Official: Mercedes-Benz Shooting Break Concept

[Merc1]

WOW.

JUST WOW.




No. That motor is naturally aspirated and produces 292-horsepower.

Oh, ok I don't know what engine they're talking about then.


M

The SLK350 is 306 hp 270 lbft SL350 is 315 hp 270 lbft. Having a hard time believing the numbers at the moment. And I think the CGI's make more torque but less power so who knows.

Oh yeah I forgot the SLK has a different state of tune for the V6. The only 300hp V6 Mercedes sells in the U.S.

Anyway, yes they're off on the numbers for sure. No way putting a blower on a 3.5L V6 only nets a few more hps and a little more torque.


M

 

[LaArtist]

The engine: enhanced performance, enhanced efficiency

The Shooting Break concept car is driven by the forerunner to the forthcoming new V-engine generation from Mercedes-Benz. The special features of the spray-guided direct injection engine include the latest generation of piezo-electric injection valves which enable multiple injections. Better lean operation is possible thanks to load monitoring of the pressure information. Even the operation of the ancillary components has been made efficient and there is also a start/stop function. The V6 with a 60° cylinder angle and displacement of 3.5 litres produces 225 kW (306 hp) with a maximum torque of 370 Nm.

Thats from the official press release..and i dont think it has blowers

 

[cawimmer430]

The rear looks a bit Porsche Panameraish but that's ok, since the Panamera has a sexy rear in my opinion. I'm really like the design - inside and out.

MB has been far to conservative with their designs and perhaps a change (on certain models) would be welcome. Like this one!

PLEASE MAKE THIS, MB!


A thread to watch because of the comments: Mercedes-Benz Shooting Break Concept — 2010 Beijing Auto Show

 

[Merc1]

There is really hope for the sedan, I feel a lot better now.

The engine: enhanced performance, enhanced efficiency

The Shooting Break concept car is driven by the forerunner to the forthcoming new V-engine generation from Mercedes-Benz. The special features of the spray-guided direct injection engine include the latest generation of piezo-electric injection valves which enable multiple injections. Better lean operation is possible thanks to load monitoring of the pressure information. Even the operation of the ancillary components has been made efficient and there is also a start/stop function. The V6 with a 60° cylinder angle and displacement of 3.5 litres produces 225 kW (306 hp) with a maximum torque of 370 Nm.

Thats from the official press release..and i dont think it has blowers

No blowers and the bascially the same numbers as the European vesions already. That will be an improvement for the U.S. market, but the numbers aren't at the head of the class.


M

 

[cawimmer430]

That will be an improvement for the U.S. market, but the numbers aren't at the head of the class.

And they don't have to be.

Let's be realistic here. 306-horsepower are already overpowered for any normal car. The normal 268-hp 3.5 V6 used in the '350 models in the US is already a very fast car. With the focus shifting from performance to fuel efficiency, powerful engines are going to be a dying breed.

Besides, there might be a more powerful version in the works. 306-hp might be the "standard output" of the motor and there might be something like an "E400" with the same engine but with different engine management settings. 350-hp perhaps? I don't know. It's all speculation. Personally I don't think such an engine is needed. The E350 E-Class already sells very well despite the "weak engine". This indicates that most people don't really care about performance or find it sufficient.

The only people who bitch about the "underpowered C350/E350's" are people who think 0-60 / horsepower numbers are everything.

 

[bum-man]

I'm thinking this will be the mid range as far as Mercedes line of V6's, because I think Merc's current range of V6's are all 90 degrees making this one an all new design. So why would they make it 60 degrees instead of 90? To accommodate turbos on either side. Maybe we will end up seeing something along the lines of a 250 hp V6, 300 hp V6, and a 350 hp turbo V6 (low end, mid, and high end V6's)??

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

Wow. I'm really surpised theres been such a rapid shift in MB design to this more organic mould.

It lays to rest the theory that MB simply poached Karim from BMW and implemented an organic theme on their last concept. It means this organic language was well within the pipeline long before then.

While they looks fantastic, the E and E-coupe are going to stick out like sore thumbs in about 3 years. The C should be fine becuase it's already more rounded in its appearance and will be replaced around then.

I think MB will have a lot more power and torque up their sleeves with the new turbo 3.5. They are VERY conservative when it comes to engine stresses.

 

[Shining Star]

Can a mod please change "brake" in the title to "break"?

