Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class
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The Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class is a vehicle originally rumoured to be released in 2005. However, there are as yet no official announcements about the production or existence of such a car.
In 2003, rumours emerged of a new DaimlerChrysler AG Mercedes-Benz four-door coupé, which at that time was seen as an adventurous new concept. The rumour speculated that this car would be based on the C-Class, with a tentative release date of 2005. Autocar magazine dubbed it "Merc's Secret Jag Fighter" in their March 2003 edition.
The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class coupé was introduced with four doors in Autumn, 2004, based in its E-Class saloon. This release further added to the rumour that Mercedes-Benz would release a CLE-Class car, based on its C-Class vehicle.
The vehicle has been rumoured to have suicide doors, and to be available in a range of engine types.
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- Speculation ahead of the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show No details of the CLE were released in the event.
- Preview and body design details on autobild.de (in German)
- Automobile Magazine releases sketchy details and an artist's impression of Mercedes' planned new model
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