The motor show held in Frankfurt in the German city of 2013 presented the S-Class Mercedes coupe to a public court. Rumors about the development of this prestigious car have been around for a long time. Employees of the company did not begin to torment the public for a long time and posted detailed information about the model, which received the designation "C217 Mercedes Coupe". Photos of 2013 still go around the Internet. The car was presented on February 11, 2014. The first major event at which it will appear before a wide audience will be the Geneva Motor Show, scheduled for March. The model should go on sale this summer.
The appearance of the car
The prototype of the novelty is the CL-Class. The car has acquired more sophisticated features. The silhouette also contains elements of sports design. The width of the body was 1899 mm, 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 appearance of its prototype. A fully LED head optics was installed in the car, which, individually designed, can be inlaid with Swarovski crystals.
Interior
Interior design largely copies the interior of the sedan. However, there are slight differences. The decoration is made of other materials, the clock has been removed from the center console, the look of the steering wheel has changed. A new data projection system was added that displays the 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. Armchairs have several massage settings. The air ionization system is functioning . Sound is provided by Burmester devices. Mercedes coupe can be equipped with a special panoramic roof with dimming technology.
Engine and safety
A 4.7-liter engine with a capacity of 455 hp is installed in the car. The new 9-speed automatic, capable of bringing torque to 1000 newton / meters. Despite such "bestial power", the Mercedes coupe is easily controlled by the driver. High-tech hydraulic spring suspension gently passes all the bumps in the road. It also minimizes the centrifugal forces acting on the car in turns. Built-in stereo cameras allow her to monitor the maneuvering and adjust the body, tilting it in the direction of rotation. The maximum angle of inclination in this case 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 car within a lane or the function of preventing collisions with automatic braking. In general, the designers managed to implement 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.