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Still that Distinctive, Sensual, Exclusive.
The new Cabriolet which is the sixth variant of the current S-Class family and the first open-top luxury
four-seater from Mercedes-Benz since 1971 with
cutting-edge technology of the S-Class and a
comprehensive warmth and wind protection concept which includes intelligent climate
control.
Intelligent lightweight design.
The new S-Class Cabriolet is
exceptionally rigid. Innovative solutions such as the luggage compartment
bulkhead made of aluminium and magnesium as well as the aluminium rear floor
also lower the bodyshell weight to the level of the S-Class
Coupé. The body engineers have achieved two essentially contradictory aims: in
terms of torsional stiffness, the S-Class Cabriolet
even attains values on a par with those of the S-Class
Coupé which was superseded last year, while at the same time the bodyshell
weight of the current closed sister model has been maintained. With a Cd value
of 0.29, aerodynamics world champion Mercedes-Benz
sets a new benchmark in this segment with the S-Class
Cabriolet. As a worthy sister model for the S-Class
Coupé – the series production car with the quietest interior of all – the
open-top four-seater offers excellent noise-related comfort, too. A three-layer
acoustic soft top comes as standard.
Enhanced climate comfort.
Mercedes-Benz lays claim to
building the world’s most comfortable convertible. When it comes to climate
comfort, numerous features ensure that this is indeed the case with the
enhanced automatic wind protection system AIRCAP, the AIRSCARF neck-level
heating system, the heated armrests, the seat heating also in the rear plus the
intelligent climate control, which is premiered in the new S-Class Cabriolet and which in future will provide for
ideal climate comfort coupled with maximum user-friendliness in all open-top
vehicles from Mercedes-Benz.
In contrast to conventional systems, the climate is
controlled fully automatically. This means that the driver does not need to
select a mode for closed or open top, nor is it necessary to save a temperature
setting for these driving conditions.
Elegance in glittering style.
The centrepiece of the front end is the black diamond
radiator grille featuring the Mercedes star and a single louvre in silver with
chrome inserts. The bonnet adds dynamic touches with two powerful character
lines. The striking front bumper incorporates large air intakes in the middle
and at the sides. The chrome trim adds a sporty finishing touch to the front
end. The optional LED Intelligent Light System showcases the car’s elegance in glittering
style with exquisite Swarovski crystals for the direction indicators and
daytime running lamps.
Thrilling - whether open or closed.
The side design of the S-Class Cabriolet presents a
thrilling dynamic coupé-style profile when the soft top is closed. Features of
the side design include a low greenhouse, the dropping line of the side wall
which descends towards the rear and the fully retractable side windows. The
multilayer, taut soft top underscores the vehicle’s class when closed. The soft
top is available in black, dark blue, beige and dark red. The switch in the
centre console can be used to open and close the soft top while on the move up
to a speed of 50 km/h. Opening and closing take around 20 seconds. The soft top
is deposited above the automatically extending luggage compartment partition.
The newly developed soft top from Mercedes-Benz is a tensioning-arm top. When
closing the soft top, the required closing forces are generated by moving the
tensioning arms beyond the dead Centre position – a process known as
“overcentering”. This avoids the need for any additional closures on the soft
top compartment lid, in keeping with the high design quality embodied by the S-Class
Cabriolet. With the electronic key, opening and closing are also possible from
outside the vehicle.
Yacht-like atmosphere.
The soft top opens up to create an open-air lounge that
exudes a yacht-like atmosphere. The carefully matched choice of colours and
materials and the high-quality controls in real metal or in chrome look
underscore the vehicle's highly exclusive character.
Superlative dream car.
The V8 engine of the S 500 Cabriolet has an output of 335 kW
(455 hp). The displacement stands at 4,663 cc and the engine produces peak
torque of 700 Nm from 1,800 rpm. In NEDC combined mode the Cabriolet gets
by on 9.1-8.5 litres of premium-grade petrol per 100 km, with CO₂ emissions of
212-199 g/km. The innovative 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic transmission supports
both a dynamic and a fuel-saving driving style. The Mercedes-AMG S 63 4MATIC
Cabriolet offers a 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine with an output of 430 kW (585
hp) and peak torque of 900 Nm, AMG Performance 4MATIC all-wheel drive with
rear-biased torque split as standard and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9
seconds.
Speak comfort and even safety.
Like the S-Class Saloon and Coupé, the new Cabriolet is
available with numerous new assistance systems that make driving even more
comfortable and safer. Intelligent Drive systems include PRE-SAFE® Brake with
pedestrian detection, DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot,
Brake Assist BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist,
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus and Night View Assist Plus. In addition to a
distance and collision warning function in conjunction with Adaptive Brake
Assist, which offers collision protection from speeds as low as 7 km/h, the
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS system installed in even the standard vehicle
also features an additional function: when a danger of collision persists and
the driver fails to respond, the system is able to carry out autonomous braking
at speeds of up to more than 100 km/h, thereby reducing the severity of
collisions with slower or stopping vehicles. At speeds of up to around 50 km/h,
the system also brakes in response to stationary vehicles and is able to
prevent rear-end collisions at up to around 40 km/h.
Preventive occupant protection.
PRE-SAFE® PLUS can recognise an imminent rear-end collision
and warn following traffic by flashing the rear hazard warning lights at a high
frequency.
On detecting an impending danger of the vehicle rolling
over, the airbag control unit sends a corresponding signal to the standard-fit
roll over protection system. This is quickly extended behind the rear head
restraints, helping to maintain a safe passenger compartment. The roll bars are
extended not by spring force, but – for the first time in a Mercedes-Benz – by
pyrotechnical means, using a gas generator.
Source:Mercedes
Source:Mercedes
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