We were all sad when the CL-Class was shelved but after seeing its successor, the all new S-Class Coupe, we can all breath a sigh of relief. Making its world debut at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show today, the S-Class Coupe hasn’t just filled the CL’s shoes, its gone far beyond with improvements all around.
Mercedes S-Class Coupe Concept Interior
Looking completely different from it’s four-door brethren that was revealed earlier this year, the S-Class Coupe Concept has a far more aggressive appearance with sleek new horizontal taillights giving it a sexy appearance. This is a complete departure from the elegant and curvy lines of the S-Class sedan.
The wheel arches have been designed to fit masculine 21-inch wheels fitted on a 2945mm wheelbase. In total, the Mercedes S-Class coupe concept is 5050mm long, 1985mm wide and 1409mm tall. Powering the new Mercedes concept coupe, a V8 4,633cc Biturbo engine that’s capable of producing 455 bhp (339 kW) and 700 Nm (516 lb-ft).
Mercedes S-Class Coupe Concept
Mercedes didn’t just stop at the exterior though, the interior of the S-Class coupe has a modified layout with a white instrument panel and thanks to the new airbag location, a perfectly sculpted instrument panel. A touch screen with four world clocks is located on the center console as well as new white aluminum ventilation nozzles. Their are two 12.3-inch screens that have an 8:3 aspect ratio, slimmer than what we see on the S-Class Sedan. Not to be overlooked are the aluminum door panels, supple calfskin for the seats and instrument panel, together with a handmade silk carpet and a hand-woven silk roofline.
Mercedes S-Class Coupe Concept
The new S-Class Coupe also features Intelligent Drive technology that is comprised of two stereo cameras that offer a 3D view of the area up to approximately 50 meters in front of the car with support for object detection and movement. The car’s surroundings are also monitored over a range of up to 500 meters and is capable of detecting surface undulations to help the MAGIC BODY CONTROL suspension make the necessary changes to avoid a bumpy ride.
The production S-Class Coupe will debut in January 2014 at the North American International Show in Detroit.
Want to know more? Expand the press release below for complete details.
