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The '''Mercedes-Benz ConceptFASCINATION''' is a [[concept car]] created in [[Germany]] by [[Mercedes-Benz]]. It was revealed to the public on September 11, 2008, and appeared at the [[2008 Paris Motor Show]]. The [[Shooting brake|shooting-brake]]-style concept has been designed as a preview for the next-generation ([[Mercedes-Benz W212|W212]]) [[Mercedes-Benz E-Class|Mercedes E-Class]].<ref name = CarMagazine>{{cite web | url = http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/News/Search-Results/First-Official-Pictures/Mercedes-Fascination-concept--the-new-E-class-coupe | title = Mercedes Fascination Concept | publisher = Car Magazine Online | accessdate = 2008-09-12 }}</ref> The concept was also a preview for the [[Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (W218)|CLS-Class Shooting Brake]].
[[File:Mercedes-Benz Fascination Concept (14584693743).jpg|thumb|Side view]]


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== Precursive design elements ==
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The '''Mercedes-Benz ConceptFASCINATION''' is a [[concept car]] created in [[Germany]] by [[Mercedes-Benz]]. It was revealed to the public on the 11th of September 2008, and will appear at the [[2008 Paris Motor Show]]. The [[Shooting_brake|shooting-brake]]-style concept has been designed as a preview for the next-generation ([[Mercedes-Benz_W212|W212]]) [[Mercedes-Benz_E-Class|Mercedes E-Class]], and will likely never make production<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/News/Search-Results/First-Official-Pictures/Mercedes-Fascination-concept--the-new-E-class-coupe | title = Mercedes Fascination Concept | publisher = Car Magazine Online | accessdate = 2008-09-12</ref>.
In German car-design circles, the term 'Fascination' is used to describe a 'new direction', with various elements such as the nose and profile likely to appear on the next-generation E-Class, to be revealed at the 2009 [[Geneva motor show]], and its derivatives, including the [[Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (C218)|CLS]] 4-door [[coupé]].<ref name = GoAuto>{{cite web | url = http://goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/680ED9E5BB4232A2CA2574C2000CDADA | title = Merc's E-Class Coupe Returns | publisher = GoAuto | accessdate = 2008-09-15 }}</ref>


Mercedes-Benz director Dr Thomas Weber, responsible for [[research and development]] said,
<gallery>
Image:MercConceptFascinationFront.jpg|Front
Image:MercConceptFascinationProfile.jpg|Profile
Image:MercConceptFascinationRear.jpg|Rear
Image:MercConceptFascinationInteriorSketch.jpg|Interior Sketch
</gallery>


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== Precursive Design Elements ==
In German car-design circles, the term 'Fascination' is used to describe a 'new direction', with various elements such as the nosecone and profile likely to appear on the next-generation E-Class, to be revealed at the 2009 [[Geneva_motor_show|Geneva motor show]], and its derivatives, including the [[Mercedes-Benz_CLS|CLS]] 4-door [[Coupé|coupé]]<ref>{{cite web | url = http://goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/680ED9E5BB4232A2CA2574C2000CDADA | title = Merc's E-Class Coupe Returns | publisher = GoAuto | accessdate = 2008-09-15</ref>.
"The show car not only demonstrates a fascinating, new design idiom, but - with our new, high-performance and economical diesel drive system using BlueTEC technology - shows that Mercedes-Benz vehicles will also set standards in the future in terms of sustainability as well as emotional appeal, driving pleasure and comfort."<ref name = Zimbio>{{cite web | url = http://www.zimbio.com/Mercedes-Benz/articles/247/Mercedes+Benz+Concept+Fascination+Study | title = Mercedes-Benz Concept Fascination study | publisher = Zimbio | accessdate = September 15, 2008 }}</ref>
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== Specifications ==
== Specifications ==
The ConceptFASCINATION is powered by a 2.2-litre four-cylinder [[BlueTec]] turbo-diesel engine, with [[Eco-innovation|emissions-cutting]] [[AdBlue]] technology. The engine develops 152[[KW#Kilowatt|kW]] of power and 500[[Newton_metre|Nm]] of torque, and is combined with a 6-speed manual gearbox. This powertrain is likely to make production in various Mercedes-Benz models by 2010<ref>{{cite web | url = http://loadinform.com/mercedes-fascination-concept | title = Mercedes Fascination Concept | publisher = Linform | accessdate = 2008-09-15</ref>.
The ConceptFASCINATION is powered by a 2.2-litre four-cylinder [[BlueTec]] turbo-diesel engine, with [[Eco-innovation|emissions-cutting]] [[AdBlue]] technology. The engine develops 152[[KW#Kilowatt|kW]] of power and 500[[Newton metre|Nm]] of torque, and is combined with a 6-speed [[manual gearbox]]. This [[powertrain]] is likely to make production in various Mercedes-Benz models by 2010.<ref name=linform>{{cite web | url = http://loadinform.com/mercedes-fascination-concept | title = Mercedes Fascination Concept | publisher = Linform | accessdate = 2008-09-15 }}</ref>


Detailed information regarding the ConceptFASCINATION will be revealed at the Paris motor show in October 2008.
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Latest revision as of 22:26, 22 January 2022

Rear view

The Mercedes-Benz ConceptFASCINATION is a concept car created in Germany by Mercedes-Benz. It was revealed to the public on September 11, 2008, and appeared at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. The shooting-brake-style concept has been designed as a preview for the next-generation (W212) Mercedes E-Class.[1] The concept was also a preview for the CLS-Class Shooting Brake.

Side view

Precursive design elements

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In German car-design circles, the term 'Fascination' is used to describe a 'new direction', with various elements such as the nose and profile likely to appear on the next-generation E-Class, to be revealed at the 2009 Geneva motor show, and its derivatives, including the CLS 4-door coupé.[2]

Mercedes-Benz director Dr Thomas Weber, responsible for research and development said,

"The show car not only demonstrates a fascinating, new design idiom, but - with our new, high-performance and economical diesel drive system using BlueTEC technology - shows that Mercedes-Benz vehicles will also set standards in the future in terms of sustainability as well as emotional appeal, driving pleasure and comfort."[3]

Specifications

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The ConceptFASCINATION is powered by a 2.2-litre four-cylinder BlueTec turbo-diesel engine, with emissions-cutting AdBlue technology. The engine develops 152kW of power and 500Nm of torque, and is combined with a 6-speed manual gearbox. This powertrain is likely to make production in various Mercedes-Benz models by 2010.[4]

Detailed information regarding the ConceptFASCINATION will be revealed at the Paris motor show in October 2008.

References

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  1. ^ "Mercedes Fascination Concept". Car Magazine Online. Retrieved 2008-09-12.
  2. ^ "Merc's E-Class Coupe Returns". GoAuto. Retrieved 2008-09-15.
  3. ^ "Mercedes-Benz Concept Fascination study". Zimbio. Retrieved September 15, 2008.
  4. ^ "Mercedes Fascination Concept". Linform. Retrieved 2008-09-15.
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