New Mercedes coupe class S

Passed in 2013 in the German city of Frankfurt motor show presented to the public court concept "Mercedes" coupe S-class. Rumors about the development of this prestigious car went for a long time. Employees of the company did not long to torment the public and laid out detailed information about the model, which received the designation "C217 Mercedes-coupe." Photos of 2013 still go on the expanses of the Internet. The presentation of the car took place on February 11, 2014. The first major event, which he will appear before a broad audience, will be the Geneva Motor Show, scheduled for March. The model should be sold this summer.

Appearance of the car

The prototype of the novelty is the CL-Class. The car has acquired more subtle features. In the silhouette there are also elements of sport design. The width of the body was 1899 millimeters, length - 5027 mm, and height - 1411. The size of the wheelbase is now 2945 mm. With the exception of minor changes, the new Mercedes coupe retained the look of its prototype. In the car was installed completely LED head optics, which in individual design can be inlaid with Swarovski crystals.

Interior

The interior design in many respects copies the interior of the sedan. However, there are small differences. The finishing is made of other materials, the clock has been removed from the center console, the steering wheel has changed. Added a new system of projection of data, which displays an image on the windshield. The picture is broadcast with a resolution of 480x240, creating the feeling that the projection is located at a distance of two meters from the driver. The infotainment system is equipped with an additional touch pad. The chairs have several options for setting the massage. The air ionization system functions . Acoustic support is provided by Burmester devices. "Mercedes" coupe can be equipped with a special panoramic roof, which has a technology of darkening.

Engine and safety

The car is equipped with a 4.7-liter engine with a capacity of 455 hp. A new 9-speed automatic, capable of bringing the torque to 1000 Newton / meters. Despite such "bestial power", the "Mercedes" coupe can easily be controlled by the driver. The high-tech, spring-loaded suspension softly passes through all road irregularities. It also minimizes the centrifugal forces acting on the car in corners. Built-in stereo cameras allow it to monitor maneuvering and adjust the body by tilting it in the direction of the turn. The maximum angle of inclination can be 2.5 degrees. The function operates in the speed range of 30-180 km / h. In addition, the "Mercedes" coupe includes a number of other features to ensure the safety of the driver and passengers. For example, holding the machine within the band or the collision avoidance function with automatic braking. In general, the designers succeeded in implementing in the car the maximum number of technical solutions corresponding to the level of development of modern engineering. The created model fully corresponds to its class S.