Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class

The Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class is a vehicle originally rumoured to be released in 2005. However, there are as yet no official announcements about the production or existence of such a car.

In 2003, rumours emerged of a new DaimlerChrysler AG Mercedes-Benz four-door coupé, which at that time was seen as an adventurous new concept. The rumour speculated that this car would be based on the C-Class, with a tentative release date of 2005. "Autocar" magazine dubbed it "Merc's Secret Jag Fighter" in their March 2003 edition.

The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class coupé was introduced with four doors in Autumn, 2004, based in its E-Class saloon. This release further added to the rumour that Mercedes-Benz would release a CLE-Class car, based on its C-Class vehicle.

The vehicle has been rumoured to have suicide doors, and to be available in a range of engine types.

External links

* [http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring/news_reports/frankfurt03.htm Speculation ahead of the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show] No details of the CLE were released in the event.
* [http://www.autobild.de/aktuell/neuheiten/artikel.php?artikel_id=7424&artikel_seite=1 Preview and body design details on autobild.de] (in German)
* [http://automobilemag.com/2007_sneak_preview/0505_mercedes_benz_cle/ Automobile Magazine] releases sketchy details and an artist's impression of Mercedes' planned new model