V8 Mercedes C-Class with 6-speed manual transmission coming?

VERY NICE!! uh-oh! Looks like i might be putting off purchasing the new 335i!!

Here are New M3 pics!!!!
http://www.autobild.de/erlkoenige/neuheiten/artikel.php?artikel_id=13477

So there will be a total of 3 V8 C-Classes?

Why?

I don't buy that.

Interesting.

What I find hard to believe is the fact that this totally goes against Mercedes principles in regards to the transmissions. Big engines with power were always equipped with automatic transmissions (once available).

On the other hand, the C class is the perfect Mercedes to be equipped with a manual transmission because it has a sportier image than the E class. Also, they need a manual transmission in this class.

I own a C230 V6 with the 6 speed manual and as much as I love the car, the transmission isn't the best. The fact that Bill stated that this is a new transmission raises my hopes. I'd love the idea of a V8 C class with a manual.

I do agree that two V8 C's might be too much. I think a simple C450 would do quite well. Who knows though, this little memo could be wrong?

If this is true, however, and it looks to be because of the scan, then this segment has indeed just been heated up.

speculation...what source is this from? just some german mag scan? i highly doubt the validity of the MT. There might be a V8 C-class, but it will be an AMG, not a C450. this sounds like its way out of left field and we should wait to hear from MB.

My German is ok at best and I probably have missed it. Where did it say two power settings? All I see are two V8 engines C63 and C450.

Question withdrawn "...mit zwei verschiedenen Leistungstufen"

Question withdrawn "...mit zwei verschiedenen Leistungstufen"

with two different power settings

I don't speak German, but Bill does. He translated the article and I guess we have to wait for him to come online and tell us.

All I see in the article is 340 PS and 460 NM. What's NM?

1 (newton meter) = 0.737562149 ft lbs

Thanks.

All I see in the article is 340 PS and 460 NM. What's NM?

NM = Newton metre

340hp and 460NM of torque

yay someone asked for me.
What cawimmer said.
C and E, only the smaller engines in the E though. I think you can get a manual C350. Manual CLk 200K and 220cdi, and manual SLK 200k, 280 and 350.

The E 280 and CLK 280 have a manual? Not in england...also the CLK320cdi is an auto in england too, as are the C350 and 320cdi.
It's different for so many countries, audi has never offered a manual A8 here.

Mr. Cawimmer,

I found this at www.focus.de, Automobil. The funny thing is the thread is gone. I can't find it anymore. Someone there had posted a link to this scan and I saved it and submitted it to Autospies.

If you want to try looking for it, the thread title was "Mercedes C-Klasse mit V8 und Schaltgetriebe" if I remember correctly.

Not in my limetime!

I might actually think of walking into a Mercedes dealership if they do this.

3 V8 C class variants. I don't think so especially now when all manufacturers are busy making smaller and efficient engines. Maybe a hybrid version.
Also good to see S4cabriofox is back.

JUGNU