2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class exposed

Spy photographers have captured the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class with less disguise than ever before. They even managed to get long-lens pictures of the car's tail without any disguising at all.

An official unveiling is expected at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show, with sales starting shortly after. A wagon variant will arrive six months later. The base engine will be a direct injection 4-cylinder 1.8-liter with varying horsepower from 150 to 190. Horsepower for the 2.5- and 3.5-liter V6 engines will be 210 to 270 respectively. A C63 AMG is expected to replace the C55 is the model lineup. Gallery after the jump...