Spied: 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Caught Virtually Undisguised!
Mar 6, 2012 | 11:44 AM
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Spied: 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Caught Virtually Undisguised! 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Caught Virtually Undisguised!
Our trusty Teamspeed spies have again caught the much anticipated 2013 Mercedes S-Class – this time with all the heavy camouflage plastic panels removed, revealing to us in full the overall design of the new Mercedes Flagship.
As we have previously reported, under the hood we can expect Mercedes to introduce the new ‘MoVe' (modular V6- and V8 ) engines. While details are limited, the engines will feature direct injection and turbochargers. As previewed by the Vision S 500 plug-in hybrid concept, Mercedes will offer an S-class plug-in hybrid that will be able to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in less than six seconds while averaging around 3.3 liters per 100 kilometer.
On the performance side, the 6.3-litre V8 from the S 63 AMG will be replaced by a twin-turbo 5.5-litre V8. Despite this glimmer of good news, the V12s from the S 600 / S 65 AMG may be discontinued.
Though the new dashboard might appear a bit square in our photo, it will be a high-tech instrument panel with two wide LCD or plasma displays, one of which is replacing the conventional analogue instruments while the other is a multifunctional touchscreen to control climate, sat nav, entertainment and communication systems.
Stay tuned for more as always!
Mar 8, 2012 | 02:06 AM
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Does anyone know whether MB will be releasing the new 'S Class Coupe' model (... formerley the old 'CL' badge') at the same time? During a period when so many great cars have been announced/released... the new S Class Coupe is the one I am waiting on to be my new DD!