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Topic: Sports coupe


  
  Sports car - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Great emphasis is often placed on handling—the ability of the driver to remain in control of the car under challenging conditions such as when the car's tires begin to lose their grip on corners.
A large, powerful engine is not required; many of the early British sports cars lacked a powerful engine and did not accelerate as quickly as, say, muscle cars, but were known for having exceptional handling characteristics due to their combination of light weight, carefully engineered/balanced chassis and innovative suspension designs.
Often vehicles in the muscle car, performance sedan/saloon or grand tourer (GT) category are referred to as sports cars even though they tend to lack the light weight and excellent handling characteristics of a true sports car.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sports_coupe   (1062 words)

  
 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sports Coupe to Sell for $24,950   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The new sports coupe can be distinguished by its high back with a functional aerodynamic spoiler (for extra stability at cruising speeds) and a tinted polycarbonate panel between the rear lights.
The long list of sports coupe safety features includes the same basic body structure as the C-Class sedan, which was recently rated a "Best Pick" by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety based on its outstanding performance in their 40-mph frontal offset crash test.
A Growing C-Class Family The new sports coupe is the first step in the evolution of the C-Class from a sedan family to a comprehensive model line.
www.theautochannel.com /news/2001/06/04/022437.html   (604 words)

  
 C230 Sports Coupe   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
A sport consists of a normal physical activity or skill carried out under a publicly agreed set of rules, and with arecreational purpose: for competition, for self-enjoyment, to attain excellence, for the development of skill, or somecombination of these.
A coupe (or coupé) is a two or four-seater car with a fixedroof and two doors.
In the 19th century, a coupé was a carriage with two doors enclosing seating for two withan exposed area on the front for a driver.
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 First Drive: 2002 Mercedes-Benz C230 Sports Coupe   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Aft of the B-pillar, however, the sports coupe is radically different from anything we've previously seen from Mercedes-Benz.
The C230 Sports Coupe's radically different rear treatment stems from 8.5 inches less rear overhang and the bobbed, hatchback roofline.
The Coupe's relatively minuscule MSRP is meant to attract an entirely new clientele to the brand, and if that happens to include young, professional women, Mercedes will be pleased indeed.
www.edmunds.com /reviews/roadtests/firstdrive/45196/article.html   (1242 words)

  
 Mercedes-Benz: C-Class Sports Coupe
A U.S. version of the new sports coupe will come with the 2.3-liter supercharged engine that powers the popular SLK roadster, and the new model is expected to be priced under $30,000 when it arrives in the States next year.
The new sports coupe can be distinguished by its high rear end with an integrated spoiler (that provides aerodynamic downforce for extra stability at cruising speeds) and a tinted panel between the rear lights.
The C-Class sports coupe is over seven inches shorter than its sedan sibling, and the coupe is about a half inch lower as well.
www.autointell.com /nao_companies/daimlerchrysler/mercedes/mercedes_c_class_coupe_01.htm   (538 words)

  
 C-class Sports Coupé to debut at Paris Motor Show
Temperament, performance and youthful charm can, quite literally, be seen in the face of the C-class sports coupé: the louvred radiator grille so typical of the brand, with the three-pointed star in the middle, clearly identifies the two-door car as a member of the Mercedes sports car club.
The sports coupé is 4343 millimetres long, and thus 183 millimetres shorter than the C-class saloon while its height, at 1406 millimetres, is 20 millimetres lower.
The driver and front-seat passenger have contoured sports seats with good lateral support, while elbowroom, legroom and headroom, as well as the adjustable range of the seats, are almost as generous as in the saloon.
www.cardesignnews.com /events/paris2000/features/merc-ccoupe   (948 words)

  
 R&T : Infiniti G35 Sport Coupe (11/2002)
Built on the same FM (Front Midship) platform as both the 350Z and G35 Sport Sedan, the G35 Sport Coupe was created primarily to give the company a presence in the fast-growing luxury sports-coupe segment.
To me, the term "luxury sports coupe" usually means pseudo sports car, something that caters to rich older people who are subtly trying to recapture their youth.
The Sport Coupe is slightly smaller than the Sedan with overall length, height and width of 182.2 in., 71.5 and 54.8, respectively.
www.roadandtrack.com /article.asp?print_page=y§ion_id=3&article_id=373&page_number=1&preview=   (1159 words)

