{"id":12107,"date":"2015-04-27T19:14:29","date_gmt":"2015-04-27T17:14:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mixmotor.eu\/?p=12107"},"modified":"2015-04-27T19:17:40","modified_gmt":"2015-04-27T17:17:40","slug":"mercedes-benz-glc-preukazal-svetu-novy-dizajn-alebo-to-uz-spravilo-x4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mixmotor.eu\/en\/12107\/mercedes-benz-glc-preukazal-svetu-novy-dizajn-alebo-to-uz-spravilo-x4","title":{"rendered":"Is it X4 ? No, it’s from Merc and his name is GLC"},"content":{"rendered":"
Stuttgart \/ Shanghai. \u00a0In a flowing transition, Mercedes-Benz lands the next coup: the Concept GLC Coup\u00e9 is a near-production-standard study that carries the successful GLE Coup\u00e9 formula over into a more compact segment. The dynamically expressive show car combines typical stylistic features of a coup\u00e9 with the sensually pure design idiom of coming SUV generations. This emotively appealing fusion is further enriched with details that are strong in character. A twin-blade radiator grille, powerdomes on the bonnet and a four-pipe exhaust system form an aesthetic contrast to the harmonious, almost organic main body section. On the other hand, elements from the rugged off-road world, such as enormous 21-inch tyres, front and rear underbody protection, increased ground clearance and side running boards, are indicative of the off-road performance potential of the Concept GLC Coup\u00e9.<\/div>\n
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Gorden Wagener, Head of Design at Daimler AG, puts it in a nutshell: “With its modern and sensual design idiom, the Concept GLC Coup\u00e9 gives a foretaste of future SUV models from Mercedes-Benz. At the same time, it embraces the typical values of tradition-steeped Mercedes-Benz coup\u00e9s”.<\/div>\n
\"Mercedes-Benz<\/a><\/div>\n
The same successful blend of the multifunctional SUV and the emotively appealing coup\u00e9 world of Mercedes-Benz that was so enthusiastically welcomed with the GLE\u00a0Coup\u00e9 is now repeated with the Concept GLC Coup\u00e9. However, the near-production-standard show car inhabits a more compact segment, as demonstrated by the external length of 4.73 metres and the 2.83-metre wheelbase. These two dimensions, together with the striking and muscular main body section, elongated greenhouse and large 21-inch wheels, provide an ideal basis for the typical, almost dramatic proportions of the sportily youthful coup\u00e9 generation with the characteristic off-road touch.<\/div>\n

Distinctive front end, sculptural headlamp design\u00a0 <\/strong><\/h3>\n
At the front, a short, crisp overhang with upright radiator grille and twin-blade louvre so characteristic of sporty Mercedes-Benz models give a first indication of the sporty philosophy behind the Concept GLC Coup\u00e9. The credo “Born to race on every ground” is confirmed by the powerdomes on the bonnet, the sweeping lines of the A-wing below the radiator grille, the large side air intakes and the visually dominant underbody protection. Like all the trim elements on the concept vehicle, this typical SUV feature radiates in silver shadow to form an attractive counterpoint to the solar-beam paintwork and the all-round claddings in matt gun metal magno paintwork.<\/div>\n
Reminiscent of light sculptures, striking LED headlamps decisively shape the expressive face of the Concept GLC Coup\u00e9. All functions are united in one housing: for illumination, the daytime running lamps and turn indicators use the upper strip inserts, dubbed “eyebrows” by the designers. Below them are three rotating lenses, which appear to positively float in the deep, three-dimensional space and which adapt to the situation to optimally illuminate the road or terrain. Of course, the headlamps are non-dazzling for oncoming traffic in lower beam, upper beam, cornering light or active light mode. This is achieved by blanking out the light cone in the area of oncoming vehicles.<\/div>\n
\"Mercedes-Benz<\/a><\/div>\n

Side profile with low-slung coup\u00e9 greenhouse and large SUV wheels\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/h3>\n
The perfection with which the intrinsically contrary design worlds of the coup\u00e9 and the SUV have been brought into harmony with each other is revealed in particular by a side view of the just under 1.60-metre-high Concept GLC Coup\u00e9 with the typical, elongated roof line of a sports coup\u00e9. Like the integrated roof rails and fully recessed door handles, the squat greenhouse with its frameless side windows blends perfectly into the vehicle’s flanks to additionally underscore the coup\u00e9-like character. The interplay with the high beltline, wide shoulders and accentuated wheel lips gives rise to extreme proportions that lend the Concept GLC Coup\u00e9 a thrilling dynamism.\u00a0This highly charged interaction is given extra emphasis by the drawn-in waist between the dropping line and the lower, rearwards ascending light-catching contour.<\/div>\n
A clear indication of the more prominent SUV genes is given by sill extensions reminiscent of the side running boards on a classic SUV. Flush with the outside edge of the body, wide 21-inch wheels with large, heavily profiled tyres combine with the relatively high ground clearance to endorse the sportily dynamic off-road ambitions of the Concept GLC Coup\u00e9.<\/div>\n
\"Mercedes-Benz<\/a><\/div>\n

