Thread: Should Mercedes make an AMG version of the CLC?
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Re: Should Mercedes make an AMG version of the CLC? - 07-20-2008, 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by cawimmer430 View Post
It wouldn't sell well in the first place and there is more to adding a 5.5-l V8 under the hood of the CLC. You'd have to invest money into suspension engineering and tuning, perhaps a new cooling system that will fit under the hood of the CLC etc.

Mercedes offered a limited number of C32 AMG Sportcoupes on an on-order-only basis. Needless to say very few were ordered and produced because there simply isn't a profitable market for this kind of car. Why not simply go for a C32 AMG sedan or estate in the first place? Same performance and more interior space and practicality.
And also remember the C 30 CDI AMG Sportcoupé (with the 231hp 5-cylinder diesel engine)!!
In my opinion there is no market for such a car. People who want to get a fast car, will buy a SLK 55 or C 63! Even if the CLC would be cheaper, I think, they couldn't sell any of this car.
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