Mercedes unveils coupe version of 'World's Best Car' S Class at Geneva
Mercedes Benz world previewed the coupe version of the car which in company's words is 'best car in the world' – the S Class. This S500 Coupe will replace the Cl Class worldwide and will hit the market in second half of 2014. The car is based on the S Class Coupe Concept showcased at the 2013 Frankfort Motor Show.
At the time of launch the S Class based coupe will come in as S500 Coupe variant and will be powered by a 4.7 litre V8 Bi-Turbo petrol mill producing max power of 455hp and peak torque of 700Nm. The car flaunts typical coupe design, long extended hood, declining roofline and smaller boot lid. The overall figure stands at 2945mm wheelbase, length of 5027mm, width of 1899mm and 1411mm of height.
Speaking of the interiors, first thing you will notice that the interiors are straight lift from the S Class saloon with subtle tweaking; the car is equipped with two individual rear seats. There are three interior trim options ranging from Bengal red, Porcelain Hues and Saddle Brown.
The S 500 coupe comes with exquisite features, the vehicle comes with an optional 47 Swarovski embedded headlamp cluster! Angular flared DRLS in headlight comes with 17 crystals while the remaining 30 surrounds the turn indicator in the headlamp. There's also an optional colored head up LED display which displays all the relevant information to the driver.
Mercedes Benz also introduced an evolved version of the 'MAGIC BODY CONTROL' seen on the S Class, the upgraded system now boost 'curve tilting option'. The coupe tends to lean into bends just like a motorcyclist or a skier. One can opt this function among the three driving modes and can be operated at speeds between 30kmph and 180kmph. There's a stereo camera on the windscreen of the coupe which couples with a transverse acceleration sensor identifies an imminent curve. The hydraulic dampers in the car modifies accordingly providing a tilt unto 2.5 degree.