2002 Mercedes
C 230 Kompressor Sports Coupe

Mercedes is poised to capture
the young professional
new car buying public with their new
and affordable Sports Coupe the
C 230 Kompressor .
Priced in the $25k market this is one
remarkable automobile. With a base price of $25,500 this car packs
alot of power and style in this price range . Acura better watch out
because this Mercedes is affordable and it comes
with the Reputation of German engineering .
How does a 2.3 liter inline 4 cyclinder with an
Intercooled Supercharged engine producing
192 horse power and a amazing 200 lb/ft torque !
If this is not enough the engine also has
Variable valve timing and is matched
up to a 6 speed manual transmission .
With virtually the same performance
Stats as the Acura RSX , Honda better go ahead and bring over the
RSX type R or watch the RSX sales slump .

With such features as the unique
twin glass roof as well as superior
interior apointments the C 230 K
is going to make some waves
with the car buying market .
Leather seats are available but the
standard cloth would better suit the
performance minded .
The many standard features is quite
Astounding for this price range .
Starting with Mercedes ESP ( electronic stability control )
the C 230 K's computer sensors dianamicly controls traction through braking and engine power control .

        Here is the potent powerplant
that will propel the C 230 K
from 0 -60 @ 7.2 seconds .
Also with the patented multi
link suspension this Mercedes was
designed for performance not poshness !


Check out the Street Tuners specs chart on the C 230 K