India’s first Formula 1 (F1) driver, Narain Karthikeyan buys a swanky new Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Narain Karthikeyan is a prominent figure in Indian motorsport. Born on January 14, 1977, in Coimbatore, he gained international recognition as the first Indian to compete in Formula One. Narain’s F1 debut in 2005 marked a historic moment for India. Over his racing career, he showcased his talent in various motorsport categories, including Formula One, A1 Grand Prix, and sports car racing. His contributions have inspired a new generation of Indian racing enthusiasts and paved the way for the country’s presence on the global motorsport stage. Here are the details of his latest purchase.
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Narain Karthikeyan Buys Mercedes-Benz C-Class
This latest post comes from autohanger on Instagram. It captures a brief interaction of the legendary Indian F1 driver. He mentions that he uses the C-Class as one of his daily drives. The fact that this C-Class comes with AMG specifications and body kits makes it even more special. Also, since he loves driving fast cars, the 0-100 km/h acceleration time of under 6 secs is quite handy. Apart from that, he is aware of the luxury, comfort, convenience and connectivity features the German car has to offer. Overall, he is mighty pleased with his latest purchase.
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class comes in multiple powertrain options. In the petrol version, there is the C 200 model which has a potent 1.5-litre 4-cylinder engine developing 204 hp and 300 Nm of peak power and torque. This propels the vehicle from 0 to 100 km/h in just 7.3 secs and the top speed is a cool 246 km/h. Then there are two variants on offer with the diesel fuel – C 220d and C 300d. The former develops 200 hp and 440 Nm, while the latter is good for 265 hp and 550 Nm of peak power and torque, respectively. All these mills come with a 9-speed automatic transmission.
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In the most powerful iteration, the luxury saloon is able to achieve 100 km/h acceleration from a standstill in just 5.7 secs. The top speed is rated at a cool 250 km/h. The sedan is 4.75 m long and has a wheelbase of 2.86 m. Needless to say, the interior boasts the latest OS from Merc with all the gadgets and gizmos. The prices start at Rs 60 lakh, ex-showroom. With all the accessories, these could shoot up quite aggressively.
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