  
 CarPrices.com - Mercedes Offers New, Low-Priced Coupe
According to M-B USA, "the sports coupe marks an aggressive foray into the highly competitive entry-luxury segment, which accounts for approximately 75 percent of all luxury market sales." Now they need to convince younger buyers that a Mercedes-Benz is not a stodgy, old-person's car.
The sports coupe is also the beneficiary of the company's largest Web effort to date, featuring a high-tech, highly customizable microsite incorporating the latest Flash technology.
M-B USA expects the C230 sports coupe to play an important part in its plans to achieve its highest annual sales volume on record with 2001 sales surpassing the 205,000 sold in 2000.
www.carprices.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?name=driving_thu.html   (340 words)

  
 2003 Mercedes-Benz C320 Sports Coupe Review
Starting at $27,300, the C320 Sports Coupe is within the reach of many more car buyers than the S600.
Both are built on a 106.9-inch wheelbase platform, so with the Coupe the wheels are closer to the corners of the car and there's less overhang front and rear.
The CLK coupes have front-end styling that reminiscent of the E-Class, while the C320 looks like a C-Class sedan from the front, which ain't exactly ugly.
www.theautochannel.com /news/2003/06/22/163561.html   (659 words)

  
 BRABUS - C V8 Sports Coupe   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The performance of the BRABUS C V8 Sports Coupe earns it the pole position among compact cars: With an acceleration time of just 4.5 seconds from 0 - 100 km/h and a top speed of 301 km/h, the three-door is on the highest sportscar level.
The suspension of the eight-cylinder sports coupe was developed in close cooperation with SACHS Race Engineering, taking into account the altered weight distribution.
BRABUS equips the C V8 Sports Coupe with multi-piece BRABUS Monoblock VI light-alloy wheels and Michelin or Pirelli high-performance tires.
www.brabus-online.de /special/06bbe.htm   (375 words)

  
 v6 supercharged dynamism now in the c-class sports coupé too ( en )
Wide-base tyres, size 245/40 ZR 18 at the front and 275/35 ZR 18 at the rear, hold the road, and the C 32 AMG Sports Coupé is fitted as standard with multi-piece AMG light-alloy wheels, size 8.5 x 18 (front) and 10 x 18 (rear).
The exhaust system is a totally new development: the Sports Coupé, with its V6 supercharged engine, has a twin exhaust.
The standard vehicle is converted into a C 32 AMG Sports Coupé to individual customer requirements at Mercedes-AMG in Affalterbach.
www.schwab-kolb.com /dc000041.htm   (557 words)

  
 21st Century Sports Coupe - AutoWorld.Com
The air bag module is smaller, the horn uses a membrane switch that covers the surface of the wheel center and there are thick handgrips at the 9- and 3-o'clock positions, with cutouts for the thumbs.
Just as importantly, Eclipse appears to be a coupe, but it retains its hatchback body configuration, meaning that cargo space is remarkably generous for this class of car.
Exciting to look at, intuitive to use and easy to live with, Eclipse proves that a sports coupe interior can be dramatic and functional at the same time.
www.autoworld.com /news/Mitsubishi/21stEclip.htm   (1175 words)

  
 Autosite - Fiat 124 Sports Coupe
This is the car a 1974 fiat 124 Sports Coupe cc model.
As we all know the fiat 124 coupe diff is hopeless, it just simply breaks under load.
I replaced all the shocks with Koni Sports, I have used them in the past and them to be the best on the market.
www.autosite.com.au /webcars/fiat/fiat124coupe.asp   (682 words)

