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Johnny
09-28-2013, 01:54 PM
Looking through my Sept 30 issue of AUTOWEEK I found this.
Back in 1991 Mercedes came out with a car that looks like the Consulier.
But really, better looking. But sure looks similar.
And also a 1995 NSX.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6d01yzNByrM

cordes
09-28-2013, 02:10 PM
They stole a riff there for sure.

Johnny
09-29-2013, 12:05 AM
Found another shot. Look at the mirrors....and compare.

Reaper1
09-29-2013, 12:09 AM
It does look very similar. But, most of the mid engine cars from that era looked about the same. 2nd gen MR2, Consulier, Vector W8, NSX...they all share a similar profile and styling. This Merc looks like a cross between a Consulier, Porsche 959, and an NSX.

cordes
09-29-2013, 12:28 AM
I don't know, that second photo looks just like a Consulier.

168glhs1986
09-29-2013, 08:39 AM
Per wiki they received orders for 700 of them but never made it past concept stage.

It probably would have costs a fortune to manufacturer and it's my guess MB would have lost orders based on real world pricing.