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Even though the convertible version of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe was confirmed via spyshots of pre-production prototypes testing as early as a year ago, the Stuttgart brand finally offered an official confirmation that the model is indeed coming.
Speaking with Automotive News, Prof. Dr. Thomas Weber, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and responsible for Group Research and Mercedes-Benz Cars Development said that the upcoming C217 S-Class Coupe will also spawn an A217 Cabriolet version.
Styling wise, the new large convertible from Mercedes-Benz will have absolutely nothing in common with the Ocean Drive Concept, like many automotive publications have started reporting in recent years.
Instead, the model will look about 90% identical to the Concept S-Class Coupe, released at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show, with the exception that the roof will be replaced by a retractable soft top.
The model's only direct competitor will be the Bentley Continental GTC, as the convertible version of the Rolls-Royce Wraith will take a few more years to arrive on a rather refied luxury four-seat convertible market.
Thomas Webber didn't confirm any of the powertrains that will be available on the S-Class Cabriolet, but the twin-turbocharged 4.7-liter V8 in the S 500 (550 in the US) and the upcoming twin-turbocharged V12 in the S 600 will be available at the start of production sometime in Summer 2014, with a not yet confirmed 63 AMG version to follow.
Until the production model will most likely be officially unveiled at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, you can check out some spyshots of a testing pre-production model taken by our friends at Automedia.
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Styling wise, the new large convertible from Mercedes-Benz will have absolutely nothing in common with the Ocean Drive Concept, like many automotive publications have started reporting in recent years.
Instead, the model will look about 90% identical to the Concept S-Class Coupe, released at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show, with the exception that the roof will be replaced by a retractable soft top.
The model's only direct competitor will be the Bentley Continental GTC, as the convertible version of the Rolls-Royce Wraith will take a few more years to arrive on a rather refied luxury four-seat convertible market.
Thomas Webber didn't confirm any of the powertrains that will be available on the S-Class Cabriolet, but the twin-turbocharged 4.7-liter V8 in the S 500 (550 in the US) and the upcoming twin-turbocharged V12 in the S 600 will be available at the start of production sometime in Summer 2014, with a not yet confirmed 63 AMG version to follow.
Until the production model will most likely be officially unveiled at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, you can check out some spyshots of a testing pre-production model taken by our friends at Automedia.
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