  
 Compare Prices and Read Reviews on 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class at Epinions.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The C230 Kompressor Sports Coupe that I drove reeks of German sports car elegance, including a fine leather-wrapped steering wheel, perforated leather seats, a radio that is nicely integrated into the dash and excellent controls that are right where you expect them to be.
The 2003 C230 Kompressor Sports Coupe comes standard with 16-inch alloy wheels, disk brakes at all four corners, and a supercharged 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that delivers 189 horsepower and 192 ft-lbs of torque.
However, if you already have a more practical car, the C230 Kompressor Sports Coupe would be a fun, affordable and very solid-feeling addition that is perfectly suited for commuting and weekend trips to the twisty roads.
www.epinions.com /content_92918419076   (1433 words)

  
 The Australian: Mercedes-Benz Sports Coupe [ 14feb02 ]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Although it shares its underpinnings with the sedan, the Sports Coupe is far sleeker with a squat, purposeful front end dominated by the big three-pointed star in the middle of the grille.
The downside of being a swoopy coupe is the somewhat restricted rear view from the driver's seat.
The Sports Coupe offers superb on-road dynamics and even though the supercharged 2.0-litre four is competent, the chassis can handle more power.
www.theaustralian.news.com.au /printpage/0,5942,3776655,00.html   (835 words)

  
 C-Class Sportcoupe W203   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
In the interests of driving safety, the high edge of the coupé's rear spoiler enables a powerful dynamic downforce to be imposed on the rear axle, while the intriguingly designed panel also serves as a window, thus giving the driver exceptionally good rear visibility, particularly for a coupé — and especially when parking.
The driver and front-seat passenger have contoured sports seats with good la-teral support, while elbowroom, legroom and headroom, as well as the adjustable range of the seats, are almost as generous as in the saloon.
The driver and front passenger have contoured sports seats with extra lateral support, while the two rear seats are asymmetrically divided and can be folded forward either individually or together, to increase cargo volume.
www.geocities.com /MotorCity/Speedway/5350/w203sportc.htm   (1711 words)

  
 Mercedes-Benz C200K Sports coupe, tested! - Business Standard Motoring   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
So the general presumption was that DaimlerChrysler India would be selling an emasculated coupe based on the C-class, providing it with a puny 127 bhp engine and making car poseurs happy – the kind of people who want their cars to look fast, but are not actually a threat to quicker Ikons or Citys.
Remember, the C Sports Coupe weighs nearly 1.5 tonnes (almost 200 kg more than the Mondeo), but that's not the real reason for the Coupe losing out after showing so much promise.
You are one with the car, as turn-ins are executed in a rapid manner, and combined with the taut chassis, the sporty flavour of the car emerges, especially on the curvy mountain sections.
www.bsmotoring.com /2002/02mar31_1.htm   (1760 words)

  
 2006 Mercedes Benz C320 Sport Coupe
The 2006 Mercedes Benz C320 Sports Coupe is robust and performance-oriented.
Really, Mercedes Benz C320 Sports Coupe poses a threat to the supremacy of other so-called advanced sports coupes like Mitsubishi Eclipse, Volkswagen GTI VR6, Toyota Celica GT-S and Acura RS-X. The 2005 Mercedes Benz C320 Sports Coupe is outstanding in comfort and style.
With the adequate blend of curves and corners, the 2006 Mercedes Benz C320 Sports Coupe is all set to caste its charismatic spell over the sports coupe segment.
www.purehonda.com /mercedesbenz/2005-mercedes-benz-c320-sc.htm   (384 words)

  
 Infiniti G35: Sports coupe with comfort
The interior of the G35 Sports Coupe was nicely laid out and comes with all the creature features one would expect on a full-size luxury car.
However, there is a diagram on the trunk lid that shows you how to properly position two sets of golf clubs so that they will fit in the space.
Saying that the G35 Sports Coupe handles very well, however, is the truth; no one should be disappointed with the way it handles.
archives.heritage.com /nh/20030629/N04ALV1.htm   (711 words)

  
 New kompressor c-class and V6 sports coupe - C-Class - Car Discussion Forums - Helping the Automotive Community Online
In addition, the new C320 sports coupe is a rocket!
The C320 sedan does 0-60 in 6.7-7.0 and the ligther sports coupe should manage around 6.3 to 6.5 in my opinion.
Base price for the V6 sports coupe is advertised as $28,500 and I am sure it will attract many new buyers into the Mercedes family.
www.automotivehelper.com /topic90052.htm   (731 words)