Rear end with distinct coup\u00e9 heritage\u00a0 <\/strong><\/h3>\n
The rear view of the precisely two-metre-wide Concept GLC Coup\u00e9 in particular reveals the wide, muscular shoulders with harmoniously modelled wheel arches that house 53.3 cm (21-inch) wheels with 285\/45 R 21 wide-base tyres. The four polished stainless-steel tailpipes of the exhaust system provide a visual highlight. Mounted in pairs above an A-wing similar to the one at the front and featuring characteristic underbody protection, the tailpipes underscore the sporty look of the coup\u00e9.<\/div>\n
\"Mercedes-Benz<\/a><\/div>\n
Overall, it is the styling of the rear end that most clearly accentuates the coup\u00e9 genes of the concept vehicle. Narrow, split tail lights, centrally positioned brand star and a sharp spoiler lip emphasise a design line that made its debut with the S\u2011Class Coup\u00e9 and which all Mercedes-Benz coup\u00e9 models have since followed. Relocated to the lower section of the bumper, the number plate as well as the typical form of the rear window with its rounded upper area are among the further stylistic features.<\/div>\n
The night design of the LED tail lights sets a new tone. Adapted from the headlamps, the strips at the top are home to the turn indicators, which use chasing lights to signal a change of direction. A circular rear light encloses a central lens that adaptively augments the brake lamp for even better visibility.<\/div>\n
\"Mercedes-Benz<\/a><\/div>\n

Technical details provide a stimulating contrast <\/strong><\/h3>\n
Hard technical details give an additional emotive appeal to the Concept GLC Coup\u00e9 with its almost organic form of the main body section. For example, excitingly designed components such as two-part, open light-alloy wheels, wing-look exterior mirrors and the already mentioned four exhaust tailpipes set a deliberate stylistic contrast intended to underscore the technological claim of the show car. The same goes for the underbody protection with front and rear cooling ducts and the headlamps and tail lights, which resemble light sculptures.<\/div>\n

Power aplenty: all-wheel-drive powertrain producing 367 hp<\/strong><\/h3>\n
The drive technology aboard the Concept GLC Coup\u00e9 matches the vehicle’s looks. A V6 powerplant delivering 270 kW<\/strong> (367 hp) and 520 Nm makes for a highly sporty level of performance. Familiar from AMG sports models, the direct-injection biturbo engine is teamed with a 9G-TRONIC nine-speed automatic transmission and 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive to provide the show car with emphatic acceleration while at the same time giving an acoustically audible note to the impressive performance. Depending on the transmission mode setting, the tailpipes give off either a commandingly subdued rumble or the passionate sound of a high-powered sports car.<\/div>\n

Extension to the SUV world of Mercedes-Benz <\/strong><\/h3>\n
The SUV world of Mercedes-Benz has room for further models, such as a production version of the Concept GLC Coup\u00e9. The range would thus include seven models, allowing customers to order a tailor-made vehicle to suit their personal preferences. At the same time, the show car would enrich the trendsetting coup\u00e9 world of Mercedes-Benz with a new all-rounder while providing a logical addition to models such as the four-door coup\u00e9s and Shooting Brakes of the CLS and CLA series. In addition to spawning entirely new classes of vehicle, these model series have also exerted a considerable impact on the model policies of all manufacturers. They have also proved an outstanding success on the sales front.<\/div>\n
\"Mercedes-Benz<\/a><\/div>\n
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Overview of technical data:<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Concept GLC Coup\u00e9<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Body type \/ construction<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Four-door, four-seater coup\u00e9 concept vehicle, frameless side windows<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Engine<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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V6 biturbo, direct injection<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Displacement cc<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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2996<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Output\u00a0 kW\/hp at rpm<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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270\/367<\/div>\n
5500<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Peak torque (Nm)<\/strong><\/div>\n
at rpm<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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520<\/div>\n
1400-4000<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Transmission<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Nine-speed automatic transmission<\/div>\n
9G-TRONIC, DIRECT SELECT gearshift<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Powertrain<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Length mm<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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4727<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Width with\/without mirrors mm<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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2151\/2000<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Height mm<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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1593<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Wheelbase mm<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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2827<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Track width front\/rear mm<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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1657\/1687<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Wheels \/ tyres\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0front<\/strong><\/div>\n
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8 J x 21 \/ 255\/50 R 21<\/div>\n
9.5 J x 21 \/ 285\/45 R 21<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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