Hoovey689

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New Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe spied in revealing state of dress

Gallery:
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/merce...photo-5649552/

During a product briefing earlier this year, Mercedes-Benz told us that 2013 would be the "year of the S-Class." Makes sense, too, since the flagship Mercedes is so very close to finally showing its production-ready face. But the high-tech saloon isn't the only S-Class to talk about this year – quite the contrary. Seen here in decidedly revealing camouflage, the new S-Class Coupe will be joining its four-door compadre in the not-too-distant future, as well.

When it launches, the S-Class Coupe will officially do away with the CL-Class nomenclature. This doesn't come as a huge shock. After all, when the new E-Class coupe and convertible were launched, it officially marked the end of the long-running CLK-Class designation.

Thanks to the interesting camouflage seen here, we have a very good glimpse at how the S-Class Coupe will look when all of the molding and swirly paper are peeled off. Rakish body lines pulled from the CLS-Class meet a much more dynamic front fascia. Out back, there are horizontal taillamps rather than the vertical units used on the current car, and the whole package seems very svelte. Our spy photographer even posits that this will be "the best-looking car from Mercedes-Benz in ages."

But while 2013 may be the year of the S-Class, that could just be limited to spy shots of the new coupe. The production car may not be shown until sometime in 2014, likely in Geneva.

http://www.autoblog.com/2013/02/19/n...state-of-dres/

PhilipMSPT

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I'm a traditionalist.

Should have stuck with CL-Class...

Coconut

I'm glad they're simplifying the names.

LexFather

That looks like nice lines, weird gives me an Audi S5 vibe on the side surfacing. Seems really sleek.

So confused so Benz includes coupes and others are separating them.

Hoovey689

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It's going to be big, luxurious and expensive

IceIridium

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And depreciate in value like a mothertrucker.

Hoovey689

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All the more reason to buy "new" used

RXSF

definitely has an A5 kind of side profile. Small windows for an S class

IceIridium

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Actually the side profile reminds me of...



Anybody agree?

rominl

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still unsure about the new front end

TangoRed

Then you should welcome the return S-class coupe moniker. The W140 generation coupe started out as a S-class coupe then changed nomenclature to CL towards the end of its production cycle in model year 1998.

Aron9000

If you're a "REAL" traditionalist, they should've stuck the SEC moniker back on this car.

rogers2

The front end is going to make my current car look like a dinosaur. I can't afford to upgrade at the moment. In the mean time I'll add some nice 20's to my current CL until I can upgrade in 2016.

Gojirra99

I think SEC coupe is the REAL tradition ? But yes, I like the sound of CL-class better

LexFather

U ruined it for me

Current CL grew on me tons.... with the Prior Design kit...omg