Standard equipment on the S500 AMG Line includes 19in alloys, LED headlights, sat-nav, heated front and rear seats and a leather interior.
The S63 adds more AMG bodykit, an upgraded sound system and an AMG sports exhaust system, while upgrades to the S65 include 20in alloys and a heated steering wheel.
Pictured here at the Frankfurt motor show, the S63 is a 2110kg four-seat rival to the Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible. Its 0-62mph time places it ahead of many performance-orientated open-tops for off-the-line accelerative ability.
As sister model to the new S-Class Coupé, the S-Class Cabriolet is the sixth and final member of the S-Class line-up. It is the first four-seat luxury drop-top model from Mercedes since the 112 series, which ceased production in 1971.
The S-Class Cabriolet adheres closely to the look established by the S-Class Coupé. The two share the same front-end design, including optional LED headlights encrusted with Swarovski crystals for the indicators and daytime running lights.
To accommodate what is described as the largest fabric roof applied to a current production car, the Cabriolet adopts a new windscreen with greater rake and a more substantial frame for added rollover protection.
The multi-layer roof can be opened and closed in a claimed 20 seconds at speeds of up to 37mph.
Developed in Mercedes’ new wind tunnel, the car promises a drag coefficient of just 0.29. Double-glazed side windows and a butyl outer roof layer are claimed to provide class-leading noise suppression.
At 5027mm long, 1899mm wide and 1417mm high, the cabriolet’s dimensions mirror those of the coupé.
Inside, the two individual rear seats are electrically adjustable. Options include Mercedes’ turbulence-reducing Aircap system, which extends out of the windscreen header rail. Airscarf neck-level heating is also available.
The cabriolet rides on a modified version of the coupé’s platform. A revised aluminium bulkhead behind the rear seats supports the automatically extending roll bars, while reinforcement within the floorpan adds rigidity.
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Moparman
Too bad
jason_recliner
Absolutely fabulous!
Daniel Joseph
Just how lazy are Mercedes-Benz designers?
abkq
Agree with Daniel Joseph
The Special One
Mercedes-Benz hit the bull's
The Special One
S Class even!
ahaus
nice but not special enough
It does look like a XL version of the new C-class coupe and also looks like an E-class cabriolet from the side profile with the top up.
I am hoping Mercedes will not end up like Audi or BMW where all their models looks all too similar to each other.
The shut line on the hood or bonnet is a disturbing trend on newer Mercedes. I too don't like to see that seam cutting across the front end. I miss the characteristic classic Mercedes grille that is built into the bonnet, or having the cut line just about the headlight or grille opening to hide the seam or cut line, but many car makers are making the bumper piece as large as possible including migrating up the hood to make future design changes easier and less costly. Retooling the plastic parts is much cheaper than revising the sheet metal. This may make economical sense, but this is a Mercedes afterall.
I'm sure this S-class cabriolet will look much better in person as it's grand scale is hard to capture in photos.
ahaus
Maybach spinoff possibility?
275not599
The W111 in the background is
abkq
275not599 wrote: The W111 in
The general consensus is that the W111 is one of the best looking Mercedes. Along with its contemporary RR Corniche, this pair must be the two best looking full sized convertibles. I guess parking this new S class convertible next to the current RR offering will show up the Merc's styling shortcomings. No facelift will be able to fix the bonnet opening.
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