Mercedes introduced C-Class series into market in 1993 to replace the 190E series also known as baby benz,just like its predecessor the C-Class proved immensely popular,though the C-Class series kept the sporty look of the baby benz with a smoother and more rounded appearance offering better performance and more interior room
Upon introduction in 1993 benz C-Class series was the first Mercedes Benz model with a complete multivalve engine.The first series of the new family was four cylinder engine in petrol and diesel unitswhich ranges from 1.8L to 2.2L with power beginning from 121hp to 190hp,190hp in 6 cylinder engines intriduced in 1995,the supercharged petrol version was also introduced in 1995 C230 kompressor using supercharger to generate 190hp@5300rpm.The improvement in engine size and performance continues as the year passes even till date,now to my 1999 models my favourite of the models C55 Kompressor
ENGINE
460hp(horsepower)
Top speedof 180mph
0 to 60 in 4.7secs
2.2L to 2.8L in 1999 series but up to 5.5L in modified engines with V8
Torque 200ftibs@2500rpm
CHASIS&BODY
width 67.7 in
height 56.1 in
length 177.4 in
weight 3300lbs
wheelbase 105.9 in
INTERIOR
Rear hip room55.0 in
Rear head room 37.0 in
Rear leg room 32.8 in
Rear shoulder room 54.3 in
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PERFORMANCE
5.5L engine this is a bit bigger than the previous C-Class engines,these replaced the DOHC 4 valve heads these new SOHC heads having three valves per cylinder and double spark plugs this system logically reduce emission and fuel consumption without sacrificing power.These V8 engines could achieve up to 460hp at 5850rpm with a torque of 410Nm(320 ft lbs) at 3250 rpm more torque y than it competitor BMW M3 and the previous C-Class due to the modification and adjustments in its engines
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It suspension was also replaced with a racing tuned suspension to increase its stability.It four speed transmission was replaced in 1999 with a standard five speed automatic gearbox with Tiptronic function to compliment for the bigger engine capacity introduced to the C-Class series.
BODY MODIFICATION
A darker rear lights was introduced,new wheel rims,interior trims and the door mouldings.The front and rear bumpers were also changed in shape to give a sporty and modern look.
The particular 1999 model C-Class in the picture above from cardomain.com is a C45 modified to Renntech E55 it has the following modification that makes it differ from others in the series these are modified RENNTECH engine,air and fuel delivery system,AMG brakes,KONI shocks,Renntech transmission,AMG wheels and RENN exhaust.So if you`re looking for a comfortable runabout vehicle that combines speed and durability without compromising strength you might want to consider this series of Mercedes-Benz
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