The Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor SpotCoupe was a variant of the CL203 C-Class that debuted for the 2001 model year. The C 230 Kompressor SportCoupe was initially powered by Mercedes' M111.981 supercharged 2.3L inline four engine, but from the 2004 model year, the M272 KE18ML engine, which was a 1.8L supercharged inline four. Both engines produced around 190hp, which was sent to the rear wheels via manual or automatic transmission options. Production of the Mercedes-Benz CL230 Kompressor SportCoupe ended in 2007, when the model series was discontinued.