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Based on the W222, the S-Class Coupe and S-Class Cabriolet have gone through the mid-cycle nip and tuck. Shown at the IAA 2017 in Frankfurt, the most distinct change brought by the facelift is easily observable at the rear end.
OLED taillights, that’s how the cookie crumbles for these two. Each tail lamp features 66 ultra-flat organic light emitting diodes, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Locking and unlocking the car is emphasized by an animated dynamic light sequence, which sees the OLED tail lamps dim up to the owner’s delight.
Though not the big seller the S-Class sedan is, the fixed-head coupe and the topless models have a distinct role in the Mercedes-Benz lineup. Stepping inside the two reveals a further update in the form of a single pane of glass instead of yesteryear’s split design. Enclosing the 12.3-inch displays isn’t the only newity brought to the cabin, which now offers a revised steering wheel with touch-sensitive controls, more customization, and improved NVH levels.
The S560, which replaces the S550, comes with a 463-horsepower 4.0-liter V8 and an available styling kit. Dubbed AMG Line, the package imbues the front fascia with large air inlets that integrate chrome-plated fins. Moving on to the S63 and S65, the performance-oriented models are beautified by the Panamericana front grille ushered in by the tantalizing Mercedes-AMG GT R.
Sticking to the AMG-ified models, the S63 Coupe and S63 Convertible develop 603 horsepower and an earth-shattering 664 pound-feet of torque from a 4.0-liter V8 with two turbochargers for good measure. At the very top of the range, the S65 sticks with the M279 AMG V12. Rated at 630 ponies and 738 pound-feet, the S65 comes exclusively with RWD. And that’s unnerving considering the S63 comes with 4Matic+ to keep things nice and under control.
At the lower end of the food chain, customers are offered the S450 4Matic. Displacing 3.0 liters and equipped with a particulate filter, the most economical engine available is available only for the S-Class Coupe facelift. The V6 develops 362 horsepower and a respectable 367 pound-feet of get-up-and-go.
Though not the big seller the S-Class sedan is, the fixed-head coupe and the topless models have a distinct role in the Mercedes-Benz lineup. Stepping inside the two reveals a further update in the form of a single pane of glass instead of yesteryear’s split design. Enclosing the 12.3-inch displays isn’t the only newity brought to the cabin, which now offers a revised steering wheel with touch-sensitive controls, more customization, and improved NVH levels.
The S560, which replaces the S550, comes with a 463-horsepower 4.0-liter V8 and an available styling kit. Dubbed AMG Line, the package imbues the front fascia with large air inlets that integrate chrome-plated fins. Moving on to the S63 and S65, the performance-oriented models are beautified by the Panamericana front grille ushered in by the tantalizing Mercedes-AMG GT R.
Sticking to the AMG-ified models, the S63 Coupe and S63 Convertible develop 603 horsepower and an earth-shattering 664 pound-feet of torque from a 4.0-liter V8 with two turbochargers for good measure. At the very top of the range, the S65 sticks with the M279 AMG V12. Rated at 630 ponies and 738 pound-feet, the S65 comes exclusively with RWD. And that’s unnerving considering the S63 comes with 4Matic+ to keep things nice and under control.
At the lower end of the food chain, customers are offered the S450 4Matic. Displacing 3.0 liters and equipped with a particulate filter, the most economical engine available is available only for the S-Class Coupe facelift. The V6 develops 362 horsepower and a respectable 367 pound-feet of get-up-and-go.
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