Confusion surrounding the name of the showroom model that the CSC will spawn still abounds, with CLA and BLS both being mooted, but we do expect to see a production version hit the streets at some point in 2013. The connection with the new A-Class is obvious with the striking front end being carried over in addition to the 211hp turbocharged four-pot engine and 4Matic all-wheel drive system. A hot AMG version, complete with the 335hp engine from the A 25 AMG, could join the line-up along with more sedate petrol and diesel models.
Frameless windows, pillar-less doors and a panoramic roof all feature in the CSC show car but how much of this makes it to production remains to be seen.
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