Images: Mercedes-Benz CL203.I C-Class Sports Coupe (2001-04)
Released in August 2001, the Mercedes-Benz CL203 Series I (CL203.I) C-Class Sports Coupe was a three-door, four-seat liftback. Manufactured in Germany, the rear-wheel drive CL203 C-Class Sport Coupe range initially consisted of the C 200 Kompressor, with the C 180 following in November 2001. In October 2002, the C 180 was replaced by the C 180 Kompressor, C 200 Kompressor was fitted with a new 1.8-litre supercharged four-cylinder petrol engine and the range was expanded by the C 230 Kompressor. In August 2004, the C 320 was released… Read full Mercedes-Benz CL203 C-Class Sports Coupe review
Images: Mercedes-Benz CL203.II C-Class Sports Coupe (2004-07)
Released in September 2004, the Mercedes-Benz CL203 Series II (CL203.II) C-Class Sports Coupe introduced mechanical upgrades and, for the manual transmission, improved shift quality. Furthermore, the CL203.II C-Class Sports Coupe was fitted with newly developed front and rear axle bearings (for greater cornering agility), a more direct steering ratio and revised suspension settings. The Mercedes-Benz CL203.II C-Class Sports Coupe could be identified by its clear-lens headlamps, new front bumper with a larger lower air intake and radiator grille with three more obliquely angled transverse slats. Inside, there were new sports seats (in black or alpaca grey), a new instrument cluster with a chronometer design and chrome surrounds, new three-spoke steering wheel with silver-coloured buttons and chrome trim on the centre console.
