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One model of production that more are expected in the living room of Geneva 2011 is the Mercedes C-Class Coup. The good news is that this car gives us new images and official data, which show the correctness of the interior, the body and differences with the C-Class sedan, leaving aside of course the configuration of two doors.

It will have many elements differentiated and innovative, we assume also that with a different set of frame. This vehicle has a sleek and dynamic profile. Occupy the space left by the previous CLK, and possibly do the same with the current CLC, which is allowed to make soon. Could place a level below ³ n Mercedes E-Class Coupe.

Seems to be almost equal to a Class C four-door to the pillar of the front, but from here the differences are already apparent. For example, the ceiling in the images appears to be a huge pan-has fallen far more lines to the rear. From the B pillar, the rear fins are marked and the crystals have less surface. The interior is based on the restyling of the Class C, with slight changes sports as details of aluminum, the steering wheel and instrumentation ³ n.

The Mercedes C-Class Coupe shared with several other C-Class sedan, as the 4-cylinder gasoline and diesel. It is expected that since the summer of 2011 is available for sale. We do not know prices, but is more expensive than the version saloon. Its strongest rivals are also Germans, like the BMW 3 Series Coupe and the Audi A5. So now we can start thinking about where would bow our purchases, in case you have a loose wallet of course.

The Peugeot 308 veteran and is ready to receive an update, which will reach the three bodies that this model is: family, and five-door cabriolet. By the way, the version of three-door has been removed from the range 2011. With the onset of voiced sales for this month, will shine in the living room of Geneva, but now we have a substantial advance.

Externally, the change is noticeable. Perceived a more sophisticated design style. For the body color can choose from no less than 11 colors. LED daytime running lights are used, and optionally steerable headlights , with optic obscured. Alloy wheels show new look, going from 16 to 18 inches. As the carrier, no change considerations. The appearance is very similar, except the use of new materials.

Let us now turn to paragraph mechanic. The new Peugeot 308 has a reduced weight about 25 kilograms, and also thinking to optimize consumption, have adapted tires low rolling resistance. Four petrol engines and four diesel will be available, all 4-cylinder. In two atmospheric gas (1.4 VTi 1.6 VTi 98 hp and 120 hp) and two turbo (1.6 THP 156 hp and 1.6 hp THP200).

In diesel we have two variations of the 1.6 HDi, one with 92 hp and one with 112 hp. The latter may be associated with a six-speed automatic transmission. Lower power versions are called e-HDi, and have a Stop & Start of second generation n, whether in manual or automatic. The tanker will be a more powerful 150 bhp 2.0 HDi with a six-speed manual gearbox.

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Just take out one of the biggest sporting events in the U.S., the editing / 45 of the Super Bowl. In addition to vie for the title of best team of the year in football, this event features a vast media coverage, where various brands are struggling to be in place on commercial breaks, with substantial payments of course. Among the companies which are able to secure a spot in the advertising of the show, automotive brands tend to have one of the leading roles.

Which has aroused more interest has been Mercedes Benz. The Germans have unveiled two of its most important developments in 2011, the Mercedes C Class Coupe and Roadster AMG Mercedes SLS. . Sharing the spotlight with the Mercedes SLK and CLS Mercedes, will be among the most ambitious launch the 2011 mark.

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The most powerful diesel Mini is already among us. This is the Mini Cooper SD, will begin shipping in spring in all bodies of the range: Convertible, Coupe, Clubman and Countryman.

Equipped with a 2.0 turbo diesel engine with 143 horsepower, delivered at 4,000 rpm, with maximum torque of 305 Nm. This engine will carry a variable geometry turbocharger specially developed. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in 8.1 seconds at best, with a top speed of 215 km / h. Also referring to the most favored model, consumes just 4.3 L/100 km, similar to the first Mini diesel but with twice the power.

May not reach the performance of radical Cooper S, but still quite interesting. Also promises offered with slight manual gearboxes or six-speed automatic. As for appearance, the SD Cooper are virtually identical to the Cooper S, except the SD logo and a deflector on the roof.

As expected, including Stop & Start system, disconnection n intelligent support systems, retrieval of braking power, shift indicator seventh gear, etc.. All with the central premise of ensuring fuel. Despite its acceptable performance is a fairly economical car, I must say. All versions, with the exception of Cooper SD n Countryman, are exempt from paying tax enrollments.

It’s short, is a model in my opinion ideal for young people, bringing together a compact and modern (well, as are all the Minis as here if we see more of the same), ability to run fast with the car, but with a fairly prudent fuel costs.

Next you, a comparative listing of the data for each version of the Mini Cooper SD, and prices (based on units with 6-speed manual gearbox).

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