The new CLC will be unveiled by Mercedes-Benz during the second Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin 2008, which takes place from January 27 - 31, 2008.

The photos reveal only part of the sport coupé. Most of the body is hidden by the vivid yellow fabric of the evening gown worn by leading model Eva Padberg.

The pictures were shots by the renowned German fashion photographer Ellen von Unwerth.

According to the automaker, the new CLC is "an affordable entry into the Mercedes-Benz coupé family." It is targeted to young people whoo look for for a car that is fun to drive and has a high lifestyle value.

The technical highlights of the CLC include new direct steering for even more nimble handling of bends, modern infotainment systems with colour display, Europe-wide DVD or hard-drive navigation with multimedia interface and a more powerful four-cylinder engine with 135kW / 184 bhp.

The CLC coupé shot on film features extra fittings such as 18” light alloy rims, wide base tyres, headlights with black painted inner frames, sports suspension with lowered bodywork and chrome trim.

About the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin 2008

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin 2008 takes place from January 27 - 31, 2008 at Postbahnhof, the city's former mail train station. Leading international fashion designers will be presenting their latest collections, including the following brands: 30paarhaende, Heiress, Hugo, Intuitive, Joop!, Macqua, Michalsky, Marcel Ostertag, Sinemus, Stefan Eckert, Strenesse, Suzana Peric, Unrath & Strano, Sisi Wasabi and Zac Posen.

(Source: Mercedes-Benz)