Blackseal 1st Gear October 28, 2011 Share October 28, 2011 German car magazine Auto Bild is reporting in its latest issue that Mercedes-Benz is working on a superlight E-Class. The lightweight edition of the E-Class will be made of carbon fiber (with more rigidity than steel) and weigh in at around 1,300 kg (2860 lbs) - which will be 350 kg (770 lbs) less than the standard model. The superlight E-Class will also see a new design, influenced by the CLS, with engineers free to go with features such as gullwing doors or no B-pillar given the rigidity of the carbon structure. The model also seems intended to lower Mercedes-Benz's fleet fuel-economy and CO2 quotients because the automaker is considering both hydrogen fuel-cell and petrol-hybrid drivetrains for the lightweight E-Class. The superlight E-Class is due in 2015. Source: Auto Bild (German) ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJK Neutral Newbie November 2, 2011 Share November 2, 2011 Wow, It is too late for me to see your post. I just booked a new E250 two week ago! But your carbon E should be very expensive! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckcent 4th Gear November 2, 2011 Share November 2, 2011 Not late, drive it for 5 years then change lah. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJK Neutral Newbie November 4, 2011 Share November 4, 2011 Hahaa, that is maybe the only way left........ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andycheng9110 Neutral Newbie November 4, 2011 Share November 4, 2011 any pics to share? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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