 

[Shining Star]

Press Release

The Mercedes-Benz Shooting Break concept car represents a clear indication of the further emotional appeal of the Mercedes design idiom. In October 2004 Mercedes-Benz established a new market segment with the four-door Coupé CLS. In September 2008, the brand revealed a fresh and exciting interpretation of the emotionally-appealing Coupé-based design in the form of the FASCINATION concept car. Now making its premiere at Auto China 2010 is the Mercedes-Benz Shooting Break concept car - a further insight by Mercedes designers into the possible future development of the Coupé concept.

Wide and flat, with a long bonnet and a roof which continues through to the rear: the Mercedes-Benz Shooting Break concept car features some astonishing proportions which at the same time are clearly reminiscent of another design icon - the CLS. The design of the front is completely new, 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 grille is flanked on each side by full LED headlamps, which for the first time feature LED technology for all of the usual dynamic light functions. 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.
The interior is dominated by natural wood and leather materials. One eye-catching feature is the large full-length centre console. It highlights the four- seat layout as well as the high levels of comfort afforded by the Mercedes-Benz Shooting Break concept car. The wooden floor of the luggage compartment reflects the true interpretation of this area of the vehicle, where the dark-stained silky oak contrasts against inlaid aluminium protective loading strips.

The Mercedes-Benz Shooting Break concept car is driven by 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 exterior: stylish and sporty

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 Mercedes Shooting Break concept car actually has four doors and an estate rear. As such, this study in design reveals its philosophical links with the four-door CLS Coupé, a car which has established a new market segment since 2004 and today is already seen as a design icon which is likely to occupy a very special place in the history of the motor car. The Mercedes-Benz Shooting Break concept car may well be looked back on at some point as having played a similar role, taking ideas from the FASCINATION concept car premiered in 2008 and projecting them into the future.

"The Mercedes Shooting Break concept car is based on the great tradition of a stylish, cultivated sportiness which has always characterised the great Mercedes Coupés, and it takes this unique legacy an exciting step further," explains Professor Gorden Wagener, chief designer at Mercedes-Benz. "At the same time it points the way towards the future design idiom of Mercedes-Benz."

The vocabulary of the design idiom includes the contrasting play between lines and exaggerated areas, which combine to create an animated area of interaction. The expressive design of the front immediately catches the eye, using elements which are mindful of the SLS AMG super sports car, and with a radiator grille which for the first time has been designed as a "soft nose" and is not integrated into the bonnet. This contributes to better pedestrian protection and at the same time also helps to improve the focus on the long, sporty bonnet. The grille is dominated by the large central star, highlighting its relationship to the other Coupés of the Mercedes brand. It is supported by bionic, curved grille slats. Their curved design is reflected in the expressive look of the front apron and air intakes.

Particularly eye-catching are the full LED headlamps, which for the first time offer all of the regular dynamic light functions using LED technology. Inside they are divided into three arrow-shaped layers from top to bottom: the upper layer contains an LED indicator, beneath which is a striking LED side light offering LED low beam functions. The side light can also be seen when the dipped beam function is switched on, thereby creating a novel and separate night-time design and distinctive look. The lowest level of the headlamp houses the main beam and nightview functions. A total of 71 LEDs not only provide an unmistakable appearance, but also a significantly enhanced view of the road compared with previous systems.

The side profile of the Mercedes-Benz Shooting Break concept car is dominated by the low, frameless side windows, the coupé-like shape of which is further highlighted with the incorporation of a polished aluminium frame along the body. Thanks to the positioning of the outside mirrors on the beltline, the side line is emphasised and all-round visibility has been improved in the region of the A-pillars. The side windows are supported on a high beltline, which slopes towards the rear in a fresh interpretation of the classic "dropping line" of iconic Mercedes Coupés. An additional exciting touch has been made with the prominent, muscular hip points which forcefully support the side line. This interaction gives the impression of a sprinter, poised in the starting blocks, ready to release an explosive forward surge of energy. The roof follows through to the rear and also drops away in typical coupé fashion. Another special feature is the recessed, filigree door handles, which emerge on being touched with the aid of sensors to allow access to the interior.

The side view is rounded off with wide wrap-around tail lights featuring LED technology. As such they form a linking element to the low, steeply-angled estate car rear end with top-hinged tailgate. The shape is emphasised by the broad shoulder line, which is clearly visible from behind and supports the lowered-look greenhouse. The twin pipe exhaust system, with two polished exhaust covers, is integrated into the rear bumper, which features an elegantly curved wing.

