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Old 02-24-12, 03:47 PM
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The last time, we reported that Maybach lost about $500 thousand on each unit sold, thus, the company is axing the brand but replacing it with Mercedes S-Class.

Aside from the prototype version that was spied while testing, Mercedes-Benz is said to release five other models of the S-Class.

One S-class will be a coupe, that will replace the CL and will likely be in the market on 2014. The cabriolet version might be released on the same year too. Two Pullman versions will be made too, to replace the Maybach 57 and 62. Another model to look forward to is the long wheelbase one. A new range of engines is said to equip these line where a turbocharged 1.8L petrol should be expected.

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The one in the picture looks to be SWB.
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Replace the CL?? Just like they dropped the CLK moniker. Or BMW trying to separate the 3-series coupes and sedans with the 4-series. Sounds dumb to me. Leave them alone I say!!
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The CL was a replacement of the former S-class coupe, so they are only going back to their former nomenclature
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Originally Posted by Gojirra99
The CL was a replacement of the former S-class coupe, so they are only going back to their former nomenclature
i was going to say that. mb started with s coupe then moved to cl

with now having the c coupe and dropping clk for the e coupe. i think going with s coupe makes sense
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Nice finally renaming the CL the S-Class Coupe. I have been waiting a while for that.
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I guess this is a refresh and not totally "new" right since the refresh was a '10?

THey killed the fender arch.
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Old 02-25-12, 11:12 AM
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S-class will kick *** all day every day Can't wait to see it!
 
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Originally Posted by GS3Tek
I guess this is a refresh and not totally "new" right since the refresh was a '10?

THey killed the fender arch.
Last redesign coincided with the LS back in 2007
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Can't wait to see it as always!!!
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
Last redesign coincided with the LS back in 2007
Actually about half a calendar year earlier than the LS in USA ......
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This an all new S-Class. I can't wait for the S-Class coupe. The Pullman models are going to own! That was THE car back in the day.
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Hopefully the headlights won't look like the ones on the new SL.
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Are they really going to put a 1.8L four in a 4,500 lb car?
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did they really say 1.8 liter turbo and Mercedes S class in the same breath. WOW. The world is changing
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