Test Drive: Mercedes' Flagship Open-Top, the S-Class Cabriolet | Mercedes-Benz Gallery
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June 10, 2016

Test Drive: Mercedes' Flagship Open-Top, the S-Class Cabriolet | Mercedes-Benz Gallery

The S550 Cabriolet is rear-wheel drive.
Vehicle dimensions: 5027 x 1899 x 1417mm (L x W x H) (European specs)
Sainte-Maxime, a resort town favored by the French, suits it well.
The S550 Cabriolet has a maximum output of 335kW at 5250rpm and peak torque of 700Nm between 1800-3500rpm.
The doors close automatically.
The S550 is equipped with a 9-speed automatic transmission.
Features Adaptive Highbeam Assist, which prevents dazzling oncoming traffic.
The leather and wood combination steering wheel is beautiful.
AIRSCARF: an integrated neck-level heating system for front occupants.
The door armrests, central armrest, and steering wheel are heated.
A wide variety of interior materials and colors are available.
The AMG model is identifiable by its 'twin-blade' radiator grille.
With the soft top up, it has a stylish coupe-like appearance.
The S63 4MATIC Cabriolet combines a 5461cc V8 engine with a full-time all-wheel-drive system.
The S63 4MATIC Cabriolet has a maximum output of 430kW at 5500rpm and peak torque of 900Nm between 2250-3750rpm.
The S63 4MATIC Cabriolet features AMG's dedicated 7-speed SPEEDSHIFT transmission.
With the top up, the drag coefficient is a low 0.29.
The suspension is tuned slightly sportier than the sedan's.
The soft top can be opened or closed while driving at speeds up to 50 km/h.
Opening and closing the soft top takes 20 seconds.
Its flowing lines, enhanced by a length exceeding 5 meters, are beautiful.
The S63 4MATIC Cabriolet comes standard with 19-inch wheels.
The combination of a black soft top and a vibrant interior is appealing.
The steeply raked windshield minimizes wind buffeting for front occupants.
Lightweight aluminum is used for the first time in the floor section of the rear seats.
The central air vents lend a sporty impression.
The soft top is available in a wide range of colors, including black, dark blue, beige, and dark red.
Activating AIRCAP raises the top of the windshield and deploys a screen behind the rear seats.
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Test Drive: Mercedes' Flagship Open-Top, the S-Class Cabriolet | Mercedes-Benz Gallery

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