Cycle & Carriage launches new Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet

Cycle & Carriage has announced the arrival of the ultra-luxurious open-top two-door cruiser, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet. The new S-Class Cabrio offers distinctive, sensual and exclusive design, as well as the cutting-edge technology of the four-door S-Class luxury limo.

The new S-Class Cabriolet is exceptionally rigid. Innovative solutions such as the luggage compartment bulkhead made of aluminium and magnesium as well as the aluminium rear floor also lower the body shell weight to the level of the S-Class Coupe.

The standard-fit roll-over protection system behind the rear head restraints features pyrotechnic initiation of the actuators for the first time, in addition to the roll bars themselves being moved into position by a gas generator.

"Three years after its launch, the S-Class family is now complete. We have never offered six models in the luxury class before - and never before have we enjoyed such success", says Prof. Dr. Thomas Weber, Member of the Daimler Board of Management responsible for Group Research and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars Development.

The centrepiece of the front end is the black diamond radiator grille featuring the Mercedes star and a single louvre in silver with chrome inserts. The bonnet adds dynamic touches with two powerful character lines. The striking front bumper incorporates large air intakes in the middle and at the sides. The side design of the S-Class Cabrio presents a thrilling dynamic coupe-style profile when the soft top is closed. Features of the side design include a low greenhouse, the dropping line of the side wall descending towards the rear and the fully retractable side windows.

A switch in the centre console can be used to open and close the soft top while on the move up to a speed of 60km/h. Opening and closing take around 20 seconds. The soft top is deposited above the automatically extending luggage compartment partition. Mated to a 9G-Tronic nine-speed transmission, the V8 engine of the S 500 Cabrio produces 455 horses and a peak torque of 700Nm from 1,800rpm. It has a 0-100km/h sprint of just 4.6 seconds and hits a top speed of 250km/h.

It is fitted as standard with the full-support AIRMATIC semi-active air suspension featuring infinitely variable damping control. This system sets standards with respect to road roar and handling stability.

Price as of press time (inclusive of COE)

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet - $679,888