Mercedes-Benz is becoming increasingly famous (infamous?) for its odd-duck "design studies." The automaker's Paris-bound ConceptFASCINATION, which drops a hint or two about the next-generation E-Class, will likely only help cement that reputation.

 

 

As can be seen, the Fascination, which is powered by a 204-hp, 2.2L BlueTEC diesel engine, has an unusual body style, which is best described as a two-door wagon. Mercedes says it's based on a future E-Class coupe, though given the liberal use of the word "coupe" these days, it's anyone's guess as to what sort of vehicle it will actually be. The Fascination's front end sports the E-Class' signature dual-headlight style -- the lamps are LED units -- melded with elements of the brand's present corporate face. There are also LED foglamps built into the chrome strip in the lower front fascia, which also runs across the car's perimeter. It's a serious possibility that the front end of the Fascination is a hint at what the next-generation E-Class will look like up front. Since the current E-Class is getting quite long in the tooth, that car should arrive before too long.

From the side, the Fascination resembles the R-Class more than any Mercedes wagon, particularly the sloping shape of the windows. The resemblance ends there, however, as the style goes off into its own direction. The doors are coupe-like in length, the door handles extend and there are no B- or C-pillars. In all, it evokes visions of a stretched version of the defunct C230 hatchback. At the rear, there's a relatively small trapezoidal tailgate with a tiny rear window and two-piece taillights similar to those of the Mazda CX-9, with four exhaust pipes integrated into the fascia. Bottom line, it's pretty weird, but it can't be called ugly, either. On top of that, with just a few photos, it's difficult to properly assess the size and proportions of the vehicle, which appears to sit high above the ground due to its large, concept-style wheels. And in case you were wondering, yes, they are calling it a coupe

With the recent announcement by Volkswagen chairman Martin Winterkorn that VW will unveil a sports car concept at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show in November, it appears that the German automaker has once again resurrected its plan to build an affordable midengine coupe and roadster.

But even bigger news could be coming from VW's new masters, er, partners at Porsche. Inside sources say that VW's majority shareholder is said to have shown strong interest in the same project -- opening the door for a possible revival of the 914.

The original 914 -- Motor Trend's Import Car of the Year in 1970 -- was sold in the U.S. from 1969 to 1976, and was a collaborative effort between Volkswagen and Porsche. The guiding force behind the 914 project at the time was none other than Dr. Ferdinand Piech, chairman of the board of the VW Group and a key player in the much-troubled Porsche takeover of VW.

According to reports, the Volkswagen model will borrow heavily from VW's vast parts bin in order to keep development costs low. The new VW coupe and roadster have been described as cars designed to be stylish and lightweight but, at the same time, offering sporty performance in combination with all important fuel economy.

Based on a midengine, rear-wheel-drive layout, two four-cylinder powerplants are said to be under consideration: a 170-horsepower version of the 1.4L twincharger TSI gasoline mill, and a new 125-hp, 1.6L TDI common-rail diesel engine, both mated to VW's new seven-speed DSG gearbox. The model could possibly be assembled in Germany by VW's longtime partner Karmann, also another key player in the original 914's production.

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