The car that gave birth to the so-called four-door coupe segment, the Mercedes-Benz CLS, is going to be replaced by a brand new model that is expected to hit the market in late 2010 or early 2011. Captured here during winter testing in northern Scandinavia, the prototype CLS appears to retain the low-slung shape of the current model though it’s very difficult to see any specific design details due to the heavy camouflage that covers the entire body of the saloon.
The next-generation CLS will share its hardware with the latest iteration of the E-Class sedan, so don’t except any surprises under the hood. Powertrain options will include a 3.5-liter V6 with 292HP, a 5.5-liter V8 with 388HP and a 525HP 6.2-liter V8 for the sporty AMG version.
Via: Worldcarfans