Also contributing to the special appearance of the Mercedes-Benz Shooting Break concept car is the exceptional paint finish. A satin-finish clear coat has been used, which gives the vehicle's allanite grey magno colour a mysterious glint and also further brings out the Coupé's exquisite lines.

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. The front wheels are fitted with 255/30 ZR 20 tyres, while the rear of this exceptional vehicle sits on 285/25 ZR 20 tyres.

The interior: design makes quality noticeable; high-quality materials, hand-crafted perfection

A large panoramic glass sunroof provides a glimpse into the high-quality, perfectly hand-crafted interior of the Shooting Break concept car, where natural materials such as wood and leather dominate. Wood is used on the trim elements and door pulls, the instrument panel and centre console, and primarily on the luggage compartment floor in the rear. When it came to choosing the wood, the interior designers opted for silky oak on account of its unusual, lens-shaped texture. The wooden floor in the luggage compartment has inlaid aluminium protective loading strips, and is reminiscent of finishes normally seen in yacht building.

Four saddle bags along the sides of the luggage compartment are useful for storing small tools. They are finished in leather, a material which has been used extensively throughout the Shooting Break concept car: in fact, almost ten square metres of leather have been incorporated into the interior. Light sections of porcelain-coloured nappa leather form an attractive contrast to the dark-brown natural-coloured aniline leather and perforated metallic-silver finish seat cushions and door centre panels. Extensive double-lapped stitching and discerning colour-coordinated upholstery seat piping reflect the hand-crafted perfection and attention to detail, as does the tuck stitching on the instrument panel, door sill covers and seat backrests, all of which highlights the contours of the components extremely well.

Perfection and attention to detail also apply to the trim elements. While on the exterior they are polished to a high-sheen finish, in the interior they feature a matt finish. A total of seven manual processes are necessary - from grinding to polishing - to transform the components, which are milled completely from aluminium, into their final decorative form. The matt finish of the interior trim has also served as inspiration for the metallic-silver leather on the seats, door centre panels and bags in the luggage compartment. The deep-pile carpet in the footwell - finished in porcelain colour - is a luxurious material used by Maybach-Manufaktur. The light-coloured roof liner made of silk cloth adds the finishing touch to the impression of comfortable elegance in the interior.

The Shooting Break concept car is clearly a four-seater. The four identically shaped leather seats have a touch of the sports car about them thanks to their integrated head restraints. Openings in the upper area of the backrests make it possible to see through the seats. A large full-length wood console on the transmission tunnel provides a visual divide between driver and front passenger and at the same time indulges the occupants with two large leather-covered armrests. It also houses two cup holders as well as controls for the rear-compartment air conditioning. The centre console is finished off at the rear with inlaid work: curved Mercedes lettering which harks back to the style of the 1920s. The striking cursive-script lettering is also repeated on the front door sills.

Since the central screen has been integrated into the upper part of the instrument panel, the cockpit has a "wrap-around" effect. The elegant verve and bionic details of the exterior are captured, among other things, in the dynamic wave-design air vents in the instrument panel. An analogue clock sits in the centre. The instrument cluster comprises three tubes for dial-type gauges as well as a colour display for service indications.

The headlamps: exciting LED technology offering full functionality

The Shooting Break concept car has dynamic full LED headlamps, which combine the exciting daylight colour impression of LED technology with the performance, functionality and energy efficiency of today's bi-xenon light generation. The new light system, due to make its debut in series production this year, features the Intelligent Light System which has already been tried and tested in Mercedes models with bi-xenon headlamps. Its five light functions - country lights, motorway lights, enhanced fog lights, active curve lights and cornering lights -have been specifically designed for typical driving or weather conditions.

The light specialists at Mercedes-Benz have also been able to combine LED technology with the innovative Adaptive Highbeam Assist for the first time, leading to a completely new level of safety at night.

The engine: enhanced performance, enhanced efficiency

The Shooting Break concept car is driven by the forerunner to the forthcoming new V-engine generation from Mercedes-Benz. The special features of the spray-guided direct injection engine include the latest generation of piezo-electric injection valves which enable multiple injections. Better lean operation is possible thanks to load monitoring of the pressure information. Even the operation of the ancillary components has been made efficient and there is also a start/stop function. The V6 with a 60° cylinder angle and displacement of 3.5 litres produces 225 kW (306 hp) with a maximum torque of 370 Nm.

