Mercedes-Benz ConceptFASCINATION

In German car-design circles, the term 'Fascination' is used to describe a 'new direction', with various elements such as the nose and profile likely to appear on the next-generation E-Class, to be revealed at the 2009 Geneva motor show, and its derivatives, including the CLS 4-door coupé.

[2] Mercedes-Benz director Dr Thomas Weber, responsible for research and development said, "The show car not only demonstrates a fascinating, new design idiom, but - with our new, high-performance and economical diesel drive system using BlueTEC technology - shows that Mercedes-Benz vehicles will also set standards in the future in terms of sustainability as well as emotional appeal, driving pleasure and comfort.

"[3] The ConceptFASCINATION is powered by a 2.2-litre four-cylinder BlueTec turbo-diesel engine, with emissions-cutting AdBlue technology.

The engine develops 152kW of power and 500Nm of torque, and is combined with a 6-speed manual gearbox.

[4] Detailed information regarding the ConceptFASCINATION will be revealed at the Paris motor show in October 2008.