. Today, Mercedes has become very concerned about styling -- and this has far more to do with appealing to market tastes than any strong-held design philosophy. Design and Styling are not the same thing.


BTW, I deleted those posts because I keep posting stuff that is off topic

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

According to semisaleh , it's going to look like this.




did somebody say FRIGGIN HIDEOUS!

NO...I just vomited a little.

 

[Centurion]

Despite the excess use of lines that chop is a highly accurate representation of what the front end will look like. Obviously the real deal will look much smoother.

 

[PHYBENZ]

 

[HighestOfHigh]

The headlights will take some getting use to, but I do believe it will fit the overall profile. I do wonder how much this car will weigh seeing as though it seems much larger then the current model.

 

[tennmb]

I'm looking forward to this car. The CLK sales have been off for some time now. I still can't for the life of me figure out what the back will look like. It does look like it is more masculine than the current. But that don't take much.

The front looks great from what I can see. Although these pics show standard fogs and no LED, and a single exhaust?? What's up with that.

 

[M.Toni]

I'm looking forward to this car. The CLK sales have been off for some time now. I still can't for the life of me figure out what the back will look like. It does look like it is more masculine than the current. But that don't take much.

The front looks great from what I can see. Although these pics show standard fogs and no LED, and a single exhaust?? What's up with that.

CLK 200

 

[mercmad]

Some new pics showing the detail on the front lights...


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