It's all in a name: the origins of the name "Shooting Break"

Break, or the homonym Brake, was the name once given to carriages used to "break" in wild horses and also to restrict (or "brake") their urge to move, so that they could be put to use as work horses. Since the carts could easily be broken as part of this process, people tended not to use ones which they may have urgently needed for other purposes. Where necessary, "Brakes" were often fitted out with variable bodies, which were only really used to carry along anything that may have been necessary for the hunt, for example. Any such vehicle which was used when going out shooting was called a Shooting Brake or Shooting Break. In the 1960s and 1970s motorised Shooting Breaks were popular in Great Britain - exclusive cross-over vehicles, which combined the luxuriousness of a coupé with the luggage space of an estate.
Mercedes-Benz Shooting Break Concept (2010) with pictures and wallpapers

 

[Kowalski]

I think it looks... absolutely... stuning.

MB should definitely put it into production.

 

[Shining Star]

Just look at the shape...

This is an epic wagon...
Overall, I'm really pleasantly surprised about the rear. Definitely the best rear to come out of Mercedes in a few years.

 

[Merc1]

And they don't have to be.

Let's be realistic here. 306-horsepower are already overpowered for any normal car. The normal 268-hp 3.5 V6 used in the '350 models in the US is already a very fast car. With the focus shifting from performance to fuel efficiency, powerful engines are going to be a dying breed.

Besides, there might be a more powerful version in the works. 306-hp might be the "standard output" of the motor and there might be something like an "E400" with the same engine but with different engine management settings. 350-hp perhaps? I don't know. It's all speculation. Personally I don't think such an engine is needed. The E350 E-Class already sells very well despite the "weak engine". This indicates that most people don't really care about performance or find it sufficient.

The only people who bitch about the "underpowered C350/E350's" are people who think 0-60 / horsepower numbers are everything.

You know I hate to disagree with you Chris but I don't care about 0-60 numbers like that, but I want a C350 Sport with more than 268hp. This is Mercedes-Benz we're talking about and whether or not it matters all that much or not, they shouldn't be so far behind (especially in the U.S. market) when it comes to engines, specifically their V6 engines.

The C300 in particular just doesn't have a good engine anymore. Its thirsty and isn't all that powerful either. Its time for an upgrade. I'll take the 306hp engine. I'll take whatever improvement they give at this point.



I'm awaiting K/A's take on this...........because this is the CLS in everything but the rear hatch/section.


M

 

[Wunderkind]

I'm sooooooooooooo glad to see the CLS has an unique interior. Hurray!!!!!!!

 

[adeel2010]

a damn station wagon again! AHHHH!

 

[Gullwing]

WOW

This and the Concept Fascination would be a great two car garage.
Build them both NOW!

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

This is close to usurping the F11 5er Touring as my new favorite wagon. But since it's concept, it hasn't. The interior is well-crafted and bodes well for the production version, especially after seeing the alleged CLS interior...which was nothing more than the E-class dash. But am I only who thinks that LCD screen is a bit small? I'm looking forward to seeing the production CLS now.

Christian, I do agree, it's not about all-out speed, but throwing a turbo on there ought to be more powerful than a N/A version of it. Unless this is tuned to be much more efficient, there shouldn't be an excuse.

 

[ZicZachZo]

The car will no doubt be a formidable successor to the current CLS. However, I am not that big a fan of the front end, preferring the current CLS's headlights to these rather boring units in the concept. In fact, I find little to like about the front.

And what, I must ask, is the point in producing all of the shooting break concepts?

Overall the first shooting break concept was more dynamic and interesting looking.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

The car will no doubt be a formidable successor to the current CLS. However, I am not that big a fan of the front end, preferring the current CLS's headlights to these rather boring units in the concept. In fact, I find little to like about the front.

And what, I must ask, is the point in producing all of the shooting break concepts?

Overall the first shooting break concept was more dynamic and interesting looking.

Just a convenient way of showing your pretty much what the car will look like in a wagon form. Better than the convertible no?

 

[ZicZachZo]

Haha I guess so... I just wish they'd skip this nonsense and show us the final car. I'm tired of all the smoke screens. I'm getting tired of squinting my eyes trying to imagine the damned thing with a boot.

 

[MBFanToDeath]

yeaaaaahhhhhh! Thank you God and you Gorden Wagener!