The 2005 C230 Kompressor Sport Coupe

MSRP $26,570*

Model Year 2005.

Engine and Drivetrain

Engine 1,796-cc supercharged DOHC 16-valve inline-4. Aluminum-alloy block and head. Variable intake-valve timing. Roots-type supercharger with intercooler.

Net power 189 hp @ 5,800 rpm

Net torque 192 lb-ft @ 3,500-4,000 rpm

Compression ratio 8.7:1

Fuel requirement Premium unleaded gasoline, 91 pump octane.

Fuel and ignition system SIM 4 engine management. Integrated sequential multipoint fuel injection and ignition with individual cylinder control of fuel spray, spark timing and antiknock. Electronic throttle.

Intake system Variable intake-valve timing. Roots-type rotary-piston supercharger with air-to-air intercooler.

Manual Transmission Standard fully synchronized short-throw 6-speed.

Automatic Transmission Optional driver-adaptive electronic automatic with Touch Shift manual-style control. Shift into Optimum Gear offers one-touch selection of the optimum gear for maximum acceleration. Driver-selectable comfort mode starts vehicle moving in 2nd gear or a second Reverse gear, and upshifts at lower rpm, to help improve control on slippery surfaces. Instrument-cluster readout of selected gear range and mode.

Rear axle ratio 3.46:1

* MSRP includes $720 transportation and handling charge and excludes all taxes, title/documentary fees, registration, tags, Mercedes-Benz Dealer prep, labor and installation charges, insurance, optional equipment and accessories, certificate of compliance or non-compliance fees, and finance charges. Actual prices may vary by dealer.

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