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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 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>.
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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 [[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>

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


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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>url = http://www.zimbio.com/Mercedes-Benz/articles/247/Mercedes+Benz+Concept+Fascination+Study | title = Mercedes-Benz Concept Fascination study | publisher = Zimbio | accessmonthday = September 15 | accessyear = 2008 | }}/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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<gallery>
Image:MercConceptFascinationFront.jpg|Front
Image:MercConceptFascinationProfile.jpg|Profile
Image:MercConceptFascinationRear.jpg|Rear
Image:MercConceptFascinationInteriorSketch.jpg|Interior Sketch
</gallery>


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


== References ==
== References ==
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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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