  
 ClubLexus - Lexus Unveils Luxury Sports Coupe Concept   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Lexus first introduced the LF-C luxury sports coupe concept car at the 2004 New York International Auto Show.
The LF-C, which is the third design concept in the series, provides a hint of the direction Lexus is considering for the next generation IS 300 sports car.
The console is flanked on each side by arched, wing-like instrument panels situated low in front of the driver and passenger to create a feeling of openness.
www.clublexus.com /index.php/article/articleview/3253/1/10   (527 words)

  
 Audi RSQ Sports Coupe
The resulting Audi RSQ sport coupe is a visionary interpretation of Audi’s typical design language.
The mid-engined sports car operated by the story’s police department, races through the Chicago of the future not on wheels but on spheres.
Its two doors are rear-hinged to the C-posts of the body and open according to the butterfly principle.
www.germancarfans.com /news.cfm/NewsID/2040408.004/audi/1.html   (574 words)

  
 2002 Mercedes C-Class Sports Coupe   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The vehicle, constructed on a compact platform that also supports the Mercedes C Class sedans, conforms to the format of a hatchback coupe with two side doors, four wheels pushed to corners with scant overhangs, and a raked prow up front concealing the four-in-line engine capped by a supercharger that blows out the extra power.
Generating as much as 192 hp at 5500 rpm, the dual-cam plant is the same Mercedes engine that powers the SLK230 Kompressor convertible coupe, with "kompressor" translating from German to "supercharger" in English.
That's not the case, however, because it enters the American market as a 2002 model priced aggressively against competing sport coupes from Japan.
www.cartrackers.com /am/showarticle.php?id=5815   (1055 words)

  
 Tastefully sophisticated: 2005 Infiniti G35 Sports Coupe   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Beginning with the sculpted lines of the sleek sheetmetal, the new Infiniti coupe is a joy to behold -- inside, outside and at speed.
For motorists that desire more kick in their coupe, a short throw six-speed manual transmission is available.
Using Nissan's rigid FM platform architecture as the foundation, the G coupe employs a sport tuned independent four-wheel suspension system consisting of a forged-aluminum multi-link setup with coil springs over ripple-control shock absorbers, two-way bushings and a stabilizer bar -- front and rear.
www.dcmilitary.com /navy/tester/10_04/features/33037-1.html   (554 words)

  
 Car's Garage - 850 Sports Coupe   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
As most of the general books, publicity and even the manuals have scant photos or information specifically on the Sports Coupe, it was great to find an original fold out brochure.
As someone who only got involved with these cars when they were already pretty old and shabby, it's interesting to see how these cars were when shiny and new.
I have also included the type that appears on each page, with the exception of the specifications page, as this should be mainly legible in it's picture form.
www.carproductions.com.au /Garage/850sc.html   (97 words)

  
 Compare Prices and Read Reviews on 2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe at Epinions.com
The C230 Sports Coupe isn't nearly playful enough to be an object of enthusiasts' desire.
The C230 Coupe is by no means a poor-handling car--quite the opposite, really--but it fails to live up to its Sport Coupe nomenclature in this area as well.
The C230's interior is certainly classier and more comfortable than most sports coupes', but it's not quite up to Mercedes' usual standards of quality, and it's not as driver-oriented as it should be.
www.epinions.com /content_141448547972   (2083 words)

  
 Test: Mercedes C30 CDi Sports Coupé   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
El Mercedes C30 CDi Sports Coupé se acerca mucho a lo que debe ser el aparato perfecto para ir muy rápido consumiendo poco y con un alto nivel de seguridad (tanto activa como pasiva).
En efecto, el C Sports Coupé, que nace para hacer frente a la competencia del BMW Compact y el Audi A3, es un automóvil compacto con carrocería de 3 puertas.
En resumen, el C30 CDi Sports Coupé AMG responde al concepto más rabiosamente deportivo siendo -al tiempo- un diesel que permite unos consumos mucho más que razonables circulando a ritmos endiablados.
www.ondaregionalmurcia.es /programas/revista_motor/motor225.htm   (599 words)

  
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