Car Magazine says that it will feature styling that borrows elements from the F800 and F125 concepts. Additionally, thanks to the stiff and strong carbon fibre structure, it will enable engineers to ditch the B-pillars and install rear suicide doors.
Besides, the Superlight is rumored to weigh 350 kg (772 lbs) less than the current E-Class.
Power is expected to be provided by a 150 hp hydrogen fuel-cell which drives the rear wheels in sync with a 50 hp electric motor. At a later stage, Mercedes may add a conventional petrol or diesel engine, or a plug-in hybrid application.
Although the timing is still provisional, low-volume production is expected to commence in late 2015. By 2017, Mercedes will build approximately 20,000 E-Class Superlights annually.
