AMG working on entry-level coupe

[Bouncer]

Mercedes-Benz is diligently trying to attract new, younger customers to its AMG performance line, and one giant step forward might be the introduction of a new small coupe, set to rival small performers such as the Volkswagen Golf R, BMW 1-Series, and so on.

A report from Autocar states that this rumored new AMG coupe would be powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four with direct injection, mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. This engine may produce as much as 300 horsepower, putting the AMG coupe right in line with the competitive set. Fuel-efficient technologies like brake energy regeneration, stop-start and a shift indicator lamp are likely to make their way into this new model, and all-wheel drive isn't out of the question, either.

Autocar reports that the design of this entry-level AMG model will be previewed by the Mercedes-Benz F800 Style concept, set to make its debut next week at the Geneva Motor Show. Consider our interest piqued.

Rumormill: AMG working on entry-level coupe — Autoblog

[mofo]

if the tag runs less than $30k i'd probably buy it.

[Konitz]

if the tag runs less than $30k i'd probably buy it.

LOL prolly pushing 50K

[Bouncer]

if the tag runs less than $30k i'd probably buy it.

well that's not gonna happen. 40k at least most likely around 45-50k.

[decadecadeca]

Bad idea.

Don't try to be "entry-level", stick to a focus on quality and prestige.

Fucking up that brand image can haunt a company for years.

[Mr I]

same as that decedeca... its like the porsche boxter, actually a good car but everytime you see someone in one they just look like they couldn't afford the 911 and life hadn't worked out quite as planned, shame really as its a good car.

I'd rather have a second hand AMG 55 or 911

[Konitz]

same as that decedeca... its like the porsche boxter, actually a good car but everytime you see someone in one they just look like they couldn't afford the 911 and life hadn't worked out quite as planned, shame really as its a good car.

I'd rather have a second hand AMG 55 or 911

In the US the Boxster is the ladies Porsche.

[dna9488]

naw, doesn't appeal to me.

[Bouncer]

same as that decedeca... its like the porsche boxter, actually a good car but everytime you see someone in one they just look like they couldn't afford the 911 and life hadn't worked out quite as planned, shame really as its a good car.

Fuck that, Cayman S is a great car.

Many people agree that the cayman S captures the original "essence" of what the 911 was supposed to be better then the current 911 does.

that said, i would take a 911 over a cayman s any day.

[NewbieChris]

Bad idea.

Merc cannot produce a fun sporty car for the same amount of money as a 1 or R32 or anything like that, they will end up regretting the C230 all over again.

[dna9488]

Merc cannot produce a fun sporty car for the same amount of money as a 1 or R32 or anything like that, they will end up regretting the C230 all over again.

The R32 is awesome. I love that that car

[ROCKETW19]

well that's not gonna happen. 40k at least most likely around 45-50k.

No shit 30 40K never. AMG has the C63 and that is a lil beast anything less and it will not hold the AMG mystic(sp?)