Thus the design uncompromising two doors highlight the cut. Accordingly, in the construction and shape of the body represents a variant completely independent, as was the case with the previous model. The commonality with the visual show has been limited to the front to the A-pillars, rear lights and the dashboard. All other parts of the body has been redesigned. This includes the windshield and rear window, which were much more inclined (1.0 degrees and 1.5, respectively) compared to the sedan. An important side effect of elegant design: the low coefficient of drag with a Cd of 0.30 to 0.31 (depending on the engine) has significantly reduced fuel consumption compared to the Coupe series.

The EC 230 was a four-cylinder engine (M 102) with a power of 97 kilowatts (catalyst retrofit version: 100kW), the CE 300 six-cylinder 132 kW (catalyst retrofit version: 138 kW). A five-speed manual transmission is standard on both variants. For a supplement to a four-speed automatic transmission is available with the fourth gear was not designed as an overdrive, ie, engine speed can be fully used. Outside, the EC 300 has been identified by its dual output – and the plate model, unless it was deleted in order.

Design engineers trod new paths in the design of the end section of the roof: the filling of the roof was extended just over the rear for the benefit of safety and comfort of rear passengers: in situations dangerous or the edge of the panel, nor the edge of the window have been near the head. And from the roof, despite the coupe shape, did not begin to slope down to well aft, the passengers in the back room has a lot more for themselves than they is used to cut. The overlapping area was visually concealed by a black pattern on the rear window.

A feature of the design document the independence of the Coupe concept linked to other variants of the series have been the rub strips combined with integral side skirts. Between the wheel cutouts, in bumper, they created an optical link between front and rear apron and deck as decks were painted in contrasting colors of metal.

In the salons and the succession of refinements focused on changes in the style of the organization and redesigning the interior, while on the outside, the Coupe is visible almost unchanged since they were equipped from the start their production with the side rub strips that have been the most remarkable feature of the facelifted 124 series models, and served as a model for the reorganization of the variants of other bodies.

Besides the new engine range, the refinements with the model significantly improved appointment standard for all models of the intermediate class. A driver’s airbag and power adjustable outside mirrors on both sides were part of the specification standard in October 1992. Central locking and a five-speed transmission, which were included in the basic equipment for the saloon and estate right now, had been standard equipment items in coupes from the start of production.

The most striking feature of the modified vehicle was the grille, which was reshuffled after the S-Class. In this so-called integrated radiator chrome surround much narrower compared to the old design is harmoniously integrated in the hood, and the Mercedes star on the hood is located, as in the S-Class lounges. source

1986-1996 Mercedes-Benz C 124 Series

1986-1996 Mercedes-Benz C 124 Series Exterior Front View

1986-1996 Mercedes-Benz C 124 Series Exterior Rear View

1986-1996 Mercedes-Benz C 124 Series Exterior Side View

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