New S-Class Uncovered - (named S550)
06-14-05, 11:16 AM
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New S-Class Uncovered - (named S550)
by Brian Potter
06-14-2005
Official unveiling next Monday 20 June
After three years of W221 S-Class spy photos Mercedes-Benz finally enters into the final stages of testing. With the first official photos of the New S-Class arriving next Monday these latest spy photos were captured this morning just outside the Nürburgring. Showing almost all of the camouflage removed except for the most defining components we can see the body shape clearly emerging.
With obvious styling cues taken from the Maybach the New S-Class is eager to show its inherited royal threads. In this role the new S-Class bridges the gap with an even more emphatic bond between Maybach and Mercedes. Snarling V-shaped hood, muscle-flared wheel arches, streamlined sail panel (upper C-pillar) and raised luggage lid all scream Maybach 57 but with an aggressive sporting edge.
World renowned for luxury the S-Class has been Mercedes' poster child. However, the question is whether Mercedes is taking on a more sporting approach. Previously bashed in the media for being "no BMW" in the sporting sense could the S-Class be making an attempt to remedy this? If this aggressive body design is any indication of their intentions then it's going to get really interesting to see how Mercedes position themselves. With new engines on the horizon perhaps high-performance subsidiary AMG will play a bigger role. With official photos and initial details coming next Monday the 20th June we will find out soon enough.
more pics HERE
Last edited by Gojirra99; 06-20-05 at 05:40 AM.
06-14-05, 11:59 AM
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Not bad at all compared to the earlier spy shots and renderings IMO. MB has always been setting standards for beautiful exterior stylings and there's little doubt that it won't be any different this time.
06-14-05, 02:01 PM
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Can I guy a car without some damn wheel arches? Its so played and old right now and you HAVE to upgrade to bigger wheels to please the eye.
I think the current S-class is the most beautiful large luxo sedan ever. Its perfect, its 7 years old and hasn't aged a bit.
Looks evolutionary, with the Mayback trunk.
I think the current S-class is the most beautiful large luxo sedan ever. Its perfect, its 7 years old and hasn't aged a bit.
Looks evolutionary, with the Mayback trunk.
06-14-05, 04:35 PM
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Sick, I feel you on the wheell arches. They have that sort of "tacked on" appearance rather than the smooth, flowing design of the current S. While it isn't that bad at all, I agree that it doesn't look nearly as good as the current S, but then again they kinda screwed themselves by having a V6 optional. 
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06-14-05, 05:45 PM
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I agree, looks good except for the lego wheel arches. 
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I hope they don't make that thing!
06-15-05, 10:02 PM
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06-15-05, 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
